Laura's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Iphathwa lezwe lase Black Canyon of the Gunnison
Blue Mesa Reservoir
Owl Creek Pass
Ute Indian Museum
17253 Chipeta RdFor those who are into engineering, both the thin arch dam design and ,"hidden", powerhouse are landmark features that were creative back in the late-1960's when it was built.Beyond that the dam is set in a beautiful narrow canyon on the Gunnison River, with hiking, fishing and picnicking options just below the dam. It is most spectacular if you are there when they are spilling water from the dam as the spillway's free-fall drop of over 350 ft makes quite a,"waterfall"
Morrow Point Dam
For those who are into engineering, both the thin arch dam design and ,"hidden", powerhouse are landmark features that were creative back in the late-1960's when it was built.Beyond that the dam is set in a beautiful narrow canyon on the Gunnison River, with hiking, fishing and picnicking options just below the dam. It is most spectacular if you are there when they are spilling water from the dam as the spillway's free-fall drop of over 350 ft makes quite a,"waterfall"
At the mouth of the Cimmaron Creek, just upstream of where it spills into the Gunnison River, stands a reminder of bygone day of railroading. Restored box car #278, it's coal tender, box car and caboose stand atop the last remaining trestle of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison route
Cimarron Canyon Rail Exhibit
At the mouth of the Cimmaron Creek, just upstream of where it spills into the Gunnison River, stands a reminder of bygone day of railroading. Restored box car #278, it's coal tender, box car and caboose stand atop the last remaining trestle of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison route
Recreation
Ouray is known as the Switzerland of America due to the high rising mountains on 3 sides.
You can hike Box Canyon Falls Park or Cascade Falls Park.
Great shopping and restaurants as well! It's about a 90 min drive from the cabin
Ouray Hot Springs
Silver Jack Reservoir
You can rent paddle boards at Dallas Creek, part of Ridgeway State Park
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I-Ridgway State Park
28555 Highway 550You can rent paddle boards at Dallas Creek, part of Ridgeway State Park
Food scene
Horsefly Brewing Company
846 E Main StGreat food and beer!
About 45 min from cabin
Elk Mountain resort is abut 90 minutes from the cabin. It's a beautiful drive and a great place for a leisurely brunch
Elk Mountain Resort
97 Elk DriveElk Mountain resort is abut 90 minutes from the cabin. It's a beautiful drive and a great place for a leisurely brunch