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Marmot Sighting!
Also called “whistle pigs” because of the delightful sounds they make and their rather portly bodies, marmots have extensive dens and burrows systems with multiple entrances, tunnels, and exits that are used for shelter, hibernation, and breeding. They live 80% of their lives underground, so it’s a rare treat to see one.
Fawns on Lawns
The summer's second crop of babies are running around the streets of Salida!
Benson’s Beer Garden, on F Street, Salida, CO
Check it out, Benson's Beer Garden has food specials again! And occasional live music on that amazing outdoor stage....
Uncle Ed Retires!!!! Salida’s best loved clown
You guys know Uncle Ed, right? He’s the one who’s been making balloon art for years at all the Salida town festivals, farmers markets, circus performances and what-have-ye. Did you know he’s also been a professional rodeo clown and bull rider for most of his life? Last weekend at the Chaffee County Fair, he had his last ride and is set to retire. Read all about it in this coming week’s Mountain Mail, “Salida Natives” column.
Mount/Chief Ouray, just outside Salida, CO
The Devil’s Armchair! This is the bowl under the peak of Mount Ouray, visible from Salida if you look southwesterly. The hike up to it only takes about 2.5 hours (+1.5 to get down), and there are several stream crossings to keep you cool along the way. Local legend has it the feature got it’s name …
Live music listening room in Poncha Springs, @vinosalidawinebar
What an amazing place to experience a singer/songwriter! Thanks, Vino Salida, for creating such an intimate and...
Purple/pink cones of the ancient Bristlecone Pinetree
Ever seen the bright magenta pine cones of a Bristlecone pine tree? Look for them just below treeline where this OLDEST KNOWN SPECIES thrives. This tree can live for over 4,000 years!
Broken Strings Guitar Shop Window Display
Two young, aspiring musicians ogle the guitars in Broken Strings guitar shop, on F St. in Salida. If you’re in the market for a guitar, check this place out! They’ve got scads of great axes!
FIBArk is almost here!!
The Arkansas River is raging through downtown, the boaters are practicing in the holes, and the hooligans are...who...
Poet Mark Irwin to read at Salida’s Museum of Authenticity…
Poetry event in Salida! Anytime something comes to town that’s not bluegrass or Grateful Dead (no disrespect to either, of course), get out there and show your support! Keep Salida interesting!