Most visitors and many long-time locals are surprised to learn that downtown Salida is home to Colorado’s largest National Historic District. The process toward the recognition began in 1981 when Mary Taylor of the Colorado...
Read MoreSalida’s incorporation was nearly 140 years ago, so it would be easy to assume that little remains of our history. But our past surrounds us. Salida is Colorado’s largest national historic district with over 130 preserved...
Read MoreBeyond endless recreational options, great restaurants and an active nightlife, Chaffee County is home to a plethora of history. The latest addition to our treasure trove from the past is Cleora Cemetery, placed on the National...
Read MoreIn 1894, Salida was only a few years removed from the wild west days of saloon brawls, gunfights and rapid expansion. A group of forward-thinking ladies formed that year, determined to widen the outlook for women and to elevate...
Read MoreVisitors to the Upper Arkansas Valley tend to be as confused about the pronunciation of local towns as they are amazed at the surrounding beauty. But names are part of the charm, especially when you know the stories behind it...
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