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

San Juan Odyssey Returns!!!

With much excitement and anticipation, The Fries Family and Main Street Theater has brought back the famed San Juan Odyssey. Last Night was opening night to a great crowd. The Odyssey will be shown nightly at 7:30 pm at Main Street Restuarant.

Peter Pan Comes to Ouray

On May 17 & 18, Peter Pan came looking for his shadow in Ouray! Performed by Ouray County Dance, with over 70 students from Montose, Ouray & Ridgway.

Natasha did a fabulous job!!! THANK YOU Natasha!!!

Check out some of the pictures that Jim Opdahl so graciously took and posted online.

http://peterpaninouray.site.shutterfly.com/

Wow! What a great evening

The Backstreet Bagel did it again! What a fun evening event. It was promoted as the "African Percussion Band" and it was fun.

The members of the band were from Zimbabwe and the place was rockin'. The evening had a nice crowd, a fun group of performers, and some local flair.

At one point, everyone was standing and dancing with these guys singing and playing their drums. When they took a break, local kids and adults jumped in for some fun. Enjoy the photos.

Karen@ BCL

Middle Aged "Chicks with Picks"

On Saturday, March 29th, Clint Cook of San Juan Mountain Guides graciously took four ladies ice climbing for the first time. We may have been on the kids hill, but, we are excited for more! See, Ice Climbing, it's not just for twenty five year old men anymore...

This great blurb showcases the following spirited and lovely gals (if I do say so myself):

• Sandra Boles, longtime Ouray resident, avid swimmer, and owner of Northmoon Gallery
• Dianne Correll, back from Indiana, big time community volunteer, & mother of Jackie Genuit--one of the owners of Ouray Liquors.
• Susie Egyhazi, brand new Ouray resident, down from Minneapolis and trying her hand at all Ouray has to offer.
• Me (Karen Avery), co-owner of the Box Canyon Lodge

All were very successful and we all had a great time! We experienced great camaraderie and a sense of accomplishment. All it took was an experienced guide and some simple "can do" spirit.

Why, you may ask, did these ladies give it a go? Well, you know what they say ---- When in Ouray .....