Hiking BV’s Famous 14’ers Discover the natural wonders of Chaffee County, Colorado, where Buena Vista is nestled in the Arkansas River Valley underneath the Collegiate Peaks of the Sawatch Mountain Range. With the highest concentration of 14,000-foot summits in the state, boasting 15 of these majestic giants, Buena Vista becomes an irresistible destination for avid …
The brilliant fall colors of mid to late September and early October change our beautiful state of Colorado into a colorful-wonderland. One of the best places to see this magic is in Buena Vista! From Aspen trees at high elevation to the Cottonwoods in the valley floor, this is a spectacle you will not want …
Winter is one of the best times to visit Colorado and the stunning town of Buena Vista! This winter wonderland is surrounded by massive 14,000-foot peaks, whose white summits reach high into the sky. Traditionally, summer is when larger crowds come to experience our historic town, but in our opinion, winter is just as fun …
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Valentine’s Day is a great excuse to get-away to the mountains for a couple of days to unplug and reconnect with your love. As a local, I’m excited to share my top 3 romantic activities to take advantage of in beautiful Buena Vista. Take a walk in in the Riverpark Hike in the Riverpark downtown, …
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Hot Springs Near Buena Vista Buena Vista is most well-known for its access to world class whitewater rafting, however, now that it’s way too cold, and the river is way too low for river sports, the hot springs are the place to be. A Riverhouse Lodge is a short drive away from three different hot …
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County Road 306 – A Fishing & Hiking Goldmine A Riverhouse Lodge in Buena Vista makes the perfect base camp for your fall hiking or fishing get away. County Road 306, in Buena Vista, is a hiking and fishing goldmine. This road alone holds trailheads for Cottonwood Pass, the Colorado Trail, Mt. Yale (a fourteener), …
Fall Foliage near Buena Vista Fall is my favorite time of year in the Arkansas River Valley; everything has calmed down from the buzz of summer, the Aspen leaves begin to change, but it is still sunny and warm enough to be outside almost every day. We are also lucky enough to be located right …
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The Collegiate West Route It’s hard to believe that just last month I was celebrating the fact that the snow was almost all melted off the Collegiate Peaks. Now, in August we have had a couple storms bringing a layer of fresh snow back onto them! As an avid hiker and backpacker, I am so …
Summer Activities near Buena Vista Summer is finally here in full swing and the snow is *almost* all melted off the Collegiate Peaks. I have been anxiously waiting for this time, when the snow is melted and the Spring storms have calmed down a little. It’s the perfect time to attempt to climb a 14er! …
Take in the Views at Over 10,500 Feet Summer is almost here and Buena Vista and the whole Arkansas River Valley is starting to buzz with excitement. All of our seasonal summer staff are now settled in at The Adventure Company and A Riverhouse Lodge and we were very excited to all go zip lining at Top …
