Ouray Co

OURAY COUNTY CO

Links to Towns & Areas: ~ IRONTON ~ MILLION DOLLAR HIGHWAY ~ Rainbow Route ~ OURAY TOWN ~

RED MOUNTAIN GHOST TOWN ~ RED MOUNTAIN PASS ~ RIDGWAY ~ SAN JUAN SKYWAY ~ SNEFFELS ~

~ OURAY COUNTY ~ STATE OF COLORADO ~ 4 CORNERS SW USA ~

OURAY COUNTY

Links: ~ Ouray County History ~ ~ OURAY COUNTY ~

Ouray County Government -

http://ouraycountyco.gov/

Ouray County Information –

http://www.ouraycounty.info/

Ouray County – Area MAP – Sangres Site –

http://sangres.com/colorado/ouray/index.htm

Ouray County Demographics – Text – Links – Wikipedia Site –

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ouray_County,_Colorado

Ouray County Census

http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/08/08091.html

Ouray County Towns

http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~coouray/Towns.htm

Ouray County Ranch History Museum – “Preserving Western CO Ranch History”

http://www.sanjuanpublishing.com/OCRHM.htm

Ouray County – Panoramic Aerial Images – created by Dr. William A. Bowen,

Dept. of Geography – CSU Northridge Site -

http://130.166.124.2/co_panorama_atlas/page47/page47.html

~ OURAY COUNTY ~

Ouray County History

Ouray County History & Heritage – Text – Photos – Links – San Juan Publishing Site -

http://www.sanjuanpublishing.com/OurayCountyMagazine/Ouray_history.htm

Ouray County WWII - Army & Air Force Casualties -

http://www.accessgenealogy.com/worldwar/colorado/ouray.htm

Ouray - Silverton Stage Road – 1910 Photo –Denver Public Library Site -

http://www.photoswest.org/cgi-bin/imager?11006910XZ-6910

Ouray – Silverton Road – 1880 Photo - Denver Public Library Site –

http://www.photoswest.org/cgi-bin/imager?11006908+2-6908

Hauling Timbers to the Mine - 1880 Photo – Denver Public Library Site –

http://www.photoswest.org/cgi-bin/imager?20004583+CHS.X4583

RGS Timeline – Rio Grande Southern Railroad -

http://rgsrr.home.comcast.net/rgs/tline1.html

Otto Mears & Chief Ouray Photo – History with Photos of Ouray -

http://ellensplace.net/hcg_f10b.html

Ghost Towns of Ouray County –

http://www.ghosttowns.com/states/co/coouray.html

Ouray History – Links to Photos - Ghost Depot Site –

http://ghostdepot.com/rg/mainline/marshall%20route/ouray.htm

Atomic Age Narrow Gauge – Uranium & the Rio Grande Southern RR -

Scroll to: by Stephen S. Heart - Rio Grande Southern Site –

http://www.riograndesouthern.com/RGSTechPages/_bdwhite/rgstec8.htm

Ouray Mountain Adventures - Ouray County, Ironton, Ouray, Red Mountain, Ridgeway, Sneffels,

Million Dollar Highway – Drive Trails – MAP –

http://www.ouraymountainadventures.com/OMA_maps.htm

Ouray Toll Road – 1884 Photo – Denver Public Library -

http://photoswest.org/cgi-bin/imager?20103659+CHS.J3659

~ Ouray County History ~ OURAY COUNTY ~

IRONTON Ghost Town

About 10 miles South of Ouray, East off road to Ironton

Ironton – Ghosttown Site – Photos by Dolores Steele -

http://www.ghosttowns.com/states/co/ironton.html

Ironton – Silverton Railroad Site – Photos – Narrow Gage Site -

http://www.narrowgauge.org/ncmap/excur2_ironton.html

Ironton at bottom of valley – Large Photo by Richard Beideman -

http://ucjeps.berkeley.edu/Purpus/imagehtml/1348_3151_2510_54sm.html

Ironton CO – Photos –

http://www.tabblo.com/studio/stories/view/1013911/?nextnav=tag&tag=Town

Mine Entrance, Ironton CO – Photo –

http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=1154686

~ IRONTON ~ OURAY COUNTY ~

MILLION DOLLAR HIGHWAY

Between Silverton & Ouray on US 550

Link: ~ Rainbow Route ~

Ouray & The Million Dollar Highway – Photos by Galen Frysinger –

http://www.galenfrysinger.com/million_dollar_highway_silverton_colorado.htm

Million Dollar Highway – Text – Links – Wikipedia Site -

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Million_Dollar_Highway

Early Greek Immigrants by Helen Zeese Papanikolas, Utah Historical Quarterly

V.22 #2 – Worked on Million Dollar Highway – Text/Photos

http://historytogo.utah.gov/people/ethnic_cultures/earlygreekimmigrants.html

Photo Collection of Ted Kierscey – Ouray County - Million Dollar Highway –

Narrow Gauge Site – Early Photos -

http://www.narrowgauge.org/ncmap/ted/final_oray_tkc.html

Million Dollar Highway Historical Photos – Mark L. Evans Collection – Narrow Gauge Site -

http://www.narrowgauge.org/ngc/html/mevans-collection/colorado/mevans-colorado-us550.html

