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Colorado's Blue Lakes trailhead closes, marking 'first phase' of broader plan

Ridgway, Colorado · Ridgway

Colorado's Blue Lakes trailhead closes, marking 'first phase' of broader plan

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A scenic destination in southwest Colorado has closed for the summer, marking the start of more changes to come. This month marked the start of a previous U.S. Forest Service order closing the trailhead for Blue Lakes -- the launchpoint for the chain of turquoise waters high in the San Juan Mountains. The closure is expected to last through August or "as soon as it is safe to access the area," according to the Forest Service notice detailing rec…See the Story

New shuttle services at the Ridgway RiverFest in 2025

Ridgway, Colorado · Ridgway

New shuttle services at the Ridgway RiverFest in 2025

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

The annual Ridgway RiverFest is known for its river races including the Junk of the Unc homemade watercraft competition. Besides the talented Ouray Mountain Rescue Team kayakers, who accompany the racers and show off their skills before the race, people…Read Article

This Colorado Region Is Called the 'Switzerland of America'—and I Explored It on an Epic 5-day Hike

This Colorado Region Is Called the 'Switzerland of America'—and I Explored It on an Epic 5-day Hike

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A five-day trek through Colorado's San Juan Mountain range includes alpine lakes, fields of wildflowers, and cozy huts. Brooke Warren Hiking through Paradise Basin on the Million Dollar Trek, in Colorado’s San Juan Mountains.I was crouching in the shelter of a boulder, 12,000 feet up in Colorado's San Juan Mountains, as wind and rain whipped around me. Two fighter jets whizzed by, the roar of their engines cutting through the sound of thunder. P…Read Article

Popular Colorado Hiking Area Is Now Closed For Restoration Efforts

The Blue Lakes area trailhead, accessed from County Road 7 approximately 12 miles southwest of Ridgway, Colorado, has been temporarily closed by the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison (GMUG) National Forests, with the closure expected to remain through August 2025. Blue Lakes Trail The closure was put in place for trailhead construction and restoration efforts and will be lifted as soon as it’s safe to access the area. The efforts mark the st…Ridgway, Colorado · Ridgway Read Article

MUSINGS FROM OURAY: Letters Home from early Pioneers

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The gold rush to the far reaches of Kansas Territory (Colorado) in 1859 brought tens of thousands of hopeful fortune seekers west from the States. Health and wealth were the expected prizes of making the long, sometimes dangerous, journey. On…Ouray · Ouray Read Article

MUSINGS FROM OURAY: Letters Home from early Pioneers

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The gold rush to the far reaches of Kansas Territory (Colorado) in 1859 brought tens of thousands of hopeful fortune seekers west from the States. Health and wealth were the expected prizes of making the long, sometimes dangerous, journey. On…Health · Ouray Read Article

Plowing Colorado's Iconic Alpine Loop

The Alpine Loop is one of the most spectacular mountain routes in Colorado. It’s rugged and demanding, requiring high-clearance four-wheel-drive vehicles to pass. The route runs through heart of the San Juan Mountains, connecting Ouray, Lake City, and Silverton via rocky roads first used by 19th-century miners. The route combines two 12,000-foot mountain passes, Cinnamon and Engineer. Before these stunning routes to open up, extensive plowing co…Ouray · Ouray Read Article

48 hours in Ouray: Exploring the 'Switzerland of America'

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In southwest Colorado, it’s amazing what all can be tucked into a box canyon. Herein lies Ouray, surrounded by craggy walls that seemingly can’t contain the options for shopping, dining and sightseeing.Ouray · Ouray See the Story

MUSINGS FROM OURAY: Letters Home from early Pioneers

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The gold rush to the far reaches of Kansas Territory (Colorado) in 1859 brought tens of thousands of hopeful fortune seekers west from the States. Health and wealth were the expected prizes of making the long, sometimes dangerous, journey. On…Ouray · Ouray Read Article

MUSINGS FROM OURAY: Shooting of one of Ouray's Scarlet Daughters of Prosperity

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Annie Hawkins was described as a good-looking young woman with a bright, intelligent face. The description, in the Leadville Evening Chronicle in 1886, unfortunately, was relating that she was a witness and perhaps an accomplice to a murder.Climate Change · Ouray Read Article

Kaleta & Super Yamba Band plays Ridgway, Paonia — Afrobeat veteran played with Fela Kuti, King Sunny Ade & Lauryn Hill

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Afrobeat is coming to the Western Slope, when Kaleta & Super Yamba Band perform in both Paonia and Ridgway. The Paonia performance is scheduled for May 16 at Big B's, while the Ridgway performance will be held at The Sherbino…Ridgway, Colorado · Ridgway Read Article