WestCo-Spend a Day in Each Location!
Montrose
Black Canyon National Park and public lands galore, museums, golf courses, and amenities to complete the day.
Ridgway
Scenic trails to bike or walk, water to float, tasty eateries, and movie history to boot.
Ouray
Epic off-road adventures, alpine hikes, natural hot springs, and more, all bundled in a cozy mountain town.
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The latest tips, trips and stories about Ouray, Colorado
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Summer Travel Series Ep. 3-Livin’ the Good Life
If it's a day, week, month or full-time. Living in Ouray is living the good life. Nothing like it.
Summer Travel Series Ep.2-The Slowdown
This 4th of July take time to Slowdown. Enjoy a neighborhood BBQ, backcountry cooking and take a hike.
Summer Travel Series Ep.1 -Hold On
Sometimes you're so excited to get to Ouray the time can't move fast enough. You have to "Hold On" until that magic day arrives on your calendar.
Adventure
The Million Dollar Highway
Length: 24 miles Location: Between Silverton and Ouray, Colorado Driving Skill: Yup, You'll Need Some Mental Game: Prepare For An EpicThe Million Dollar Highway (U.S. 550) is a 24 mile stretch of road that connects Ouray and Silverton, Colorado, ranked one of the top...
Ouray’s Via Ferrata
Duration: 2-4 hours Location: Think Ouray Ice Park Vicinity Skill: Love a little adventure Mental Game: The stoke is highThe Ouray Via Ferrata route begins off the Ice Park Loop trail at the South end of the New Funteer access trail and crosses the Uncompahgre River,...
Lifestyle
5 Spots for Awesome Fall Colors
When: September 18-October 7 Location: Northern San Juan Mountains Photography Skill: Intermediate Stoke Level: Prepare For An EpicFall in the San Juan means GOLD season, especially in and around Ouray as the aspen leaves turn the color of the famous ore that comes...
Montrose Water Sports Park
Quick Links Ridgway Railroad History Museum Ute Indian Museum Montrose Water Sports Park Museum of the Mountain West Montrose Surf and KayakLength: 1,000 feet of river Location: Montrose, Colorado Skill: Beginner to Expert Mental Game: Prepare For A Fun DayThe...
Ouray Hot Springs Reopens!
OPENING June 22, 2020 Staff of the Ouray Hot Springs Pool appreciate your patience and understanding during this time of transition. Safety of patrons is our highest goal.New Pool Rules If you are Sick do not come to the Ouray Hot Springs Pool. Face coverings are...