Fall colors are here and Oktoberfest is not far off.  Right now the fall colors are exploding all over the San Juans. The aspens are turning a brilliant yellow [...]

Summer season at the Wright Opera House is well underway.  This year leads off with the debut of an original Ouray melodrama: Crooks & Skullduggery at The Hardlife Hotel” or “Meen [...]

Memorial Day traditionally marks the start of summer.  Here in Ouray, we are welcoming summer in a lot of fun ways.  Everything opens up this weekend.  The flowers are out at the [...]

Mothers Day in Ouray Celebrate Mothers Day in Ouray.  Make your plans now.  Come up for the weekend. On Mothers Day, take Mom or Grandma or any special lady in [...]

Springtime on a country road near Ouray CO

Bird watching in Ouray Bird watching  season in Ouray is underway. The air is alive with songbirds half-hidden in the trees. We saw our first Robin a couple of weeks ago [...]

Summer Melodrama at the Wright Opera House in Ouray. Cheer the hero, boo the villain, worry about the heroine. Learn a little history. Fun for whole family.Melodrama at the Wright. [...]

The Ouray Mountain Air Music Series presents Chuck Prophet with an opening act by Billy Franklin NOLA Live The Ouray Mountain Air Music series is the newest free outdoor concert series [...]

The Ouray Mountain Air Music Series presents Tim O’Brien and the Party of 7 featuring Tim & Molly O’Brien and an opening act by Mike Gwinn & the North Fork [...]

The Ouray Mountain Air Music Series presents  The Pimps of Joy Time with an opening act by Phoebe Hunt. The Ouray Mountain Air usic series is the newest free outdoor concert series [...]

The Ouray Mountain Air Music Series presents  The Pimps of Joy Time with an opening act by Phoebe Hunt. The Ouray Mountain Air usic series is the newest free outdoor concert series [...]

The Ouray Mountain Air Music Series presents Halden Wofford & The Hi Beams with an opening act by Honey Don’t. The Ouray Mountain Air Music series is the newest free outdoor concert [...]

The Ouray Mountain Air Music Series presents Halden Wofford & The Hi Beams with an opening act by Honey Don’t. The Ouray Mountain Air Music series is the newest free outdoor concert [...]

  Ouray area creek The Ridgway River Festival is a free family celebration of southwest Colorado rivers and their watersheds. Activities will include a whitewater rodeo, down-river races, the Junk [...]

Ourays mud season is here. We said goodbye to the last of the ice climbers today,  a happy if soggy bunch. There is still some good ice in the park [...]

Summer Melodrama at the Wright Opera House: Crooks and Skulduggery at the Hardlife Hotel or Meen E. Moneybags Stinks Up Ouray. Cheer the hero, boo the villain, worry about the [...]

Summer Melodrama at the Wright Opera House in Ouray Crooks and Skulduggery at the Hardlife Hotel or Meen E Moneybags Stinks Up Ouray  A hero and heroine, some local history, [...]

Restoration Days at the Ridgway Railroad Museum:  Work on the restoration of the historic narrow gauge rolling stock as well as participating in the rebuilding of Goose #4 while spending [...]

Restoration Days at the Ridgway Railroad Museum:  Work on the restoration of the historic narrow gauge rolling stock as well as participating in the rebuilding of Goose #4 while spending [...]

What people come to the San Juan Mountains for People have been doing a lot of commercial filming in Ouray recently. Last weekend Sandy Puc and her group was here [...]

We got to spend a little quiet time this afternoon sitting out on the deck.  The sky was deep blue and the sun was hot.  No jackets or shoes needed [...]

