Get 10% off your stay in any of our homes
now through May 16, 2024.
Enter code SPRING10 when you book!

What to do

Monarch’s Ski Season just got EXTENDED!

Monarch’s Ski Season just got EXTENDED!

Thanks to all the recent storms, Monarch’s new closing day is not until April 14th!!! Don’t miss the annual chili cook-off in the parking lot. It’s a great time to carouse around with the locals between runs and get yourself a delicious, free meal! And don’t forget to join or watch the rowdy race down Gun Barrel.

Moose Playing around Beaver Creek near Fairplay, Colorado

Moose Playing around Beaver Creek near Fairplay, Colorado

Less than a mile north of the cute little town of Fairplay, Colorado, on the Beaver Creek trail. These four moose made a brief appearance before disappearing back into the forest above the creek. Ski it, snowshoe it, or just hike it (likely not fit for bikes for at least a couple more months). It’s an easy trek you can make as short as you like, or follow it around all day!

Royal Gorge of the Arkansas River

Royal Gorge of the Arkansas River

Spectacular sunny views from the hiking and biking trails just outside of Royal Gorge Park. This time of year, there’s almost no one on them, and they’re surprisingly dry and warm. Miles and miles of easy biking and hiking trails to explore, and

Durango Speakeasy

Durango Speakeasy

Ever entered a hidden bar/lounge through a library wall in a barber shop? Welp, head on over to Durango, CO, and you can do it. Excellent cocktails and ambiance.

Happy Halloween, from Salida!

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?!

Labor Day Weekend in Riverside Park this Sunday

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.

Live Theater is BACK in Salida, thanks to Sventastik Productions!

Live Theater is BACK in Salida, thanks to Sventastik Productions!

Into the Woods was an ambitious choice for a premier, and Salida’s new theater troupe, Sventastik, nailed it! Next up they’ll bring The Little Mermaid to the Steamplant stage. Can’t wait to see all the magic this impressive group throws down. So fun to see so many locals cast in unpredictable roles!

Gothic, CO – ghost town turned climate research station

Gothic, CO – ghost town turned climate research station

The gorgeous little ghost town of Gothic was named for the rocky spires that overlook the town like so many medieval church towers. The town has a handful of hearty, year-round residents, but in the summer it is mostly populated by climate researchers and hikers heading up into the Maroon Bells Wilderness area.

Cairn Alert!

Cairn Alert!

Cairn Alert! You can catch Cairns on Colorado Hiking Trails. A cairn is a human-made stack or pile of rocks used as a...

Scout Wave in Salida, Colorado

Scout Wave in Salida, Colorado

In case you ever wanted to know how they create those awesome play holes in the Arkansas River in downtown Salida like The Scout Wave in Salida, Colorado…

Christmas in Salida, Colorado

Christmas in Salida, Colorado

Black Friday is Multicolored Friday in S-Town. To kick off Christmas in Salida, Colorado – the annual Parade of Lights strolled through Salida’s downtown..

Salida’s Music in the Park

Salida’s Music in the Park

Salida’s Music in the Park. Every summer, the last day of school is celebrated with a line up of local youth bands performing to an ecstatically bouncing crowd of their peers.