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November-December Lodgings Discounts!
Get 25-30% off your November or December stay in jolly ole S-Town when you book directly through StayinSalida.com. Come get your picture taken in front of the famous kayak wall! Use discount codes Nov30 or NovDec25. See the yellow banner across the top of our homepage for details and to book your stay…
Day of the Dead, Salida-Style
Salida’s Dia de Los Muertos procession ended at the F street bridge where folks were invited to throw ashes and flower petals into the river in memory of their loved ones.
Happy Halloween, from Salida!
If you’re on F Street tonight, make sure to watch for that Thriller-dancing flash mob! And if you’re not on F Street, why the heck not?!
Spooky, creative things to do in Salida this weekend…
So many fun and freaky things to be a part of in Salida this weekend! Big thanks to all the local creatives who put themselves out there and make this town amazing.
Wildflowers in Colorado!
The end of their life is when you can harvest their seeds, but hold off planting them until early spring (or as late as midsummer). If you have a lawn in Colorado, please consider letting it die and replacing it with these beauties that require almost no water, and they keep the local bees healthy and happy!
Moth Storytelling in Salida, CO!
Live story slam this weekend in lil ole S-Town!! That’s right, the folks over at A Church are bringing a taste of east coast storytelling to our beloved mountain town of Salida, CO.
The event is one of many such storytelling events spinning out of New York City based nonprofit, the Moth, which was founded in 1997 by poet and novelist George Dawes Green.
Fall colors in Salida and thereabouts…
Aspens up high are just starting to turn and should peak this weekend-ish. In the meantime, enjoy the gorgeous yellow blossoming of the chamisa, also known as gray rabbitbrush. Just love how it makes this graffiti along the South Ark pop!
Cold plunge, anyone?
The waters of the Arkansas River are warmer now than they’re likely to be all year long. But still cold enough to be super refreshing. We strongly recommend the cold plunge on a hot afternoon.
Labor Day Weekend in Riverside Park this Sunday
Salida’s Hometown Picnic in the Park returns to Riverside Park Sunday from 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. and will feature free, live music including the CMC Jazz Band at 2:00 p.m., the San Luis Valley Big Band at 4:00 p.m. and 6 Volt Rodeo at 6:00 p.m. at the Riverside Park Bandshell.
Bathtub on the Arkansas River
Some folks buy a beautiful piece of land and park a camper on it until they’re ready to build their dream home. Others just want to take a bath by the river.