"After all, we'd always dreamed of leaving the Denver suburbs to live in the so-called Heart of the Rockies - an area we'd visited for vacation many times over the years. We craved hiking trails within walking distance, a short drive to ski slopes instead of a multihour traffic battle, and a slower-paced lifestyle. So, in 2017, as my husband neared retirement, and I confirmed my ability to work remotely, we bought 2 acres with mountain views a few miles outside Salida, Colorado,"
"our proximity to the beautiful Rockies, but sharing a rural space with many visitors can make some aspects of daily life more difficult. The first summer we lived in our mountain town, we learned an important grocery-shopping lesson: If you see an ingredient you want on the shelf, buy it. Next time you go to the store, it could be gone. When tourists arrive on Fridays, they typically descend into the few local stores, stocking up on food to prepare for their long weekends here."
A couple moved from the Denver suburbs and bought two acres near Salida, Colorado in 2017 as retirement neared and remote work became possible. Salida has about 6,000 residents and is less than three hours from Denver International Airport. The location provides mountain views, nearby hikes, shorter drives to ski slopes, affordable housing, and a slower pace. After eight years, lifestyle and community exceeded expectations but living in a rural tourist destination brought unexpected challenges. Seasonal visitors fill dozens of hotels and vacation rentals, causing crowded stores and sporadic grocery shortages, so locals learn to buy items when they appear on shelves.
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