East Down Bear Creek Trail – Large Photo, by Richard Beidleman -

http://ucjeps.berkeley.edu/Purpus/imagehtml/1348_3151_2510_51sm.html

~ MILLION DOLLAR HIGHWAY ~ OURAY COUNTY ~

Rainbow Route

Rainbow Route & the San Juan Skyway – Otto Mears – RMPBS Site -

http://www.rmpbs.org/byways/sjs_mears.html

“Otto Mears – The Pathfinder of the San Juans” – History – Images – Ghost Depot Site -

http://ghostdepot.com/rg/history/otto%20mears.htm

“Rainbow Route” between Ouray & Silverton –“A Brief History of America’s

Backbone & How It Came To Pass” through Central Colorado, by Alvin

Edlund, Jr. – Colorado Central Magazine 1991 –

http://www.route50.com/history.htm

~ Rainbow Route ~ MILLION DOLLAR HIGHWAY ~ OURAY COUNTY ~

OURAY TOWN

On US 550 - 80 miles North of Durango CO

35 Miles South of Montrose CO

Links: ~ Ouray History ~ Ouray Schools ~ Ouray Events & Entertainment ~ Ouray News ~

Ouray Museum ~ Ouray Organizations ~ Ouray Name on the Vietnam Memorial Wall ~

Ouray Restaurants/Food ~ Ouray Organizations ~ Ouray Businesses ~ Ouray Arts ~

Ouray Jeep, 4x4, & Hummer Tours ~ Ouray Outdoors/Sports/Businesses ~

Ouray Ice Climbing ~ Ouray Lodging/RV Parks/Camping ~

~ OURAY TOWN ~ OURAY COUNTY ~

Ouray Town

“Little Switzerland of America” or “Gem of the Rockies”

City of Ouray –

http://www.ci.ouray.co.us/

Ouray Town Directory - Official Site – 1876 –

http://www.ouraycolorado.com/

About Ouray -

http://www.ouraycolorado.com/About+Ouray

Ouray – San Juan Silver Stage Site -

http://www.silverstage.net/ouray.htm

Ouray CO – Demographics – Links – Wikipedia Site –

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ouray,_Colorado

Ridgway-Ouray Community Council -

http://www.roccnet.org/

Ouray Activities for all ages & interest – Listings -

http://www.ourayvacations.com/entertaining/

Ouray – Area Photos – Information – Links – Sangres Site -

http://sangres.com/places/westslope/ouray.htm

Ouray Photos 2001 – Daniel Ter-Nedden - Ghost Town Gallery Site -

http://www.ghosttowngallery.com/htme/ouray.htm

Ouray Aerial Large Photo – Terraserver Site –

http://terraserver.microsoft.com/image.aspx?S=11&T=1&X=663&Y=10529&Z=13&W=2

~ OURAY TOWN ~ OURAY COUNTY ~

Ouray History

Ouray Historic Walking Tour – MAP – Links -Ouray County Historical Society Site –

http://www.ouraycountyhistoricalsociety.org/WalkingTour.htm

Ouray, Colorado, “A Short History” - By Jerry Clark – Text & Many Historical Photos –

Narrow Gauge Site -

http://www.narrowgauge.org/ncmap/excursion7_ouray_history.html

Ouray - D&RG Railroad – Photos - Links – Ghost Depot Site –

http://ghostdepot.com/rg/mainline/marshall%20route/ouray.htm

Ouray - Photos by Dolores Steele & Todd Underwood - Ghost Towns Site -

http://www.ghosttowns.com/states/co/ouray.html

Ouray Images -Ted Kiersey Collection –

http://www.narrowgauge.org/ncmap/excursion7_ouray_tkc.html

Ouray Historic Railroad Photos by O. C. Perry – Links – DRGW Site –

http://www.drgw.org/features/ocperry/ouray.htm

~ Ouray History ~ OURAY TOWN ~ OURAY COUNTY ~

Ouray Schools

Ouray School District R-1 – All Schools Listed in this Site -

http://www.ouray.k12.co.us/

~ Ouray Schools ~ OURAY TOWN ~ OURAY COUNTY ~

Ouray Events - Entertainment

Events Calendar – Ouray CO Site –

http://www.ouraycolorado.com/Calendar

Ouray Performing Arts Guild Events –

http://www.ocpag.org/eventcalendar.htm

Ouray Entertainment – Scroll to Listing –

http://www.ouraycolorado.com/Entertainment

~ Ouray Events & Entertainment ~ OURAY TOWN ~ OURAY COUNTY ~

Ouray News

Ouray News - The Hub Marketplace -

http://www.ouraynews.com/

~ Ouray News ~ OURAY TOWN ~ OURAY COUNTY ~

Ouray Museum

Ouray County Historical Society – Text – Photos – Links -

http://www.ouraycountyhistoricalsociety.org/

Ouray County Historical Society – Ranch Room Photo –

http://www.ouraycountyhistoricalsociety.org/Ranch%20Room.htm

~ Ouray Museum ~ OURAY TOWN ~ OURAY COUNTY ~

Ouray Organizations

Ouray Elks BPOE #492 – “Established in Ouray County 1899”

