Salida Colorado

Surrounded by three mountain ranges having twelve mountain peaks each having an elevation greater than 14,000 feet Salida, Colorado is a great place for hiking, mountain biking, whitewater rafting, fly-fishing and many more wonderful activities. Outside Magazine named Salida as one of the twenty "Dream Towns and Adventure Hideouts" in 2004.

Salida, Colorado is uniquely located in the midst of three mountains ranges, which places it in a type of banana belt causing it to experience mild weather year round. Temperatures in Salida, Colorado and the valley are much milder than surrounding communities such as Alamosa and Gunnison.

Salida is the location for the headquarters for the Arkansas River Headwater that flows north and east of town. In addition, the town has one of the largest, indoor, hot springs pools' in the nation. Due to its location, Salida is the home to a wide variety of river and mountain adventure activities including Arkansas river rafting, fishing, enjoying hot springs, inflatable kayaking, whitewater kayaking, golfing, hiking, backpacking, horseback riding, llama trekking, hunting, mountain biking, rock climbing, skiing, and snowboarding.

Salida, Colorado is the adventure vacation destination for many. Come and enjoy a stay in the midst of the Rocky Mountains!

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Other Online Resources

  • Ark Valley Humane Society
    The Ark Valley Humane Society boards homeless pets and organizes adoption into responsible pet households.
  • Art of the Rockies
    Based in Salida, Art of the Rockies is an association that promotes the arts through education, exhibition, training seminars, and art sales.
  • Chaffee County Government
    Official site for Chaffee County, Colorado.
  • Chaffee County Habitat for Humanity
    Chaffee County Habitat for Humanity assists in the planning and construction of homes for those in need.
  • Chaffee County Heritage
    Chaffee County Heritage is a program that defines heritage in the area and decides how and if it should be maintained or preserved.
  • City of Salida
    Official site for the city of Salida, Colorado.
  • Greater Arkansas River Nature Association
    The Greater Arkansas River Nature Association organizes volunteer projects, educational programs, and encourages community involvement to protect the river valley of Chaffee County.
  • Salida History
    A complete history of the Salida, Colorado area.
  • Salida Parks and Recreation
    City of Salida's department of Parks and Recreation.
  • Salida Regional Library
    The Salida Regional Library of Salida, Colorado.
  • Salida School District
    Official site for the Salida School District.
  • Sustainable Living Project
    Sustainable Living Project is a local organization that encourages the use of alternative energy sources and the support of local farmers in order work against the global warming crisis.
  • The Land Trust of the Upper Arkansas
    The Land Trust of the Upper Arkansas stirves to protect natural areas surrounding Salida and the Upper Arkansas River.

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