The Uncompahgre Angler
For about 16 weeks I set out to document the angler side of Preston Roberts. Fishing can create some incredible moments. This is my attempt of capturing those moments and sharing the story behind Preston's young fishing career.
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Uncompahgre River Walk
Slideshow of the Uncompahgre River Walk in Ouray, Colorado. More information is available on gjhikes.com.
Booming Waterfall in Ouray Colorado
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The Box Canyon Waterfall & Park is Ouray's natural wonder—formed when the rushing waters of Canyon Creek eroded a deep and narrow box canyon through fault weakened limestone. The park's short trails are easily accessible from the southwest corner of town. You can reach the visitor center and entrance either by car or by foot. The lower trail, an easy 500-feet hike via a walkway and suspension bridge will lead you straight into the belly of the falls. You will be silenced by roaring water as the force of thousands of gallons a minute ricochet off a mix of rugged crags and smoothly eroded pre-Cambrian rock, rushing eighty feet to the canyon's bottom.
Stop and soak up the beauty of the surrounding forests in one of the numerous sheltered picnic houses situated throughout the park. Some of the gazebos have grills and are perfect for a family gathering or for a peaceful place to get away with friends. Be sure to walk through the Visitor Center and see the interpretive exhibits on the geology, wildlife, rare plant life, and history of the area. From the visitor center, you can also take the short but steep hike to the bridge above the falls and look down on the fury of the water as it plummets into the canyon and, as an added treat, enjoy beautiful views of Ouray. The native plant loop is a short and level trail near the visitor center where you can enjoy the sights and sounds of the forest.
In 2001, this breathtaking park was designated an important bird watching area by the National Audubon Society. It supports one of the state's largest populations of Black Swifts, a protected species. These birds nest in their preferred habitat— the canyon walls sheltered by overhanging rocks near waterfalls.
The Park is located at the west end of Third Avenue. To reach the entrance to the falls by foot, walk two blocks up the left fork at the end of Third Avenue. At the end of this quarter-mile moderately sloped hill, you will find the entrance to the Park and the Visitor Center. To drive from town, follow Hwy 550 south of Ouray, taking an immediate right onto CR 361 after the first hairpin turn. Follow the signs to the right, going over the Uncompahgre Gorge to the drive-in entrance.
Scenic Byway: Million Dollar Highway US 550 Silverton to Ouray Colorado.
If you are more about the journey than the destination and like mountain driving, then Ouray to Silverton on Highway 550 needs to be on your to do list.
U.S. Route 550 at the Uncompahgre Gorge
The Million Dollar Highway stretches for about 25 miles (40 km) in western Colorado and follows the route of U.S. 550 between Silverton and Ouray, Colorado. It is part of the San Juan Skyway Scenic Byway. Between Durango and Silverton the Skyway loosely parallels the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad.
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Hooray for Ouray KOA! // KOA Campground Review // Ouray, CO [EP 22]
Come along for a review of the KOA Campground just outside Ouray, Colorado.
Ouray, also known as the Switzerland of America, is a beautiful mountain town known for skiing, hiking, and countless other outdoor activities. This town of just over 1,000 people is nestled in the mountains of western Colorado at an altitude of nearly 8,000 feet. The KOA campground is the nicest of the KOA sites we've experienced. We were extremely pleased with the attentive staff, wooded spaces, and access to everything the area has to offer.
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Uncompahgre River | Wikipedia audio article
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The Uncompahgre River is a tributary of the Gunnison River, approximately 75 mi (121 km) long, in southwestern Colorado in the United States. Lake Como at 12,215 ft (3723m) in northern San Juan County, in the Uncompahgre National Forest in the northwestern San Juan Mountains is the headwaters of the river. It flows northwest past Ouray, Ridgway, Montrose, and Olathe and joins the Gunnison at Confluence Park in Delta.
The river forms Poughkeepsie Gulch and the Uncompahgre Gorge. The major tributaries are all creeks draining the northwest San Juan Mountains.
There are two dams on the Uncompahgre River, a small diversion dam in the Uncompahgre Gorge, and Ridgway Dam below the town of Ridgway which forms Ridgway Reservoir.
The river is used for irrigation in the Uncompahgre Valley. Additionally, water from the Gunnison is diverted to the valley via the Gunnison Tunnel. The Uncompahgre is unnavigable except at high water.