http://www.ourayelks.org/

Partners Mentoring Youth – “Volunteers making the difference for Youth”

http://www.partners-west.org/

~ Ouray Organizations ~ OURAY TOWN ~ OURAY COUNTY ~

Ouray Name on the Vietnam Memorial Wall

SGT David Mclean Hollingworth –

http://tanaya.net/cgi-bin/vmw.cgi?23776

~ Ouray Name on the Vietnam Memorial Wall ~ OURAY TOWN ~ OURAY COUNTY ~

Ouray Restaurants – Food

Ouray Restaurants, Bakery – Listings – Ouray Colorado Site -

http://www.ouraycolorado.com/Dining

The Bistro at Billy Goat Gruffs –

http://www.ouraycolorado.com/biergarten

Back Street Bagel and Deli –

http://www.ouraycolorado.com/bagel

Bon Ton Restaurant - at “St. Elmo Hotel” -

http://www.stelmohotel.com/

Buen Tiempo Mexican Restaurant & Cantina –

http://www.ouraycolorado.com/buen

Coachlight Restaurant – Seafood – Steaks –

http://www.thecoachlight.com/

Exotic Earth Coffee Roasters – “We roast only organic beans, roast to order” –

http://www.exoticearthcoffeeroasters.com/

~ Ouray Restaurants/Food ~ OURAY TOWN ~ OURAY COUNTY ~

Historic Western Hotel & Saloon Restaurant -

http://www.historicwesternhotel.com/

Main Street Restaurant – Home Cooked Comfort Food – Fresh Pastries -

http://www.ouraycolorado.com/mainstreetrestaurant

Mouses’ Handmade Chocolates & Cyber Cafe – “truffles, toffees, fudge & caramels” -

http://www.mouseschocolates.com/

Ouray Brewery –

http://ouraybrewery.com/

Ouray Swim & Snack House –

http://www.ouraycolorado.com/swim

Outlaw Restaurant – Cocktails – Steak – Seafood – Ribs – More -

http://www.outlawrestaurant.com/

Tundra Dining Room – European Setting –

http://www.beaumonthotel.com/Tundra+Restaurant

~ Ouray Restaurants/Food ~ OURAY TOWN ~ OURAY COUNTY ~

Ouray Businesses

Ouray Area Businesses – Listings –

http://www.ouraycolorado.com/Area+Businesses

Ouray CO – Shops – Listings -

http://www.ouraycolorado.com/Shops

BIOTA Spring Water – Bottling Facility – Colorado Pure –

Planet Friendly Company -

http://www.biotaspringwater.com/

The Blue Pear Unique Gifts -

http://thebluepear.net/

Classics form the Past Antiques –

http://classicsfromthepast.com/

Columbine Mineral Shop – Serving collectors for 35 years -

http://www.collectors-mall.com/cms/

Colorado Minerals – Colorado Mineral Specimens -

http://coloradominerals.com/Colorado+Minerals

Denim of Antiquity “one of a kind wearable art” -

http://www.denimofantiquity.com/

~ Ouray Businesses ~ OURAY TOWN ~ OURAY COUNTY~

High Country Leather – “specialize in high quality fashions”

http://www.highcountryleathers.com/

Hypoxia Gym – Classes -

http://hypoxiagym.com/

Kirstophers Culinaire – Kitchen Store – Family owned & operated -

http://kcouray.com/default.aspx

Mountain Fever Shirts & Gifts –

http://www.rmtreasures.com/

Ouray Net – High Speed Internet Services -

http://www.ouraynet.com/

Ouray Toys – Unique & Educational Toys – more –

http://www.ouraytoys.com/

Rocking P Ranch – “Southwest Clothing, Gifts, Furniture & Western Art" -

http://www.rockinpranch.com/

Second Chance Humane Society & Thrift Store –

http://www.secondchancehumanesociety.org/

Spare Design – Logo Design – Brand Identity – Brochures – Newsletters – Posters –

