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
Shhhhhhhhh!
theres some “epic” Mtn Biking in Boone, sweet place.
Remember, it’s all about growth management. If you like Salida’s community, get involved.
The Planning Commission is looking for two new members If anyone would like to help define what Salida will look like in the future.