The beautiful commnity of Rifle is surrounded by mesas in the gorgeous Colorado River Valle. The town of Rifle sits at the base of rock formations known as "Bookcliffs." The unique formations are named for their characyeristic lines of shale and sediment that resemble book pages. Rifle is located at the gateway of the Roan Plateou. The gateway is a place of awe-inducing waterfalls, deep canyons, forests of spruce and aspend, and wildflower meadows. Residents of Rifle enjoy of an abundance of opportunities for outdoor recreation. Popular activities include elk and deer huntinh, camping, fishing, horseback riding, biking, and hiking.
Life In Rifle
Located on the banks of the Colorado River, Rifle id the gateway to a world of majestic platous,waterfalls, and gorgeous medows. Amid a world of outdoor splendor, the quaint community of Rifle endures with a quiet strength. The rural community has endured throughout the ages because of its strong civic-minded and close-knit community. …show more content…
Coninute the course and one will find the picture perfect Rifle Falls. One may contine the course to a narrow canyon signaling the arrival of Rifle Mountain Park.
Within the century-old town of Rife one is able to experience a real old west experienvce. The streets of Rifle are embeleshed by a surprising variety of sculptures, such as an elk at the towns entrance, and a cowboy riding a trout. In the town of Rifle one is confrontted by the old west in concert with the modernity of the "new west." Filled to the brim with historu and heritage, Rifle boats many downtown shops and buildings that date back to the town's centruy-old begginings.