Buena Vista Community Garage Sale

As many of you know, the town of BV has started its third phase of the BV River park improvements. This will include 3 incredible rock climbing boulders for public use, a new in stream whitewater feature, new trail signage, additional benches, and more trash receptacles. All work will be done this summer, fall and [...]

“River of Action” 350.org Event

Colorado Kayak Supply is announcing its sponsorship of the River of Action which will take place in Buena Vista, CO on October 24, 2009. River of Action is part of the International Day of Climate Change, an initiative of the nonprofit 350.org, which aims to bring attention and action to the global warming crisis. The [...]

BLM and US Forest Service alert Midland Grade Trail users of upcoming trail improvement project

FORWARD from Ark Valley Velo – Kep Heinitz
BUENA VISTA, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Royal Gorge Field
Office and the Salida Ranger District of the U.S. Forest Service want to alert the public of a trail improvement project about to begin along the Midland Grade Trail.
The work is scheduled to start Monday, Oct. [...]

Backpacker Magazine – Survival Skills: How to Prevent Hypothermia

Make sure you are prepared for pretty much anything when you go out to play in the backcountry. Think…thoroughly before you go!  Review your survival essentials to carry when climbing a Fourteener, backpacking, bike camping, winter camping,  multi-day kayaking, or planning any backcountry travel expedition. Check out this video from Backpacker.com about hypothermia. Travel Smart [...]

“National Parks Best Story Competition” Winner- Jason Moore!

Thank you all for contributing to our “National Park Best Memory Competition,” they were so wonderful to read. So without any further adieu we’d like to present the story from our winner, Jason Moore, a local Coloradoan with a captivating memory.
My family is from southern California, my brothers & sisters, both of my parents, and [...]

A Chance to Win a $25 Gift Card from The Trailhead!

Three Gossips, Arches National Park, Utah  Photo Credit- JS

In the spirit of the upcoming film by Ken Burns, “The National Parks: America’s Best Idea,” The Trailhead is hosting a competition.
“The Best Personal National Park Recollection or Memory”
The panel of judges will consist of The Trailhead staff, so make your memories as vivid and colorful as [...]

The National Parks: America’s Best Idea | PBS

THE NATIONAL PARKS: AMERICA’S BEST IDEA
A series of episodes beginning on Sunday, September 27 at 8 p.m and airing one new episode each night through October 2nd. Here’s a film description and film preview from the PBS website:

“Filmed over the course of more than six years at some of nature’s most spectacular locales — [...]

“Tour de Fairplay” September 19th

The Mosquito Range Heritage Initiative (MRHI) is again sponsoring the
‘Tour de Fairplay’
Mountain Bike Poker Ride fundraiser.
Join us for a colorful, family oriented Mountain Bike Poker Ride along the Tie Hack Trail and surrounding area of Pike National Forest. Saturday, September 19th. Draw cards at the rest stops and test ‘Lady Luck’. The event includes lunch [...]

Backpacker Magazine – Trail Chef: How To Cook Pancakes…With Beer!

Here’s a creative way to pack in some carbs and fully enjoy your outdoor dining experience!

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Chaffee Citizens for Sustainability Meeting-Status Update on Nestle Water Project

CCFS Meeting-Status Update on Nestle Water Project
Where: Salida Community Center (3rd & G St.), Salida, CO
When: Wednesday, September 16 at 7:00 pm

At this meeting we will present some background, talk about the current standing of the permit application, discuss the permit resolution,  and explore some of the options that the public has to resist the [...]