Team Guthrie: Ouray & Telluride Again!

Another fantastic campsite just south of Quray, Colorado!

The rushing creek behind us was fantastic.

Another potential bear encounter. We didn't mind since

we have a hard-sided camper and there were

people in tents next to us.

A camper did see the mother with her two cubs

early one morning at the creek.

Relaxing along Canyon Creek in Ouray, Colorado.

Great place to spend an afternoon.

Ouray is nestled between the mountains.

Part of the Million Dollar Highway is between Ouray and

Silverton on 550.

We were advise not to take our RV on this road.

Lots of "s" curves and higher elevation.

So glad we took their advice!

Did you guess Red Mountain on the Million Dollar Highway
as Where Is This Photo in the last blog?

Why is it called the "Million Dollar Highway"?
Some say because of a million dollars worth of ore
was used as fill. Another reason may be the
million dollar views or I wouldn't drive that road
again for a million dollars!

We saw the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge
steam train in Silverton. A very touristy kind of town.
We didn't ride the train but thoroughly enjoyed the
scenic views along highway 550!

Don't miss Box Canyon while in Ouray!
The power of Canyon Creek was unbelievable!
A short hike to an unusual place.

Just outside of Telluride we found this amazing place
to stay for four days!

It was hard to leave this million dollar view!

Another day we hiked up to the bottom of Bridal Veil Falls.
Can you believe there was a wedding party
there when we arrived?

Your reward for hiking there is this amazing view of Telluride!
There is a lot of history here,
so we did the historic walking tour in town.
You just can't beat the scenery in Colorado.

We headed west of Naturita along highway 141,
you will have to get your atlas out for this one, and
pulled over for one of those Historic Markers signs.
Besides a gorgeous view we were impressed that this
place is listed in the National Register of Historic Places!