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“Welcome to Ouray” rings through the lobby of the Ouray Visitor Center throughout the year. Undoubtedly the most cheerful and hospitable staff and volunteers in the state, we work tirelessly to provide our visitors with the best information about what to see and do in Ouray. Whether you are planning your vacation, buying the lucky Jeep Raffle ticket, looking for the perfect giſt or souvenir, or just sharing your joy in our city, you will find a friendly voice or smile waiting for you. Our goal is to help you discover your next great adventure and experience all that Ouray has to offer. Stop in and say hello. We can’t wait to meet you! THIS PUBLICATION WAS PRODUCED BY FOUR CORNERS PRINTING/THE DURANGO HERALD Publisher Richard Ballantine Chief Financial Officer Robert Whitson V.P. of Newspaper Advertising Paul C. Hay Design Manager Brady Sutherlin Layout & Design Mitchell Carter Advertising Design Tracy Willbanks Content Editor Jan Nesset Advertising Sales Ralph Maccarone PHOTO CREDITS Cover MAIN: KANE SCHEIDEGGER BOTTOM LEFT TO RIGHT: COLORADO TOURISM OFFICE, KANE SCHEIDEGGER, RANDY LANGSTRAAT, RANDY LANGSTRAAT Table of Contents MAIN: RANDY LANGSTRAAT GROUP SHOT: BRUCE GULDE REFLECTIONS ON OURAY ...................................................6 VISITOR’S GUIDEPOST .......................................................8 CALENDAR OF EVENTS......................................................10 BASECAMP OURAY ...........................................................12 SCENIC DRIVES AND DAY TRIPS......................................14 HOT SPRINGS HEAVEN....................................................18 I WANT TO BE A KID FOREVER.......................................20 4X4 WANDERLUST .............................................................22 THE ALPINE LOOP ..............................................................24 HIKING - ELEVATE YOURSELF ..........................................26 SCAVENGER HUNT ............................................................29 LIQUID BLISS.......................................................................30 AREA AND RECREATIONAL MAPS.....................GATEFOLD OURAY ON TWO WHEELS...............................................34 WINTER IN THE LAND OF ICE AND STEAM......................36 HISTORY AND HERITAGE.....................................................42 ARTS AND CULTURE.............................................................46 WEDDINGS AND CELEBRATIONS......................................48 YOUR FRIENDLY GUIDES AND OUTFITTERS....................49 RETAIL THERAPY................................................................50 DINING OUT........................................................................51 A GOOD NIGHT’S REST.....................................................52 BUSINESS DIRECTORY .....................................................55 TRANSPORTATION............................................................58 OurayColorado.com • 1-800-228-1876 • 2013 • Ouray Official Visitor’s Guide 5