We are starting to think about Spring up here.  No robins yet but you can hear the birds challenging each other in Box Canyon Park as they get ready for [...]

 a celebration of amazing wines and cooking demonstrations – all set with the beautiful San Juan mountains

Telluride Film Festival ranks among the world’s best film festivals and is an annual gathering of cinema enthusiasts, filmmakers, critics and industry insiders

Telluride Film Festival ranks among the world’s best film festivals and is an annual gathering of cinema enthusiasts, filmmakers, critics and industry insiders

Focus on the leading edges of contemporary social, cultural and environmental issues

Focus on the leading edges of contemporary social, cultural and environmental issues

Featuring the best in classic, mainstream, blues, African and Latin jazz music

It snowed again yesterday and winter photography is back.  Yes, the ice in the Ice Park is still great and there are still ice climbers coming in to climb. But [...]

The Ouray Hot Springs Pool is closed for high pressure cleaning and maintenance.

The Ouray Hot Springs Pool is closed for high pressure cleaning and maintenance.

The Ouray Hot Springs Pool is closed for high pressure cleaning and maintenance.

The Ouray Hot Springs Pool is closed for high pressure cleaning and maintenance.

The Ouray Hot Springs Pool is closed for high pressure cleaning and maintenance.

“We love it here and really wish we could stay another day or two but we have to  get back home in time to go to work”.  We hear this [...]

Seeing the backpacks lined up outside the breakfast room reminds us of elementary   school with all the school bags lined up on the playground.  Fortunately, staying in Ouray is all about recess [...]

As of January 2012, 228 vehicles and 514 people registered for the 2012 FJ Cruiser summit

We woke up today to snow… Outside the mountains well covered The trees dressed in their best snow gowns The sun a ghostly presence Thank you for your snow dances. [...]

 Ouray Heritage Weekend, which kicks off on Friday, August 24,  features county-wide events that celebrate Ouray’s rich mining, ranching and cultural heritage. The festivities begin at 2:00 PM with live [...]

The Ouray County Mud Fest activities starts with a Pub Crawl in Ouray on Friday. Mud fest activities continue at the Ouray County Fairgrounds on Saturday, April 28, 2012 beginning at 9:00 AM [...]

The Ice season is in full swing and the Ice Fest is now a memory.  There were lots of great moments to remember though. There was the energy and excitement [...]

Do you know why the Ouray Ice Park is so amazing?  One of our guests posed that question last night while we were chatting about his day on the ice. [...]

This is a national juried exhibit open to all artists and includes works of art, sculpture and photography,

One of Colorado’s most scenic events with colorful hot air balloons and beautiful classic cars amidst the majestic San Juan Mountains. Food, local brews and fun for the whole family. [...]

One of Colorado’s most scenic events with colorful hot air balloons and beautiful classic cars amidst the majestic San Juan Mountains. Food, local brews and fun for the whole family. [...]

Old fashioned Fourth of July Celebration. On the Fourth of July, Ouray pulls out the stops and throws a day long party with something for everyone. The day kicks off [...]

The HARDROCK 100 is a mountain run that passes through some of the most beautiful and rugged mountains in the world. It loops through the San Juan Mountains from the [...]

Three races sponsored by the Mt. Sneffles Education Foundation: a full marathon, a half marathon (with an early start walker option) and a kids fun run. Full marathon starts at [...]

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Taste of Ouray celebration is a great way to experience the true flavor of Ouray.  This annual event features tantalizing and delicious samplings of local cuisine, brews and wine, music and family [...]

Taste of Ouray celebration is a great way to experience the true flavor of Ouray.  This annual event features tantalizing and delicious samplings of local cuisine, brews and wine, music and family [...]

  Ouray County Railroad Days: A weekend of history, guided tours, talks and a symposium celebrating Ouray County’s world-famous railroad heritage!  This weekend event includes a Museum open house, a [...]

5K run/walk to benefit Compassion Weekend. Start/finish at Fellin Park in Ouray

5K run/walk to benefit Compassion Weekend. Start/finish at Fellin Park in Ouray

Ouray Ice Fest is one of the world’s premier ice climbing event and has been  for over 16 years.  This annual gathering is attended by ice climbers from around the world, as well [...]