The name Uncompahgre ( (listen)) comes from the Ute word Uncompaghre, which loosely translates to dirty water, red lake, or red water spring and is likely a reference to the many hot springs in the vicinity of Ouray.
How do you pronounce 'Ouray,' Colorado?
Tim Butler asked us to figure out the official way to say Ouray, so we called the town's visitor center and talked to Mary. (She's 80, so she knows a lot of stuff.)
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Rigs Fly Shop & Guide Service Ouray Ridgway Colorado
Rigs Fly Shop & Guide Service is Ouray, Ridgway, Montrose and Telluride's finest Fly & Tackle Shop in Southwest Colorado. Featuring guided fly fishing trips, whitewater rafting trips, family recreation, multi day float fishing on the Gunnison River / Black Canyon Gunnison Gorge, rentals, clinics, public & private waters, & inflatable kayak trips.
Million Dollar Highway near Silverton
Riding the Million Dollar Highway from Ouray to Durango, Colorado in September , 2016.
U.S. Route 550 (US 550) is a spur of U.S. Highway 50 that runs from Bernalillo, New Mexico to Montrose, Colorado in the western United States. The section from Silverton to Ouray is frequently called the Million Dollar Highway.
The Million Dollar Highway stretches for about 25 miles (40 km) in western Colorado and follows the route of U.S. 550 between Silverton and Ouray, Colorado. It is part of the San Juan Skyway Scenic Byway. Between Durango and Silverton the Skyway loosely parallels the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad.
Though the entire stretch has been called the Million Dollar Highway, it is really the twelve miles (19 km) south of Ouray through the Uncompahgre Gorge to the summit of Red Mountain Pass which gains the highway its name. This stretch through the gorge is challenging and potentially hazardous to drive; it is characterized by steep cliffs, narrow lanes, and a lack of guardrails; the ascent of Red Mountain Pass is marked with a number of hairpin curves used to gain elevation, and again, narrow lanes for traffic—many cut directly into the sides of mountains. During this ascent, the remains of the Idarado Mine are visible. Travel north from Silverton to Ouray allows drivers to hug the inside of curves; travel south from Ouray to Silverton perches drivers on the vertiginous outside edge of the highway. Large RVs travel in both directions, which adds a degree of excitement (or danger) to people in cars.[6] The road is kept open year-round. Summer temperatures can range from 70–90 °F highs at the ends of the highway to 50–70 °F in the mountain passes. The snow season starts in October, and snow will often close the road in winter. Chains may be required to drive.[7]
million dollar hwy 3 mountain passes + uncompahgre gorge
3 mountain passes in about 40 miles:
Coal Bank Pass, elevation 10,640 ft (3,240 m).
Molas Pass, elevation 10,970 ft (3,340 m).
Red Mountain Pass, elevation 11,018 ft (3,358 m).
Uncompahgre Gorge
San Juan Mountains - San Juan National Forest
Fly Fishing the Uncompahgre River, CO
Ridgway, CO. Fly fishing the Uncompahgre River below Ridgway Reservoir for trout. RIGS Fly Shop and Outfitter guides on the Uncompahgre River and surrounding water ways. The Uncompahgre is mostly private with a small section of public water below Ridgway Reservoir
How do you pronounce 'Uncompahgre?'
Today on “What do YOU say?” is one that’s about as difficult to spell as it is to pronounce. It’s that national forest near Montrose in the western side of the state, starting with a U and growing more complicated from there.
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Surviving the Million Dollar Highway
The trip over Molas Pass on Highway 550 from Ouray to Silverton, CO is a hairy one. This steep, narrow, winding road was made for horses. Not fifth wheels! But it is beautiful and we did survive. Follow all our crazy hair-brained full time RVing travels at LiveWorkDream.com!
Basin Trail
Slideshow of the Basin Trail in the Uncompahgre National Forest near Grand Junction, Colorado.
Copy of Million Dollar Highway near Silverton
Riding the Million Dollar Highway from Ouray to Durango, Colorado in September , 2016.
U.S. Route 550 (US 550) is a spur of U.S. Highway 50 that runs from Bernalillo, New Mexico to Montrose, Colorado in the western United States. The section from Silverton to Ouray is frequently called the Million Dollar Highway.
