Ouray Ice Park Opens!!

News from the Ouray Ice Park!!

*** OPENING DAY ANNOUNCED: SATURDAY DECEMBER 20! ***
Attention climbers: Our time has come. The wait is over. The Ouray Ice Park will officially open the 2008/2009 season on Saturday December 20. Please note that some areas in the Park may remain closed while we fatten up the ice. These areas will be posted and climbing will be strictly prohibited where marked.

FESTIVUS Local Holiday Block Party

Events this Sunday, December 21^st.

 

"A CHRISTMAS STORY" Bulow's Bistro at the Beaumont Hotel presents a special brunch buffet with an afternoon matinee. Two seatings: 11am-2pm and 3-5pm.  Call 325-7050 for more information.

 

Come on down and build a snow man while munching on s'mores and enjoying your favorite hot seasonal beverage at the 6th Ave Festivus  for the rest of us.... Street Party! Warm your self by a nice fire and listen to some eclectic holiday tunes and a little special something from the Ouray Choir (performances will be held at 5:00 and 6:00).

 
 

FESTIVUS Local Holiday Block Party  Sun., 4-7pm on 6th Ave, Ouray.  Seasonal food and drink available for purchase, "hobo" fires along 6th Ave., cool carols by the Ouray High School Chorus at 5pm and 6pm, and plenty of good cheer as we celebrate the season: Dec. 21 marks the Winter Solstice and the beginning of Hanukkah. >From the Ouray Chamber 325-4746.

 

 

Yule Night In Ouray, CO

You gotta love a small town parade.

The Twelve Days of Christmas never looked to good!
(might want to turn down the volume as the sirens on those big red trucks are pretty loud ;-))

Blue Lakes Wildflowers

Photos by Eric Funk

These shots of the meadow and columbine were captured on August 1st at the upper of the two Blue Lakes (map). It's not too late to view spectacular wildflowers on the Blue Lakes Trail (trail guide).

Another Great Picture

As you can see the ability to capture fantastic pictures is here as the wildflowers are everywhere. This picture was captured by Jennifer Loshaw, the chamber director... Kinda fun to get the bumble bee...

The latest report from the alpine area said that the peak wasn't quite here yet, but the buds on the delphinium should pop open in the next couple of days. There are many many flowers open, but, there are many many more to come.

Karen

Yankee Boy Basin Wildflower Update

Yankee Boy Basin Wildflowers are blooming like crazy..... and to think that next weekend is thought to be the peak... The reds, blues, yellows, pinks, white dots in the field are spectacular and my photography skills just don't do it any justice... Anyway, here goes...




One remaining FJ climbs through more fields of green grasses and beautiful flowers...

Lovely times with family strolling in nature. What a time to connect!

A nice hike to Wrights Lake yielded this afternoon shot:









Many columbine were out, but, there are soooo many more to come in the next couple of weeks.

There are still many streams and small waterfalls coming out of the snow melt on high...

Karen @ Box Canyon Lodge

Bicycle Tour of Colorado Comes to Ouray

Today, the Bicycle Tour of Colorado descended on the town of Ouray. What a great group of people and what a fun filled event. Here are a couple of pictures of the outdoor campers at the Fellin Park in lovely Ouray Colorado. A quick tour of town found many folks walking around but choosing for an early dinner and lots of ice cream!

Many merchants hope that they come back again, including myself!

Karen @ Box Canyon Lodge