Category Archives: Fun around Town

Nat Geo Honors Durango – Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad with Top Spot

Check it out!!!    National Geographic Travel gives a big thumbs up to the Durango-Silverton Narrow Gauge Train.  Add this to your itinerary – especially in the fall! Check out the full article below Top 10 North American Train Trips – … Continue reading

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Somewhere UNDER the Rainbow

Our friend Deb from Schalla Jewelers snapped these photos yesterday….

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What’s new in Ouray!

Feature and other notices: Weehawken has added many classes to their summer schedule. We can not list all of them in the chat, but would like to suggest you check out their website for a full list so you don’t … Continue reading

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Uncompaghre Gorge Canyon Zip-Line

San Juan Mountain Guides announces TWO dates for Zip Line runs across the Uncompaghre Gorge. Fun for the whole family. $10 per ride. June 27th 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM July 4th 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM Come get a … Continue reading

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More hiking in, and around, Ouray

We are so lucky to live in such a place were getting “out” is only a block or two away.    On Thursday, Mary and I hiked up to where Silvershield Trail, Twin Peaks Trail and Oak Creek Trail meet, about … Continue reading

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First Summer Concert on Father’s Day

On Sunday afternoon, June 21, the Jeff Solon Jazz Trio will perform a concert at Ouray’s Fellin Park starting at 4:00 p.m. This concert will be the first free Summer 2009 concert sponsored for the community by the Ouray County … Continue reading

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Hiking in May 2009

We were able to head up the Sutton Trail just before Memorial Day.  The weather was perfect and the sun warm!!

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We get all kinds…..

We had a small visitor today looking for a room.  Visitor at the Ouray Chalet Inn What does this room look like? We’ve had quite a bit of snow this week…Mother Nature has reminded us who is  in charge.    The … Continue reading

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Ouray Voted Best of the Southwest

It’s always fun to pick up a magazine and find a bit on Ouray!!! Be sure to check us out on page 65 of March’s National Geographic Adventure Magazine or by following the link below.   http://adventure.nationalgeographic.com/2009/03/southwest/colorado/kate-siber-text/2

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Winter Arts Festival February 13 – 15, 2009

This annual winter show is courtesy of the Ouray County Arts Association.  All entries are welcome including any art or craft, such as fine art, jewelry, needlework, and and other art form. Must be ready to hang/display. Bin work is … Continue reading

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