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On October 27, 1870, General William Jackson Palmer incorporated the Denver and Rio Grande (D&RG) Railroad. It wasn’t until July of the following year that the first rails were laid out on what Palmer called his “Baby Road”. By the late 1870s, railroad construction had become feverishly competitive, leading to the Colorado Railroad War. The … Continued
Looking for a fantastic spring escape? The River’s Edge Hotel Lodge & Resort is the perfect place to enjoy your spring vacation and experience what it’s like to be among the mountains. If you’ve never seen mountains, trust us when we say that seeing them in person will take your breath away! We would love … Continued
For nature lovers, The River’s Edge Motel Lodge & Resort is something akin to paradise. The mountains provide a great backdrop and there are a wealth of natural sights to explore. Today we’ll be taking a closer look at Uncompahgre National Forest. Uncompahgre National Forest covers over 950,000 acres, spanning multiple counties including Ouray, San … Continued
We’ve previously discussed some of the history of Ouray, but today we’d like to expand our horizons on focus on Ouray County as a whole. Just like Ouray, the county is rich in history and provides a wealth of fascinating facts for those who want to delve into its colorful past. Ouray County was “born” … Continued
A word you may have heard a lot recently is “staycation”. It’s a vacation while remaining close to home and exploring what’s around your area. Maybe you have it done it in the past but it’s been so long you’ve forgotten what it was like. Speaking of the past, staycations were a regular thing. Instead … Continued
Ouray, Colorado is full of historic sights and one of these is the Wright Opera House, one of Ouray County’s many historic and cultural sights. In fact, it is currently listed in the United States Register of Historic Places. The opera house is currently in the middle of a major $1.5 million facelift, aimed at … Continued
By now you probably have some idea of what Ouray is like. The town is small and relatively isolated, shrouded among majestic mountains and a scenery that is unquestionably picturesque. This relative remoteness of the town means future visitors should be aware of a few things in regards to Ouray’s transportation. For starters, the closest … Continued
We all know Ouray, Colorado is rife with a history just begging to be explored as much as its majestic landscape. With that in mind, let’s explore some interesting facts you may want to share in a random conversation. Did you know the classic 1968 film True Grit was filmed in Ouray County? Keep an … Continued
We’ve talked a lot about the various Jeep trails found throughout and beyond Ouray, Colorado. If those aren’t quite your thing, you’ll be happy to know that there is much more to see and do the next time you’re staying at The River’s Edge Motel Lodge & Resort. Let’s explore some of the trail highlights. … Continued
We have some very exciting news to share with you! We are very proud to announce that The River’s Edge Motel Lodge & Resort has been selected as a host hotel for the Ride the Rockies event happening this summer! Ride the Rockies is an annual bicycle tour event where more than 1,900 cyclists from … Continued