Tag: Ouray
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48 hours in Ouray: Exploring the ‘Switzerland of America’
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save In southwest Colorado, it’s amazing what all can be tucked into a box canyon. Herein lies Ouray, surrounded by craggy walls that seemingly can’t contain the options for shopping, dining and sightseeing. It’s a sight to behold from Main Street: the jagged San Juan Mountains…
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8 quintessential winter events to check out in Colorado this season
When the temperatures drop, Colorado’s party fever rises. Yes, we love our winters. Where the cold and snow once froze activity in the early days of our historic mountain towns, activity now ramps up with much more than skiing. Here are eight bucket list events across the state: International Snow Sculpture Championships Breckenridge, Jan. 20-29…
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Weekend things to do around Denver and beyond
FRIDAY One of the most unique annual events during National Western Stock Show for 78 years: the Grand Champion Steer walks the red carpet through the lobby of Denver’s regal Brown Palace Hotel just in time for high tea. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday. Reservations for free general admission. A VIP viewing and barbeque luncheon $150.…
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Ouray Ice Park opens for season on heels of ‘game-changer’ agreement
A famed arena for ice climbing has opened for the season in southwest Colorado — the start of an annual winter tradition that also represents the beginning of a bright, new future for access. Ouray’s City Council recently approved the transfer of a private parcel in Ouray Ice Park to city government. The agreement regarded 7½…
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Weekend things to do around Denver and beyond
THURSDAY-JAN. 21 It’s time for the Colorado Old West tradition National Western Stock Show, kicking off at noon Thursday with 30 impressive Longhorn cattle herded through downtown Denver near Union Station with cowboys and cowgirls on horseback, bands, floats and spectators in jeans and cowboy boots, too. Starting Saturday, days and nights of pro rodeo, 118…
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Relive the gold rush at these mine tours in Colorado
They once made millionaires. Now they make tourists happy. Take a step back in time at these mines: Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine, Cripple Creek The mine’s website recalls the story of Mollie Kathleen, who one day in 1891 “noticed an interesting rock formation that winked back at her.” The history goes: “With her heart racing,…
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Rocky roads: Brutal, beautiful drives in Colorado mountains
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save For the miners who sought to tame Colorado’s mountains, the road wasn’t easy. As is evident from some of the wicked paths blazed in those days, riddled with boulders, creek crossings, narrow passages and steep drop-offs. These are the hair-raising, bone-rattling trails attempted today by…
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8 places to camp with a rocky view in Colorado
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save There’s nothing quite like crawling out of your tent to Colorado’s cool, crisp mountain air and watching the sunrise color some awe-inspiring view. Most inspiring? Perhaps the sight of some imposing rock that makes you feel small. Here we take a look at some camping…
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5 fall color drives in Colorado through massive aspen groves
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Sprawling 106 acres in Utah’s Fishlake National Forest, Pando is the largest known aspen clone in the world. But with research, experts suspect a larger one could be found — perhaps in Colorado’s mountains. We asked where they would look. Here’s some of what they…
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Ouray’s Main Street exemplifies ‘Switzerland of America’ | Main Street Colorado
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save About the series Main Street Colorado is a summer series spotlighting downtown stretches of mountain towns that altogether give the state its undeniable character. Near the southwest corner of Colorado, Ouray gets its name from a man who wanted peace. Ute Chief Ouray would not…