Page Layout – Web Design -

http://www.sparedesign.net/

Visual Adventures Web Design –

http://visualadventures.com/

Willow Creek Floral – “Everything you could need for Weddings & special Events” -

http://www.willowcreekfloral.com/

Wired Computer Consulting – Don Roxby -

http://www.wiredsupport.biz/

~ Ouray Businesses ~ OURAY TOWN ~ OURAY COUNTY~

Ouray Arts

Ouray Galleries – Listings –

http://www.ouraycolorado.com/Galleries

Ouray County Arts Association –

http://www.ourayarts.org/

Ago Gallery – “Fine Art Gallery” – Artist Listings -

http://www.agogallery.com/

Kathleen Norris Cook, Photographer – On Line Photography -

http://www.kathleennorriscook.com/

Ivory’s Trading Company & Gallery – Original Artwork – Native American Jewelry –

Navajo Rugs – Bronzes – Hand Coiled Pottery – More -

http://www.ivorystradingandgallery.com/

Ouray Cinema & Theater – Scroll to Listing -

http://www.ourayvacations.com/entertaining/

Ouray Glassworks – Sam Rushing creates hand blown glass with Brilliant Colors” -

http://www.ourayglassworks.com/

Ouray County Performing Arts Guild – Concerts, Salons, Theater, & Poetry Readings –

http://www.ocpag.org/

~ Ouray Arts ~ OURAY TOWN ~ OURAY COUNTY~

Ouray Silversmiths – Creating jewelry as intriguing as the American West -

http://www.ouraysilversmiths.com/

Painting Marmot Art Supply & Art School –

http://www.paintingmarmotart.com/

Beth Paulson – Poetry –

http://wordcatcher.org/

Red Mountain Gallery – Ouray Gallery & Studio -

http://www.artinouray.com/

San Juan Pottery – “A collection of artistic pottery from talented Colorado Artists” -

http://www.sanjuanartpottery.com/

Schalla Jeweler – Quality, Education & Service - Diamonds – Pearls – Metals – More -

http://www.schallajewelers.com/

Skol Studio & Design – Custom Metalwork -

http://www.skolstudio.com/

The Artwork of Susan Snodgrass – Painting, watercolor, pastel, arcrylic, pencil – More -

http://www.suscolor.com/

Tagin Design Resources – Fine Judaica & Jewish Recognition Awards – Melanie Kling –

http://www.melaniekline.com/

~ Ouray Arts ~ OURAY TOWN ~ OURAY COUNTY~

Ouray Jeep, 4x4, & Hummer Tours

"Ouray is the Jeep Capitol of the World"

Ouray Jeep - Links – Off Road Rentals & Tours - Trails - Listings -

http://www.ouraycolorado.com/Jeeping

Ouray Jeep Jamboree –

http://www.offroadatlas.com/node/222

ATV Rentals in Ouray –

http://www.ride-n.com/

Canyon Creek Jeep – MAP – Jeep Road Details -

http://www.canyoncreekjeep.com/

“Colorado West” 4x4 Historic Tours, Jeep Rentals & Tours

http://www.coloradowestjeeps.com/

4x4 Adventures in the San Juan Mountains – MAP – Narrow Gauge Site –

http://www.narrowgauge.org/4x4/html/4X4.html

Ouray Mountain Adventures – “Explore the rocky mountains, and step back into history” -

http://www.ouraymountainadventures.com/

Poughkeepsie Gulch Trip by Bob Martin

http://www.4x4now.com/trcopg.htm

Red Mountain Jeep Rentals – “Come & explore the Ghost Towns on the Alpine Loop” -

http://www.redmtmotelrvpk.com/

Switzerland of America Tours – 4-wheel drive tours - jeep rentals –Fishing – hiking – horseback riding – More –

http://soajeep.com/

~ Jeep, 4x4, Hummer Tours ~ OURAY TOWN ~ OURAY COUNTY~

Ouray Outdoors/Sports/Businesses

Ouray Activities – Listings –

http://www.ouraycolorado.com/Activities

The Alpine Loop – Ouray to Lake City – MAP – Photos - Information – Sangres Site –

http://sangres.com/byways/alpine.htm

Bachelor –Syracuse Mine Tour – “Tour a real silver & gold mine” -

“Gold Pannin’” – More –

http://www.narrowgauge.org/4x4/html/bachelor_syracuse.html

Colorado Avalanche Information Center -

http://geosurvey.state.co.us/Default.aspx?tabid=68

Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre & Gunnison National Forests –

http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/gmug/

Hypoxia Gym –

http://hypoxiagym.com/

Ouray Hot Springs – Directory – Scroll to Ouray – CO Hot Springs Pools -

Links – Text – photos - Colorado Journeyer Site –

http://www.travelsos.net/colorado-journeyer/index.cfm?var_file=hot-springs/hotspring.htm

~ Ouray Outdoors/Businesses ~ OURAY TOWN ~ OURAY COUNTY~

Ouray Natural Hot Springs Pool – Since 1927 -

http://www.ouraycolorado.com/Hot+Springs+Pool

Ouray Mountain Sports – “Ice & rock climbing, cross country, Ski and snowshoe equipment –

rentals – clothing” –

http://www.ouraysports.com/

Ouray Mule & Carriage Co. – Carriage Rides & Tours -

http://www.ouraymule.com/

Ouray Trails Group – Preservation & Safe Public Use of Ouray County Trails –

Non-profit corporation of volunteers -

http://www.ouraytrails.org/

Ouray Trail Group – Cross Country Skiing & Snowshoeing – Trails – Information – Links – Ouray Trails Site -

