Put on your swimwear and head to the pool in the months of December, January, and February. Although it may seem counterintuitive to be outside in the freezing cold wearing almost nothing, the advantages of a winter swim outweigh the short walk from your room to the soaking pool of your choosing. Here are a…Continued
If you plan on spending the day hiking in the mountains, visiting the many historic sites around Ouray, or exploring the various ghost towns in the area, you’re going to work up an appetite. Ouray is not only rich in history, but it also has a ton of fantastic restaurants, and we have a couple…Continued
On October 14–16, Telluride, Colorado will host its 13th annual Horror Show. This festival is the largest of its kind in the state. Telluride, Colorado, is a world-famous mountain resort town, and every year the festival draws the latest and best genre films from around the world, along with film fans from all over the…Continued
The San Juan Barrel Fest, taking place from 2:30 to 5:30 on October 1 at Hartwell Park in downtown Ridgway, is an excellent way to support the Sherbino while having fun. At this event, barrel brewers and vintners from the Western Colorado region share a cask or barrel of something special. Each brewer or winemaker…Continued
The 8th annual Sneffels Fiber Art Festival will take place on September 24 and 25 of this year at the Ouray County 4-H Event Center & Fairgrounds in Ridgway. The festival will be jam-packed with opportunities and activities covering all things fiber-related. Everybody who enjoys making their own fiber and wearable art will love this…Continued
While September is bringing some warm weather, Colorado’s upcoming fall season will soon bring a rainbow of stunning leaf colors to the state. The best part is that the fall season is expected to have a profound, long-lasting impact. The combination of enticing winter snow, a wet spring, and frequent summer downpours has produced a…Continued
Every morning, our Ouray Colorado hot springs welcome guests and residents with the warmest and most breathtaking vistas. The San Juan Mountains rise and fall like those on a book’s cover, allowing you to sit back and unwind. But besides the views, here are four other reasons you should take a soak in our natural…Continued
There are a ton of things to do in Ouray no matter what time of year you decide to travel here. The high peaks that tower over Ouray at 13,000 feet are dotted with outdoor adventures. With these adventurous activities, you can take your summer to new heights. Hike the Ouray Perimeter Trail Consider taking…Continued
Even in the winter, Ouray is a wonderful destination to visit. In fact, you’d be astonished at how much there is to do in Ouray year-round, regardless of the season. This “Little Switzerland” is best visited between mid-July and September. The 4th of July is a big deal, and the snow usually lasts until the…Continued
Ridgway River Festival (RiverFest) is a family-friendly celebration of the Uncompahgre River and surrounding community, featuring river races of all ages, live music, local food and drink, children’s activities, and watershed educational and cultural programs. “Junk of the Unc” is the day’s highlight, a race in which a boat built of scrap materials is steered…Continued
You won’t find any other hiking trails like the ones in Ouray. These trails are more scenic, exciting, and historically significant as most of the trails around Ouray were built in the 1870s by miners heading to the mines. If you’re planning a hike this summer, here are several trails to consider. The Perimeter Trail…Continued
Ridgway, Colorado, is home to the Ridgway Railroad Museum, which is dedicated to preserving the history of railroading in Ouray County and the surrounding areas. The museum offers a 16-acre facility with a half-mile loop to operate narrow gauge equipment. The Ridgway Railroad Museum, which opened in 1999, is dedicated to the history of Ouray…Continued
