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Salida makes Outside “Best small town” list

By Trey Beck on July 30, 2009

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Salida is once again featured by Outside Magazine as one of the best small towns in the US. From the article on the web and, presumably, in the August 2009 issue:

Think of Salida (pop. 5,000) as a ski hub without a resort—the nearest hill is the underrated, overpowdered Monarch Mountain, 20 minutes away. Which means residents of this unpretentious, bike-friendly town can take advantage of 12 nearby fourteeners, the Class III–IV Arkansas River, which runs through town, and epic mountain biking on the Monarch Crest Trail—without Aspen home prices.

The top ten small towns, according to Outside, include:

  • Salida, CO
  • Leavenworth, WA
  • Charleston, SC
  • Alpine, TX
  • New London, CT
  • Taos, NM
  • Ashland, OR
  • Ely, MN
  • Yellow Springs, OH
  • Boone, NC

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4 responses to “Salida makes Outside “Best small town” list”

  1. Samantha Lane
    July 30, 2009 at 9:04 pm | | Reply

    Shhhhhhhhh!

  2. Rob Tressler
    July 31, 2009 at 6:59 pm | | Reply

    theres some “epic” Mtn Biking in Boone, sweet place.

  3. Bill D
    August 3, 2009 at 12:39 pm | | Reply

    Remember, it’s all about growth management. If you like Salida’s community, get involved.

  4. P.T. Wood
    August 9, 2009 at 10:02 am | | Reply

    The Planning Commission is looking for two new members If anyone would like to help define what Salida will look like in the future.

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