http://www.ouraytrails.org/nordic.html

Ouray – Activities in the Ouray Area – Info - MAP – Links – Wildernet Site -

http://www.wildernet.com/pages/area.cfm?areaID=COOURAY&cu_id=1

~ Ouray Outdoors/Businesses ~ OURAY TOWN ~ OURAY COUNTY~

Outlaw Rivers & Jeep Tours – “Backcountry Jeeping – Hummer Tours - Rafting – Snowmobiling, Sleigh Rides” –

http://outlawtours.com/

Rigs Fly Shop & Guide Service – “Whitewater Rafting Guide & Fly Fishing” – More -

http://www.fishrigs.com/

The San Juan Hut System - “Travel Our Beautiful Back Country Hut to Hut”

http://sanjuanhuts.com/

San Juan Mountain Guides – “The Local Experts – Ice Climbing, Rock Climbing –Mountaineering – Ski & Avalanche Training -

http://www.ourayclimbing.com/

San Juan National Forest – MAP – Info. - Links - Sangres Site –

http://sangres.com/forest/forestsj.htm

Ophir Pass going to Telluride - Cycling Photos – Automatic Slideshow -

http://touring.bicyclingaroundtheworld.nl/bicycle/america/ophir_pass/summit.htm

~ Ouray Outdoors/Businesses ~ OURAY TOWN ~ OURAY COUNTY~

Ouray Ice Climbing

Advanced Ice Climbing – Director George Dunn –

http://www.mountainguides.com/ouray-vets.shtml

Ouray Mountain Sports – “Ice & rock climbing, cross country, ski

And snowshoe equipment – rentals – clothing” -

http://www.ouraysports.com/index.php

Ouray Ice Park Inc. – Opened 1995 – “World’s first park devoted

exclusively to the Sport of Ice Climbing” -

http://www.ourayicepark.com/

Ouray Ice Festival –

http://www.ourayicefestival.com/

San Juan Mountain Guides LLC – Premier Provider of Rock & Ice climbing – Skiing Instruction -

Ouray’s oldest original owner operated Guide Service & Climbing School”

http://www.ourayclimbing.com/

Skyward Mountaineering – Ice Climbing at All Levels – Rock Climbing – Back Country Skiing -

http://www.skywardmountaineering.com/

~ Ouray Ice Climbing ~ OURAY TOWN ~ OURAY COUNTY~

Ouray Lodging/RV Parks/Camping

Ouray Lodging, B&B, Cabins, RV Parks, Campgrounds,

Ouray Colorado Site -

http://www.ouraycolorado.com/Lodging

Ouray B&B Listings

http://www.colorado-bnb.com/ouray/

~ Ouray Lodging/RV Parks/Camping ~ OURAY TOWN ~ OURAY COUNTY ~

Alpenglow Resort Rentals -

http://www.alpenglowouray.com/

Amphitheater Campground – US Forest Campground -

http://www.ouraycolorado.com/amphitheater

Antlers Motel – Lodging Rooms & Gift Shop -

http://antlersouray.com/

Baby Bear Chalet – Fine lodging in beautiful Ouray Colorado –

http://www.babybearchalet.com/

Beaumont Hotel & Spa – Built in 1886 – Restored to Original Grandeur”

Historic Preservation Awards -

http://www.beaumonthotel.com/

Black Bear Manor Bed & Breakfast – Convenient 6^th Avenue Location

http://www.blackbearmanor.com/

~ Ouray Lodging/RV Parks/Camping ~ OURAY TOWN ~ OURAY COUNTY ~

Box Canyon Lodge & Hot Springs – “Peaceful location – clean – comfortable – nicely decorated” –

http://www.boxcanyonouray.com/

Bridal Veil Townhouse – Newly Built -

http://www.bridalveiltownhouseouray.com/

Brown Cabin – Sits high above the river 3 miles north of Ouray -

http://www.ouraycolorado.com/brown

Cascade Falls Lodge – Quiet, off-main street location in the

Center of town -

http://www.ouraycascadefallslodge.com/

The China Clipper B&B – Historic Building – “Casual Elegance – Classic Details -

Quality – Comfort & Privacy” –

http://ouraylodging-inns.com/

~ Ouray Lodging/RV Parks/Camping ~ OURAY TOWN ~ OURAY COUNTY ~

Christmas House B&B – 1889 Victorian Home –“ Ouray’s finest Lodging - Most amenities for the best value” -

http://christmashousebandb.com/

Damn Yankee Country Inn – “Discover the intimate charm & cozy comfort of Old Colorado”

http://www.innsite.com/inns/A030384.html

Elkhorn Cabins & Townhomes – Vacation Rentals -

http://www.elkhorncabins.com/

Elkhorn Ridge Log Home – Contemporary Log Home -

http://www.apex-1.net/prop/107loretta/107loretta.shtml

4J+1+1 RV Park –

http://www.ouraycolorado.com/rv4j

Historic Western Hotel – “Authentic Old West Hotel & Saloon - Served Visitors since the late 1800’s –

