| | In the southern end of the Arkansas Valley, Salida, is a great base camp for outdoor adventure. The largest collection of Colorados 14,000-foot peaks face Salida, and the roaring Arkansas River runs right through town. Four national forests surround Salida, offering endless backcountry experiences.River rafting is the most popular pursuit in the area; guides sprinkled throughout the valley cater to all types - from children on their first trip to the extreme whitewater junkie up for Class IV rapids. Mountain biking has become more popular than ever here; a locally produced map to trails will steer you in the right direction.Do you like geocaching? Salida, Colorado offers over 550 opportunities for geocaching. When you visit Salida, be sure to bring your GPS and look for geocaches near Salida.Formerly a rowdy railroad and mining town, the turn-of-the-century brick buildings from that legacy remain, kept intact as one of the nations largest National Historic Districts. The Salida Museum houses a variety of historic items ranging from Native American artifacts to pioneer implements. |  | | | |
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