Desperately Searching Stoneflies(0)
This time of the year, stoneflies are uppermost on an angler’s mind.
Gender Equity Comes to Metalsmith’s Artistic Trail Donation Tubes, Next SMT Shindig is June 8(0)
Donations for naming rights to two new female-centric donation tubes will help bring gender equity to the artistic donation paytubes installed by Salida Mountain Trails. The idea for what may be among the most artistic donation tubes in the West was a collaboration between Salida friends and artists Bill Donavan and metalsmith Lex Johnson. Donavan [...]
Two fish, a broken rod, and a lot of hot air.(1)
An afternoon trip to the river yields two fish, a broken rod, and a lot of hot air.
The birds are on the move, 2013 bird sightings around the valley(9)
People in and around Chaffee County are seeing some amazing birds right now. You may have seen the Grebes down at the ramp in Salida, or a Rose-Breasted Grosbeak at your feeder. Let your neighbors know what you’ve seen in the comment fields below. Who knows, you may inspire another reader to start their own life list.
Salida Community Track Meets(0)
The City of Salida Recreation Department will host 3 community track meets this spring/summer at the Salida High School track.
May is for mayflies(0)
What is happening above the surface of the river can tell the angler much about what is happening below.
Thanks for a great season at Monarch(0)
After a slow start, we picked up momentum and finished with over 300″ of snow year to date.
Local roller derby on track to evolve(3)
It’s no surprise that the Chaffee County fairgrounds is ground-zero for rodeos, livestock shows and anything 4-H related. But you’ll also see beautiful, athletic women of the Ark Valley High Rollers, unfolding out of vehicles in booty shorts and fishnet stockings, walking past horse trailers and rubbernecking cowboys.
Its time to spring clean the fishing gear(1)
Anticipation of a day on the river is as much a part of the experience as catching a fish.
Absolute Youth Cycling offers 2-Wheel Fridays(0)
Sessions will blend biking skills, safety, fitness, outdoor exploration and fun!
Open hockey Friday night at Centennial Park(1)
The schedule is uncertain after Friday night and weather-dependent.
Parent’s Night Out(0)
Parent’s Night Out THIS Saturday….Drop the kids off with Salida Recreation and graduates from the Babysitting 101 Class for only $10 for 3 hours ($5 additional siblings)– at the Scout Hut. You could go enjoy “Dance Salida Dance” at the Steamplant, grab dinner, drinks, and a movie (Les Miserables and Django Unchained, both Oscar nominees, [...]
Salida Rec 2013 Fitness Challenge, week 1(0)
Make the most of your resolutions this year by participating in the 2013 Fitness Challenge! Log your participation to earn prizes and pick up a schedule of free classes at the pool or online at www.SalidaRec.com/fitness. This week, check out the services offered by Integrate Mind Body Fitness (305 G St) during an open house [...]
The Homecoming(0)
In New Zealand, water might circle the drain the un-American way, but do the fish behave the same way as their northern counterparts?
12-12-12 at Crest Academy day to remember(0)
Check out the photo of public middle school Crest Academy students having some fun with today’s date 12/12/12 at precisely 12 seconds after 12:12 p.m.
Monarch opening Friday, more snow coming our way(0)
Monarch received 15″ of snow on Saturday night and the forecast is calling for more snow this week. We will open on Friday morning for the season, number of lifts and runs still to be determined.
Safety, skills, big fun in youth paddling course(1)
This course is serious fun while building a foundation of skills for river running, play-boating or slalom racing. Watching children of all shapes and sizes load into boats, this sport is a great equalizer. Smaller, less athletic kids held their own with big, coordinated children who participate in every seasonal sport available.
SMT Seeks Input from Singletrack Minds(0)
SMT needs advanced riders and downhillers to step up and get involved in planning and construction of these re-routes. Please leave a comment or contact salidamountaintrails@gmail.com
Kids Cooking Classes(0)
Register now! There are still a few spots left! Click on the picture for more information. Salida Recreation aims to promote a healthy, active, and engaging lifestyle by promoting activities for people of all ages. Swim, bike, fish, hike, trek, paint, dance, kayak, climb, cook, travel, learn, compete…participate! Visit salidarec.com for more information.
Saturday, October 13 – 10:00am: ShinDig Volunteer Day(0)
This month’s trail work day on the Little Rainbow Extension will be a bit different with longer hours and hopefully more fun – really! Join us Saturday, October 13 from 10AM – 4PM. Note the revised start/finish times. For this longer trail work day, Kona Bikes and Absolute Bikes are sponsoring this event with lunch, [...]
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