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.
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
How many super talented, fun-loving musicians does one little town get? And when they all come together to recreate...
The Friday after Thanksgiving is kind of a big deal in Salida! The Parade of Lights down F Street brings Santa...
F Street is waiting for you, tirck-or-treaters!
The Black Canyon of the Gunnison River... just a 2.5 hour drive for sunny Salida. It doesn't disappoint! I could have...
Salida “wild” life. A deer and her magpie buddy stopped by to say hello today.
Did you all get a chance to see Tenderfoot Mountain (S Mountain) awash in the Northern Lights? It was spectacular! Big thanks to StayinSalida guest Timothy Dwenger for providing these gorgeous shots of it!
Here's what Monarch Ski Area looked like last week, and here's what it looks like today... Keep it coming!
As the days get shorter, don’t forget to brighten your evenings by taking moonlit hikes! The lunar eclipse was easily visible last week from the hills just east of Salida. And even when there’s no lunar activity, the star spread is stellar!
The Vic is back!! Grand opening this Thursday. Come see how beautifully they’ve restored this historic, Salida building…
Local youths mosh it up, and the band promises they'll announce another pop-up show very soon. Stay tuned.......
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!
The Arkansas River is raging through downtown, the boaters are practicing in the holes, and the hooligans are...who...
Ye Ole S-Town, not so very long ago. Well, before the S graced Tenderfoot Mountain. And before we paved the streets and ran the gunslingers and brothels out of town. But other than that, very little has changed.
Only in Salida…someone’s lamas found on a biking trail. Never a dull moment
No telling yet who’ll lease the space and finally throw open the doors, but we’re thrilled to see the old wooden bar and stained glass backdrop have been preserved and restored.
When there’s been this much recent snow, you’re guaranteed a soft landing, so it’s a good time to try that back flip!
There’s just barely enough snow on the Angel of Shavano trail for skiing–some of us managed it, but those in snowshoes fared better. The waterfalls are worth it however you get there!
This weekend is a great time to grab a few of your besties, some firewood, and head out to Old Monarch Pass for a moonlit ski or snowshoe. If you’ve never seen the white hills ablaze with moonlight, now’s the time!
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
How dare these ancient trees stand in the way of “progress”?! Don’t they know that nature must be sacrificed in the name of outdoor recreation? Sad, sad day at the notorious Scout Wave.
Are these new tax hikes on short term rentals helping local affordable housing initiatives? Or are they hurting local businesses and stalling the local job market?
Sunrise above the Continental Divide, with a sliver of a moon visible on the other side of the trail. Old Monarch Pass is all dressed up in snow and ready for your cross county outings!
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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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Just 80 miles southeast of Salida is the sweet little town of Fort Garland, Colorado. The old army fort has been converted into a museum that offers eye-opening exhibits on local history and art. You can read about it in the August issue of Colorado Central Magazine.
Just 1.7 miles from SipapuSki area is a hidden gem of a swimming spot in the Rio del Pueblo, which empties into the Rio Grande just south of the Taos Gorge.
S-Town was able to shoot fireworks from the top of S Mountain to punctuate their day-long celebration in Riverside Park! Big thanks to the fire department for putting on that show, as well as the performers who entertained us all day long. In the weeks ahead, don’t forget to head down to Riverside Park every Thursday evening for free concerts by a variety of great local bands. See you there!
If you’re out riding or hiking the trails of central Colorado in the next several days, you’re likely to see these gorgeous blossoms on the Kingcup cactus, also called the claret cup cactus. Get out there because these blossoms go by quickly, typically only lasting a couple of weeks at most.
Salida historic homes remodeling can be a breeze when you know who in the community to turn to for help!
Well thanks, Chaffee County Visitors Bureau, for putting together this lovely, 10-Stop Libations Loop in Salida & Buena Vista…`
Salida had a Salida Short Term Rental Fee Vote, but thankfully city council members reconsidered the ballot initiative they had proposed…
Bear in a tree near downtown Salida…I biked right under him before noticing him!
My very favorite jewelry maker is selling her GORGEOUS wares at the counter of her coffee shop/market, Bunny and Clyde, located on the corner of 3rd and G.
The desert sun and winds can be harsh in the San Luis Valley…maybe that’s why it attracted those penitent religious types a hundred plus years ago.
GOOD NEWS for live music lovers in The Banana Belt: after a 2-year hiatus, our favorite music venue is BACK!!