Buena Vista is a small town nestled under the looming Collegiate Peaks in the Rocky Mountains.
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The town of Buena Vista is conveniently located on Highway 24 S traveling west of Denver on Interstate 70 between Leadville and Salida. Considered by many aficionados to be the “Whitewater Rafting Capital” of the United States, it is a town whose life is centered on the natural resources abounding in the area. The hardworking and energetic people that live and work in Buena Vista are the reason visitors experience a hospitable welcoming feeling when staying in town. The area is known for its extraordinary scenery, clean fresh air, and temperate climate that make it appealing for a vacation destination any time of year. |
The opportunities to participate in outdoor activity while in Buena Vista are endless. In the late spring and summer the rafting companies begin gearing up for their season. The Arkansas River is an exhilarating river for rafting and kayaking since it drops 5,000 feet in its first 125 miles from its headwaters near the Continental Divide to the plains near Cañon City. America’s most popular river bring in has over half a million boaters each year and most of the outfitters are headquartered in the Buena Vista area. With the mountains rising up over the town, there is also opportunity for mountain biking, backpacking, and wildlife viewing. When fall and winter roll around, the area is excellent for snowmobiling, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing. Still need an excuse for a vacation to Buena Vista? Come for the scenery, the mountains, the river, or just come and experience real Colorado. |
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