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Ice Formations
An arctic blast is a good time to bundle up and go looking for cool ice formations. Water does crazy things in these temps…
Full Moon at Sunrise over the Sawatch Range
Tonight’s full moon, called the Wolf Moon, will be visible shortly after sundown. It’s a good night to get out there in the hills and ski by snow-reflected moonlight, no headlamps required.
New Year’s Eve Block Party on F Street, Salida!
Ring in the new year with all your favorite local characters…DJ Dan, DJ DJ (aka Kyle Struna), the Starlettes, and all your neighbors! It’s going to be a great year!
The Story of the Cowboy Boot: A San Luis Valley Symbol of the Old West
Traveling through the wide-open spaces of Colorado’s San Luis Valley, just south of Salida, you might come across a peculiar sight: an old cowboy boot perched on a fence post. It’s not just a quirky piece of roadside Americana—it’s a story waiting to be told.
Ski Monarch in Travel & Leisure
Oh looky there, Travel and Leisure is telling all our local secrets. Well, not the hidden jumps the teenagers make every year. Those you’ll just have to find on your own. Happy riding, y’all!
Yard Art Capital of the World, debatably
Mullinville, Kansas, the Yard Art Capital of the World! This wacky roadside display was created by M.T. Liggett, who used scrap metal to craft bold, kinetic sculptures
Salida’s Next Last Waltz
How many super talented, fun-loving musicians does one little town get? And when they all come together to recreate...
Christmas Mountain and Santa come to S-Town Black Friday!
The Friday after Thanksgiving is kind of a big deal in Salida! The Parade of Lights down F Street brings Santa...
High-desert Lichen – did you know?…
Lichen speckled rock outcroppings! Go on, say it aloud for poetic effect. Lichens abound in these high desert...
Valley View Hot Springs, just 45 minutes from Salida
The video is of the upper pools at Valley View Hot Springs. This time of year, you can have them all to yourself! The water temp hovers just below 100°, so it’s really quite perfect for a sunny day soak.