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If you’ve been following our blogs for a while, you already have an idea of how much we love our home of Ouray, how awesome it is, and why it’s worth visiting. If you’re still on the fence, MSN recently published a brief article titled “The 20 Best Mountain Towns in America”. Sure enough, Ouray, … Continued
When most people think of railroads, chances are they immediately think of names like Amtrak. At one point in Colorado’s history, railroads were the primary method of transport, especially around the state’s mountainous regions. The historic Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad debuted in the 1900s and you can still see it to this day. … Continued
While we may discuss Ouray as that’s where we’re located, the rest of Colorado is as much a treasure trove of discoveries as Ouray is. For today’s blog, we’re focusing on ghost towns throughout Colorado. Just like those near Ouray, they provide a rich glimpse into the state’s engrossingly extensive history. We’ll begin with Independence … Continued
We’ve discussed a lot of ghost towns found near Ouray, but today we’re going to shed a little more light on Ironton Park. Part of the Red Mountain Mining District, it is located near Route 550 less than ten miles south of Ouray. As with the majority of Colorado’s ghost towns, visiting Ironton Park generally … Continued
Box Canyon remains a popular hideaway quietly nestled on the edge of Ouray. Originally one of the many mining camps in the area, it would develop a somewhat notorious history when it once served as the home of a doomsday cult. Krishna Venta (real name Francis Pencovic) believed himself to be the second coming of … Continued
If you’ve never been to the Ouray Hot Springs Pool, you’re missing out on an essential piece of the incredible Ouray experience. It is located in a narrow valley surrounded by more than 11,000 feet of beautiful snow-capped peaks, an escape of sorts for those seeking some much-needed rest and relaxation. Like many of Ouray’s … Continued
Last time we talked about Colorado’s ghost towns that you can visit by driving a regular passenger car. Today we’re switching things up and focusing on some of the more remote ghost towns that will require the use of a four wheel drive vehicle. Feeling adventurous? Read on. Located at over 11,000 feet of elevation … Continued
Some changes have been going down behind the scenes and The River’s Edge Motel Lodge & Resort is now under new ownership! With that in mind, we wanted to take a moment and reacquaint our future esteemed guests with who we are and what we’re all about. River’s Edge is nestled on the banks of … Continued
Did you miss this year’s Hardrock 100? In case you’re unfamiliar with the event, allow us to enlighten you. Officially known as the Hardrock Hundred Mile Endurance Run, this event is an “ultramarathon” which, as its name alludes to, involves a whopping 100.5 mile length. On top of its massive length, the marathon also involves … Continued
Ouray is famous for a number of reasons, from its residents to its mines and the profusion of historic sites. Today we’re going to shift our attention from places to people and take a look at someone who once called Ouray his home: professional baseball player Howard Ellsworth Wood. Howard Ellsworth Wood is perhaps best … Continued