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RIDGWAY is the northern entrance of the
scenic San Juan Skyway, which serves as a crossroad for commerce,
transportation, history and scenery. The Skyway, one of the
All-American Roads in the U.S., winds through unmatched scenery —
a photographer’s dream. Nestled in the picturesque
Uncompahgre Valley and surrounded by majestic snow-capped peaks of the
Cimarron and San Juan Mountains, Ridgway is the “Gateway to the
San Juans.” This “gateway” position was recognized
over 100 years ago when the Rio Grande Southern established Ridgway as
a railhead center servicing the nearby mining towns of Ouray and
Telluride. Acres of State Park includes hiking, camping and a 5-mile
long reservoir. Relax and picnic under the shade of 100-year-old
cottonwoods in Ridgway Town Park, one of the prettiest anywhere.
Ridgway’s park and surroundings were locations for the movies
“True Grit”, and “How the West Was Won”. This
park also hosts year round festivities. Hot air balloon rides bring you
high into the mountain ranges for the most spectacular views!
OURAY has been a special destination of
world travelers for more than 100 years. This small intimate community
is nestled in some of the most rugged and towering peaks of the
Rockies. Set at the narrow head of a valley and surrounded on three
sides with 13,000 feet snowcapped peaks - Ouray has been eloquently
nicknamed the "Switzerland of America." A small mountain town yet an
outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. There isn’t any form of
outdoor sport that can’t be found all year long. Biking, hiking,
fishing, horseback riding, jeep tours, mine tours, hot springs
photography, wild life viewing, scenic drives, ice climbing, ice
skating, cross country skiing and snow mobiling.
TELLURIDE is mostly known for the
Telluride Ski Resort. 1700 acres of skiable terrain almost equally
divided between beginner, intermediate and expert runs. Down hill
trails, snowboard terrain and cross country tracks offer diverse crowd
of skiers & riders a wealth of adventures. Summer activities with
Premier Festivals drawing thousands of visitors each year. The lifts
continue to run, giving hikers & biker’s access to dozens of
winding trails full of views, wildflowers and streams. Also hosting a
beautiful Mountain Golf Club.
MONTROSE is situated on
the Western Slope of the Rocky Mountains and home to the Black Canyon
National Park and offers scenic mountains, valleys, canyons, mesas,
lakes and rivers, plus all the recreational activities that accompany
these natural wonders like hiking, mountain biking, skiing, fishing,
camping, boating and more. Montrose lies at an elevation of 5,794
feet above sea level, has mild summers and winters with minimal snow
accumulation in the city, making a great four season playground. The
areas largest ‘small town’, yet enough growth for the areas
employment and recreation.
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