Ouray, Colorado is no stranger to film. In fact, the Ouray County Courthouse was famously used in the classic 1969 Western film True Grit starring the legendary late actor John Wayne. With its ghost towns, mountains, and abandoned mines, it’s a frequent favorite for...
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Celebrate Halloween at the Sherbino Theater
Have you made any plans for All Hallows’ Eve yet? Perhaps you already have a brilliant costume idea for this year but you don’t know where to go to celebrate Halloween and show off your creativity. If that’s the case, you may wish to head over to the Sherbino Theater...
All About the San Juan Mountains
The mountainous backdrop you see whenever you happen to glimpse pictures of Ouray is the rugged mountain range better known as the San Juan Mountains, considered part of the Rocky Mountains. As part of the Colorado Mineral Belt, the mountains are known for being...
Ouray’s Incredible Waterfalls
The common adage “a picture says a thousand words” applies quite appropriately to nature. Waterfalls, in particular, evoke plenty of emotions and are so picturesque that they’re among the most common sights in nature photography. Ouray is full of scenic sights and...
Winter in Ouray, Colorado
The winter is beautiful in Ouray, Colorado with ice, snow, and the impressive scenery to enjoy as well. People go ice climbing, skiing, and enjoy all the winter activities there are to experience, then afterward they go to the hot springs to thaw out. Winter in Ouray...
Rocky Adventures in Ouray
Ouray is situated in the perfect spot for the exhilarating activity of rock climbing! The San Juan mountains are right next to Ouray, and they have some of the best mountaineering and rock climbing routes around. If you’re a rock climber, then you’ll like this place!...
Experience the Thrill of Perimeter Trail
With its location nestled in the San Juan Mountains, Ouray’s hiking appeal makes perfect sense. With so many different trails offering picturesque vistas of the landscape and a hearty walk, how do you go about choosing the best trail if time is limited? Allow us to...
Paddleboarding in Mountain Lakes
If you’ve ever done stand-up paddleboarding before, you’ll know how calm and peaceful it can be. Paddleboarders stand up on their board and propel themselves by paddling. Most of the time, paddleboarders go to beaches to practice. But in Ouray, you can try it in a...
An Unmissable Colorado Adventure
Canyoning might sound terrifying, but it can actually be a great, thrilling adventure that you’ll remember for the rest of your life. Ouray sits at the bottom of a giant box canyon, making it close to some of the best canyons the U.S. If you want to get your blood...
July Events in Ouray
Summer’s a great time to visit Ouray, especially because of the beautiful scenery and exciting things to do. But if you don’t like 4-wheeling or fishing, then you can go to the summer events in Ouray instead. There’s lots of events in town for you to check out. On...
Try Some Yoga in Ouray
Have you ever tried yoga? It’s not so much an exercise as it is a spiritual, physical, and mental discipline with origins dating back to ancient India. Though there are many different types, the most popular of them remain Hatha yoga and Rāja yoga. Even if your...
Celebrate 4th of July the Ouray Way
If you’re going to be in Ouray for the 4th of July, then you’re going to love the way Ouray celebrates the holiday. These Ouray traditions have been around since the early 1900’s, and they’re not going away anytime soon! You have to stick around for these events. The...