Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Ouray and Ridgeway

Stayed for a couple of days at Ridgeway State Park just "out" of the San Juan mountains. Very popular with families as there is a large boating lake and swim beach. We waded at the beach and water temp OK but we're not swimming. Still over 7,000 in altitude. We ran the AC for the first time in Colorado as the day temps went to the nineties. Cooled rapidly at night so we just used the trailer fan. No need for the heater here.

Andy and I stayed at nearby Ouray for a couple of days 10 years ago. Ouray is nicknamed "Little Switzerland" as it is nestled tightly surrounded by peaks. We spent the morning at the giant Ouray natural hot springs. In the afternoon, we went to the local box canyon and water fall; back to the camper for a nap, and being refreshed, headed up to a beautiful mountain pass for a little lite 4wheeling. Not to slow down or anything, went to the local KOA for Texas BBQ nite with live music, and then back to the hot springs for an evening dip...finally to bed after a very busy day.

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