In 1969, history was made when astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first two humans to set foot on the Moon. In the case of the former, he was the one who uttered the now legendary words, “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.”
During the years following the Moon landing, Neil Armstrong largely kept a low profile and ultimately passed away in 2012 at the age of 82, leaving behind a tremendous legacy. What people may not know is what he did after he returned from his incredible journey. Sure enough, a news article says that Armstrong spent some of his post-space time relaxing in none other than Ouray County with his family.
The fact that Armstrong decided to unwind in Ouray County reinforces how richly varied the history is in this part of Colorado. From the long since abandoned mines and ghost towns to the classic sights like the Ouray County Courthouse, if you haven’t yet visited Ouray then you owe it to yourself to discover its unique charm and expansive past. We’ll be happy to provide the accommodations.
You can read the brief Neil Armstrong snippet at the following link: https://www.ouraynews.com/
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