We decided to spend a couple weekends exploring Colorado this summer. So, we headed south to a mountain town we heard people rave about called Ouray. It lived up to the hype.
Its nickname is the Switzerland of America and I'd say that is accurate. It is the cutest, little old mining town nestled in a tight canyon with tall, steep mountains in all directions. Waterfalls cascade down these mountains in every view. There is a huge hot springs there as well. We had a fun day hiking and exploring and the kids did great.
Box Canyon Falls was very unique in that it was a huge waterfall that carved itself through a mountain. It was incredibly powerful.
The views were breath taking.
We will definitely be back.
Just on the other side of the mountain is Telluride. However, we had to drive around the mountain, which took about an hour. We spent a fun afternoon riding the gondola over the mountain and checking out the popular ski town.
Next stop Mesa Verde...
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