The Million Dollar Highway stretches for about 25 miles (40 km) in western Colorado and follows the route of U.S. 550 between Silverton and Ouray, Colorado. It is part of the San Juan Skyway Scenic Byway. Between Durango and Silverton the Skyway loosely parallels the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad.
Though the entire stretch has been called the Million Dollar Highway, it is really the twelve miles (19 km) south of Ouray through the Uncompahgre Gorge to the summit of Red Mountain Pass which gains the highway its name. This stretch through the gorge is challenging and potentially hazardous to drive; it is characterized by steep cliffs, narrow lanes, and a lack of guardrails; the ascent of Red Mountain Pass is marked with a number of hairpin curves used to gain elevation, and again, narrow lanes for traffic—many cut directly into the sides of mountains. During this ascent, the remains of the Idarado Mine are visible. Travel north from Silverton to Ouray allows drivers to hug the inside of curves; travel south from Ouray to Silverton perches drivers on the vertiginous outside edge of the highway. Large RVs travel in both directions, which adds a degree of excitement (or danger) to people in cars.[6] The road is kept open year-round. Summer temperatures can range from 70–90 °F highs at the ends of the highway to 50–70 °F in the mountain passes. The snow season starts in October, and snow will often close the road in winter. Chains may be required to drive.[7]
Out of Ouray on the Million Dollar Highway in 4K.
This is just a small 4K video using the small Sony X1000V Actioncam on the drive as one leaves Ouray, CO, driving south on the Million Dollar Highway {Highway 550 in Colorado}. This video covers only a few miles to an amazing overlook that looks down upon the Uncompahgre River and Bear Creek area that's located a few miles just south of Ouray.
Red Mountain Pass
Highway 550 from Ouray to Silverton is a beautiful scenic drive called the Million Dollar Highway, due to it's expensive costs of construction.
Million Dollar Highway Drivelapse
The Million Dollar Highway stretches for about 25 miles (40 km) in western Colorado and follows the route of U.S. 550 between Silverton and Ouray, Colorado. It is part of the San Juan Skyway Scenic Byway. Between Durango and Silverton the Skyway loosely parallels the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad.
Though the entire stretch has been called the Million Dollar Highway, it is really the twelve miles (19 km) south of Ouray through the Uncompahgre Gorge to the summit of Red Mountain Pass which gains the highway its name. This stretch through the gorge is challenging and potentially hazardous to drive; it is characterized by steep cliffs, narrow lanes, and a lack of guardrails; the ascent of Red Mountain Pass is marked with a number of hairpin curves used to gain elevation, and again, narrow lanes for traffic—many cut directly into the sides of mountains. During this ascent, the remains of the Idarado Mine are visible. Travel north from Silverton to Ouray allows drivers to hug the inside of curves; travel south from Ouray to Silverton perches drivers on the vertiginous outside edge of the highway. Large RVs travel in both directions, which adds a degree of excitement (or danger) to people in cars. The road is kept open year-round. Summer temperatures can range from 70-90 degree highs at the ends of the highway to 50-70 degrees in the mountain passes. The snow season starts in October, and snow will often close the road in winter. Chains may be required to drive.
Timber Ridge Lodge Ouray - Ouray Hotels, Colorado
Timber Ridge Lodge Ouray 3 Stars Hotel in Ouray,Colorado Within US Travel Directory Offering ice climbing, hiking, whitewater rafting and summer canyoning opportunities, this lodge is just 0.8 km from Ouray town centre and 5 minutes’ walk away from Ouray Hot Springs pools.
Free Wi-Fi is provided in all rooms.
Each room at Timber Ridge Lodge Ouray includes a microwave, refrigerator, and coffee maker.
A TV with satellite channels is also offered.
This lodge offers BBQ facilities.
The tour desk can assist with planning a variety of outdoor activities including Jeep and ATV rentals, tours and excursions.
Guests have access to a picnic area with gas grills and a fire pit.
The frozen waterfall of Uncompahgre Gorge is 1.
6 km from this lodge.
Ironton ghost town is located 14.
5 km from the lodge.
Animas Forks ghost town is less than 30 minutes' drive.
Timber Ridge Lodge Ouray - Ouray Hotels, Colorado
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