Rifle, Colorado

Picturewinter2005 022Rifle, Colorado is a growing western slope town booming with new businesses and opportunities while maintaining its small town atmosphere and local community feeling. The quant downtown section of Rifle features antique shops, fine dining and historic museums. Shops in Rifle vary from small antique shops to brand new one-stop shopping outlets. Enjoy fishing and taking a stroll along the mighty Colorado River near the Rifle Area Chamber of Commerce offices, or visit during August for the Garfield County Fair.

The area surrounding Rifle is rich with wildlife and gold medal streams that provide some of the best elk hunting, fly-fishing, camping, boating and swimming in cool Rocky Mountain water. Nearby White River National Forest and Flat Tops Wilderness, provide some of the best elk hunting in Colorado. Besides the Colorado River, the Rifle area includes many discreet streams and tributaries that are perfect for the outdoor enthusiast. The Rifle Creek Golf course could easily be one of the most scenic and spectacular 18-hole championship courses in Colorado. If you are feeling adventurous Rifle Mountain Park features world-famous rock climbing and ice climbing opportunities.

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