http://www.historicwesternhotel.com/

~ Ouray Lodging/RV Parks/Camping ~ OURAY TOWN ~ OURAY COUNTY ~

Hot Springs Inn – Totally New & Modern -

http://www.hotspringsinn.com/

Main Street House B&B & Chipeta Cottage – “Turn of the century Residence -

Ouray’s Historic District” –

http://www.mainstreethouse.com/

The Manor House B&B - “1890 Georgian Victorian House”

http://colorado-bnb.com/ouray/#manor

Ouray Hotel – “Offers modern convinces with an accent on Victorian Historic Living” -

http://ourayhotel.com/

Ouray Riverside Inn & Cabins – Camper sites – Rustic Rooms with all the amenities -

http://www.ourayriversideinn.com/

Ouray Victorian Inn – Immaculate spacious rooms with the best views in Ouray –

http://www.ouraycolorado.com/ourayvic

~ Ouray Lodging/RV Parks/Camping ~ OURAY TOWN ~ OURAY COUNTY ~

Plain Jane Sack & Snack B&B – “The B&B with a Mining Motif” -

http://plainjanebnb.com/

The Rivers Edge – “Quiet peaceful Location” - Rooms with fully equipped kitchens -

http://riversedgeouray.com/

The San Juan Hut System – “Travel our beautiful backcountry Hut to Hut” –

http://sanjuanhuts.com/

Secret Garden B&B – Perfect Spot for a relaxing weekend retreat -

http://www.secretgardenouray.com/

Spangler House B&B - Quiet location close to heart of town – “Friendly warm and intimate”

http://spanglerhouse.com/

St Elmo Hotel & Bon Ton Restaurant – “Turn of the century – Country Inn -

Established 1898” – Step back in time –

http://www.stelmohotel.com/

Twin Peaks Lodge & Hot Springs – Conveniently Located –

http://book.bestwestern.com/bestwestern/productInfo.do?propertyCode=06031

Wiesbaden Hot Springs Spa & Lodgings – “Casual elegance – European flair” –

Full range of Spa Treatments -

http://www.wiesbadenhotsprings.com/

~ Ouray Lodging/RV Parks/Camping ~ OURAY TOWN ~ OURAY COUNTY ~

RED MOUNTAIN GHOST TOWN

About 2 miles North Ouray, off road, to the West - Settled 1879

Red Mountain Town is in Ouray County, but it's history includes San Juan

County and Silverton during the earliest days of mining and the railroad

Red Mountain – Ghost Town – Photos by Todd Underwood & Dolores Steele

http://www.ghosttowns.com/states/co/redmountain.html

Red Mountain Town – 1895 Photo - Denver Public Library Site –

http://www.photoswest.org/cgi-bin/imager?10013131+X-13131

Red Mountain Town – 1891 Drawing - Denver Public Library Site –

http://www.photoswest.org/cgi-bin/imager?10013126+X-13126

Jail House at Red Mountain Town – 1932 Photo - Denver Public Library Site –

http://www.photoswest.org/cgi-bin/imager?10062097+X-62097

Red Mountain Town History, The Silverton Railroads - Photos by Ted Kierscey & Gary Lewis –

http://www.narrowgauge.org/ncmap/excur2_red_mnt_town.html

Red Mountain Mining District – Text – Photos – Ft. Lewis Site -

http://ocs.fortlewis.edu/redmountainproject/miningHistory.asp

History of Silverton Railroad – 1888 – Text – Photos – Narrowgage Site -

http://www.narrowgauge.org/ncmap/excur2_silverton_railroad_history.html

Silverton Railroad – Text – Wikipedia Site –

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silverton_Railroad

Red Mountain & Irontown Mining District History – Text by Beverly Rich – Silverton Magazine Site -

http://www.silvertonmagazine.com/history/Red_Mountain.htm

~ RED MOUNTAIN GHOST TOWN ~ OURAY COUNTY ~

Red Mountain Pass

Red Mountain Pass – Wikipedia Site –

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Mountain_Pass

Red Mountain Pass – Photos – Ouray Lovers Site –

http://www.ouraylovers.com/red-mountain-pass.htm

Cycling Red Mountain Pass – Photos – Cycle Pass Site –

http://cyclepass.com/t_p_Red_Mountain.html

Driving Red Mountain Pass – You Tube –

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3D6wIkLfBw

Red Mountain Pass Sign –

http://www.panoramio.com/photo/7679458

Red Mountain Pass Videos – You Tube –

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmU-3u3jdfQ

Red Mountain Pass Night Photo - The Million Dollar Highway by G. Arnell Williams -

