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Memorial Day weekend has come and gone, signaling the unofficial arrival of the summer. If you spent the majority of the long weekend at home to avoid the crowds, the summer is the perfect time to get to know Colorado. In fact, the website 9NEWS recently took a look at some of … Continued
Summer is still about a month away, so why not enjoy some spring painting while the colors are still brilliant and giving you all kinds of inspiration? The springtime is perfect for getting creative, and you can do so by heading over to the Sherbino Theater in Ridgway tomorrow evening! It’s at the Sherbino Theater … Continued
If you’ve happened to notice the Ouray County Courthouse as of late, you may have spotted some construction currently going on. The courthouse is currently undergoing work intended to restore the building and keep it closer in line with modern times without taking away any of the qualities that have made it so historic. Some … Continued
Among the many prominent figures that have played a role in Ouray’s history, Chief Ouray is arguably one of the most important. Largely believed to have been born in 1833 during a meteor shower, his name translates to “The Arrow” in the Ute language. From a young age, Chief Ouray made it his mission to … Continued
Here’s a fun fact: when the summertime comes around, Ouray tourism increases exponentially to double the size of the town itself! This can be attributed to a number of reasons, from the deeply rich history to the hot springs. Speaking of hot springs, most of these thermal springs can be found throughout the western area … Continued
Start getting your running gear ready! In May, our neighbor Ridgway will welcome the first ever Ridgway 1K Rally Through the Alley. This distinct take on the popular running events will welcome participants (the event calls them “art-letes”) to get a workout while they come upon distinct sculptures and concealed poems. The run ends at … Continued
Ouray has many notable names in its rich, engrossing history. Chief Ouray of the Ute tribe, for example, has the prestigious honor of being Ouray, Colorado’s namesake. And then there is Thomas Walsh, an Irish-American miner whose ties to Ouray are worth exploring. Thomas Walsh emigrated to the United States in the 1800s, eventually becoming … Continued
When you’re visiting Ouray, the array of things to do is seemingly endless. One activity that you may want to prioritize is exploring Colorado’s numerous relics of history, better known as the ghost towns. To get you started, here are a couple of suggestions that don’t require the use of a four wheel drive vehicle. … Continued
For the ones that are constantly taking pictures for their own collection or to share on social media, Ouray is essentially a gold mine of photo snapping opportunities. From the mountains to the ghost towns, there are numerous spots that make for an Instagram worthy picture that’s sure to generate a ton of likes. Let’s … Continued
The winter season is still several months away, but with these toasty temperatures, it can’t come soon enough for some of us. For those of you that have never been to Ouray or don’t know much about it, the city is the perfect playground for those who wish to experience a piece of nature. With … Continued