The Arkansas River is some of the baddest whitewater kayaking in North America and also has some of the most family-friendly whitewater rafting anywhere. "The Ark" begins near Leadville, Colorado and flows south through the Upper Arkansas River Valley. The area near Buena Vista is an outdoors aficionado's paradise with numerous fourteener peaks in the Collegiate Peaks, road cycling, mountain biking, trail running, climbing, bouldering, hiking, and much more. In winter, Alpine, Nordic, and backcountry skiing & snowboarding and snowshoeing are available. The floor of the Valley from Buena Vista to Salida has a pretty mild climate year-round and for this reason is sometimes called the Banana Belt. You can go skiing or snowshoeing on the west side of the Valley or rock climb, mountain bike, hike, etc. on the east side on many winter days Buena Vista has one of the world's great outdoor shops, The Trailhead. They are really willing to help you out with whatever you need, including information about places to go.
Kim - "We're going on a rafting vacation this summer on the Arkansas River in Colorado I hear the entire Arkansas River Valley is a playground."
Martha - "WOW! That's great! There is so much to do there too! Make sure you visit The Trailhead in Buena Vista, they'll set you up - check them out online before you go."
Martha - "WOW! That's great! There is so much to do there too! Make sure you visit The Trailhead in Buena Vista, they'll set you up - check them out online before you go."
by da Chetster March 14, 2009
Get the Arkansas River Valley mug.The Illinois Valley is a region that is located in the north-central part of Illinois. Approximately 100 miles southwest of Chicago, the Illinois Valley is often referred to simply as "the IV"
Though the region is not geographically defined it is generally accepted that it is bordered by Mendota on the North, Streator on the South, Princeton on the West, and Marseilles on the East.
The IV is characterized by a larger than average number of bars per capita, resulting in a higher level of alcoholism than is generally found across the country. Alternatively, there is a larger than average number of churches per capita.
The IV is located in a largely rural area covered in corn and soybean fields.
There are many business establishments named after the Illinois Valley, including Illinois Valley Community Hospital (IVCH) and Illinois Valley Community College (IVCC). IVCC students characteristically play Euchre and other card games instead of going to class, as a result it is not uncommon to remain an IVCC student for three years or more.
Though the region is not geographically defined it is generally accepted that it is bordered by Mendota on the North, Streator on the South, Princeton on the West, and Marseilles on the East.
The IV is characterized by a larger than average number of bars per capita, resulting in a higher level of alcoholism than is generally found across the country. Alternatively, there is a larger than average number of churches per capita.
The IV is located in a largely rural area covered in corn and soybean fields.
There are many business establishments named after the Illinois Valley, including Illinois Valley Community Hospital (IVCH) and Illinois Valley Community College (IVCC). IVCC students characteristically play Euchre and other card games instead of going to class, as a result it is not uncommon to remain an IVCC student for three years or more.
I've got to go home and visit my parents in the IV.
I need to make a trip to the Golf'n'Pub and Tiki.
So you're heading to the Illinois Valley?
I need to make a trip to the Golf'n'Pub and Tiki.
So you're heading to the Illinois Valley?
by lindzimae August 31, 2007
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the butthole of the earth, entirely overpopulated and overdeveloped land which was once actually quite beautiful. to date, it is populated with overprivileged and undereducated youth, often accompanied by sad plastic guardians. overridden with police attempting to keep the real scv lifestyle hush hush. contrary to the popular belief of its conservative elder residents, it is very easy to get almost any drug in the santa clarita valley. most youth here become quickly caught in the downward spiral of having entirely too much spare time and cash, and find themselves addicted to meth and sucking it off the back of a toilet through a bendy straw at the hilton or castaic inn. this is regardless of how privileged and sheltered they may have seamed. most people inhabiting this land will die here, only to be buried on its outskirts by the highway leading to the outside world. this custom is believed to be somehow symbolic. also, traditionally, those who escape before their deaths do not return.
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kid2: is your dad a cop? can i borrow your ferrari? hey lets start a punk band!
kid2: is your dad a cop? can i borrow your ferrari? hey lets start a punk band!
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Get the santa clarita valley mug.An area of Manhattan in the Upper West Side bordering Harlem. From Central Park West to Columbus Avenue the architecture is beautiful, past Columbus the scene grows a bit grittier. Was known for crack deals until the late 90s when the area was cleaned up. For the most part, very safe, and much more diverse and interesting than any area in Midtown and below. The best place to live, where you can truly be in Manhattan, yet away from all the snobs and Chelsea boys, the rich and The New School students, and live the "Real life" in what Hell's Kitchen USED to be in the 70's-80's.
by One from the VALLEY, Not in CA December 17, 2008
Get the Manhattan Valley mug.Where the seventh grade girls act like they’re 17. The football team wins maybe 1 game a year, but they’ll continue to wear their uniforms to school everyday. The only reason any of the students keep going to school is Mr. Wise. People act like their relationships will last forever even though they’re in fucking 6th grade.
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Get the Great Valley Middle School mug.The whitest town you will ever find. Pretty much everyone is related and there is about 5 families that make up about 50 percent of the population. There is about 1000 people in the whole town and everyone knows each other. Often reffered to as “ Nerk Valley”.
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