http://www.dramainnature.com/photograph_of_the_million_dollar_highway_poster.htm

~ RED MOUNTAIN PASS ~ OURAY COUNTY ~

RIDGWAY

34 Miles North of Silverton CO on US 550

Links: Ridgway History ~ Ridgway Schools ~ Ridgway Events ~ Ridgeway Media ~

~ Ridgeway Railroad Museum ~ Ridgeway Name on the Vietnam Memorial Wall ~

Ridgway Restaurants ~ Ridgway Businesses ~ Ridgway Arts ~ Ridgway Outdoors ~

Ridgway Lodging/RV Parks/Camping ~

~ RIDGWAY ~ OURAY COUNTY ~

Town of Ridgway Colorado –

http://www.ridgwayco.us/

Ridgway Area Chamber of Commerce –

http://www.ridgwaycolorado.com/

Ridgway-Ouray Community Council -

http://www.roccnet.org/

Ridgway CO - Drive MAP for Colorado

http://www.coloradovacation.com/drivemap/ridgway.htm

~ RIDGWAY ~ OURAY COUNTY ~

Ridgway History

Ridgway – Silverstage Site – Short History –

http://www.silverstage.net/ridgway.htm

Ridgway– 1900 Photo - Denver Public Library Site –

http://www.photoswest.org/cgi-bin/imager?20004954+CHS.X4954

Rio Grande Southern Railroad – Text- Links – RGS Site –

http://rgs.railfan.net/

Rio Grande Southern Railroad – Text – Photos – Wikipedia Site –

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rio_Grande_Southern_Railroad

Ridgway Historic Railroad DRGW Photos by O. C. Perry – Links –

http://www.drgw.org/features/ocperry/ridgway.htm

Ridgeway - D&RG Railroad – MAP – Links – Ghost Depot Site –

http://ghostdepot.com/rg/mainline/san%20juan%20branch/ridgway.htm

Alamosa to Ridgway CO– D&RG Railroad – MAP – Links Photos – Ghost Depot Site –

http://ghostdepot.com/rg/mainline/san%20juan%20branch/sanjuan.htm

RGS Timeline – Rio Grande Southern Railroad -

http://rgsrr.home.comcast.net/rgs/tline1.html

~ Ridgway History ~ RIDGWAY ~ OURAY COUNTY ~

Ridgway Schools

Ridgway Schools – Photos –

http://www.ridgway.k12.co.us/

Ridgway Elementary School –

http://www.ridgway.k12.co.us/students/faculty-web-pages/elementary

Ridgway Middle School Web –

http://www.ridgway.k12.co.us/students/faculty-web-pages/middleschool

Ridgway High School -

http://www.ridgway.k12.co.us/students/faculty-web-pages/highschool

~ Ridgway Schools ~ RIDGWAY ~ OURAY COUNTY ~

Ridgeway Events

Ridgway Area Calendar - Events –

http://ridgwaycolorado.com/events/?l2=Calendar&

~ Ridgway Events ~ RIDGWAY ~ OURAY COUNTY ~

Ridgeway Media

Ouray News - The Hub Marketplace Newspaper -

http://www.ouraynews.com/

KVNF – Welcome to Mountain Grown Public Radio -

http://www.kvnf.org/

~ Ridgeway Media ~ RIDGWAY ~ OURAY COUNTY ~

Ridgeway Railroad Museum

Ridgway Railroad Museum – Non-profit Member Supported -

http://www.ridgwayrailroadmuseum.org/

~ Ridgeway Railroad Museum ~ RIDGWAY ~ OURAY COUNTY ~

Ridgeway Name on the Vietnam Memorial Wall

PFC Robert Lee Dickson -

http://tanaya.net/cgi-bin/vmw.cgi?13240

~ Ridgeway Name on the Vietnam Memorial Wall ~ RIDGWAY ~ OURAY COUNTY ~

Ridgway Restaurants

Ridgeway Restaurants – Scroll to Listings –

http://www.ouraycolorado.com/Dining

Drakes Restaurant – “An Eclectic Menu of American, Greek,

Cajun Food & Fearless Specials”–

http://www.drakesrestaurant.com/

True Grit Café - Cowboy Friendly – Cowboy Cuisine -

http://www.truegritcafe.com/

~ Ridgway Restaurants ~ RIDGWAY ~ OURAY COUNTY ~

Ridgway Businesses

Allison Construction Co. – ““Neighbors building homes for neighbors” -

Building in SW CO for 20 years”

http://www.allisonconstructionco.com/

Alternative Power Enterprises – Certified Solar Energy Installation Professionals -

http://www.alternative-power.com/

Artistic Living Homes – “Let your imagination lead you”

