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Last time we discussed the history of the Wright Opera House. As a venue still hosting events, today we’re highlighting one of the upcoming musical acts set to perform at the historic place. In this case, that musical act is Jayme Stone’s Folklife. Comprised of members Jayme Stone, Moira Smiley, Sumaia Jackson, and Joe Phillips, … Continued
Every once in a while, it’s fun to take a trip back in time and explore how some of Ouray’s current sights came to be. In this case, it’s the Wright Opera House, which still stands proudly on Main Street to this day. The history of the Wright Opera House begins in 1881 when the … Continued
Happy Friday the 13th, ladies and gentlemen! There are plenty of haunted houses emerging throughout Colorado to help get you in a festively spooky mood. For those of you living in or planning on visiting Ouray this month, one of these haunted houses will be emerging right here not from The River’s Edge Motel Lodge … Continued
In the never-ending quest for the perfect social media worthy image capable of generating thousands of likes, there are a couple of places you can go to improve your odds of snapping it. Ouray is definitely one of these places, full of fantastic spots to admire the lush scenery. Let’s highlight a few of them. … Continued
It’s that time again, ladies and gentlemen! The annual Oktoberfest returns this weekend, celebrating another beautiful season though dancing, great music, plenty of delicious food, and refreshing drinks! Once again, one of the highlights of the celebration will be the Ouray Jeep Raffle, a tradition that’s been going on for more than fifty years! This … Continued
For the ones that are only beginning to discover The River’s Edge Motel Lodge & Resort and Ouray, we’d like to take a moment to highlight what the town is all about as it’s quite fascinating. Located near the San Juan Skyway, Ouray has a deep history spanning over 100 years and it has earned … Continued
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