http://www.artistic-living-homes.com/

Avalanche Graphics, LLC –

http://www.avalanchegrfx.com/

Bridger Construction Services, LLC – Scott Bridger -

http://www.bridgerconstructionservices.com/

Landform Design Build, LLC – Construction Co. – “Custom Built” -

http://www.landformdesign.com/About%20Our%20Projects.html

Lorimer Network Research, Inc. – “Technology Consulting Services” -

Business Solutions with a Touch of Rocket Science –

http://www.lornet.com/

~ Ridgway Businesses ~ RIDGWAY ~ OURAY COUNTY ~

Merling Photographic – Pacie Merling Miller, Photographer –

http://www.merlingphotographic.com/index_mr.htm

“Rays Good Stuff” – Beef Jerky, Amish Style Carmel’s, Gift Boxes –

http://www.raysgoodstuff.com/

RGSSRR Hobbies – Scale Models – Specializing in CO Narrow Gauge –

http://www.rgsrrhobbies.com/

Willowcreek Floral – Serves entire SW CO -

http://www.willowcreekfloral.com/

~ Ridgway Businesses ~ RIDGWAY ~ OURAY COUNTY ~

Ridgway Arts

Billings Artworks –

http://www.billingsartworks.com/

Cimarron Guitars - "Custom Built Guitars" - Established 1990 -

http://cimarronguitars.com/

George Kernan – Oil Paintings on Canvas -

http://georgekernan.com/toc.htm

Judy & Kim Nordquist Sculpture –

http://www.judynordquist.com/

Dave Phillips Studio – Artist -

http://www.davephillipsstudio.com/

Rose Walsh – Artist –

http://rosewalsh.net/

John Wayne – “True Grit” filmed at Ridgway –

http://www.homestead.com/deewebs/theduke.html

“Unicas” - Southwest Multicultural Fashion, Funk & Décor – from all over the World -

http://www.unicas.com/

~ Ridgway Arts ~ RIDGWAY ~ OURAY COUNTY ~

Ridgway Outdoors

Chicks with Picks – Women’s Rock & Ice Climbing –

http://www.chickswithpicks.net/

Double Shoe Cattle Co. – The perfect location for your next Production -

http://greatranchlocation.com/

Fairway Pines Golf Course -

http://www.golflink.com/golf-courses/course.asp?course=1473056

OXO Hereford Ranches - “We raise registered Herefords” -

http://home.earthlink.net/%7Ematasovic/ranch.html

San Juan Balloon Adventures – “Hot Air Balloon Rides” –

http://www.sanjuanballoon.com/

Skyward Mountaineering – AMGA & UIAGM Certified - The art of mountain climbing -

http://www.skywardmountaineering.com/

Ridgway State Park

http://www.ouraycolorado.com/ridgwaypark

~ Ridgway Outdoors ~ RIDGWAY ~ OURAY COUNTY ~

Ridgway Lodging/RV Parks/Camping

Centennial RV Park & Campground –“In the hub of all Major Attractions” –

http://www.coloradovacation.com/camp/cent/

Chipeta Sun Lodge & Spa – Lodge – Luxurious Suites – Condominiums - Spa –

“Romantic Getaway” -

http://www.chipeta.com/

Elk River Ranch – Expansive private lodge-like home on a sprawling ranch” -

http://www.elkriverranch.net/

Orvis Hot Springs Resort – “Rest, Relax, Rejuvenate” – Lodging - Rooms

(do not have phones or RV) – Massage – Tent & Vehicle Camping -

http://orvishotsprings.com/

Peace Makers Lodge – “Home away from home”

http://www.piecemakers.com/pm/co_b_b.html

~ Ridgway Lodging/RV Parks/Camping ~ RIDGWAY ~ OURAY COUNTY ~

Ridgway Lodging – Scroll to Listings –

http://www.ouraycolorado.com/Lodging

Ridgway-Ouray Lodge & Suites – One of the Newest & Most Popular Inns -

http://www.ridgwaylodgeandsuites.com/

Singer Cabin – Fully Furnished Cabin Rental – Up to Six Guests -

http://www.aceshardware.com/singercabin/index.html

Time Out Inn – A Unique and Elegant Lodging Experience

http://www.timeoutinn.com/

San Juan Hut to Hut Systems Inc.

http://sanjuanhuts.com/

Singer Cabin – Fully furnished cabin on a private road that can

Lodge up to 6 guests

http://www.singercabin.com/

Sublette Ranch – Guest House – Montrose -

http://www.subletteranch.com/

Uncompahgre National Forest Campgrounds – Listings –

http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/gmug/recreation/unc_camping.shtml

Walther Ranch is a Jewel in a Natural Setting -

http://www.waltherranch.com/

~ Ridgway Lodging/RV Parks/Camping ~ RIDGWAY ~ OURAY COUNTY ~

SAN JUAN SKYWAY

San Juan Skyway – MAP – 236 Mile Loop – Go Durango Site -

http://www.godurango.com/swcolorado/sanjuanskyway.asp

San Juan Skyway – Text - MAP – Ouray CO Site -

http://www.ouraycolorado.com/San+Juan+Skyway

San Juan Skyway Scenic Byway – Text- Links – Wikipedia Site -

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Juan_Skyway_Scenic_Byway

The San Juan Skyway – Ouray – Placerville – Telluride - Cortez –

Durango – MAP – Photos – Links – Sangres Site –

http://sangres.com/byways/sanjuanskyway.htm

~ SAN JUAN SKYWAY ~ RIDGWAY ~ OURAY COUNTY ~

SNEFFELS Ghost Town

Near Ouray

Sneffles Ghost Town – Photos by Dolores Steele & Todd Underwood – GhostTowns Site -

http://www.ghosttowns.com/states/co/sneffels.html

Sneffels CO MAP –

http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Sneffels&state=CO

~ SNEFFELS ~ OURAY COUNTY ~