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Colorado Bucket List: 8 Must-See Stops on The Million Dollar Highway
There are so many beautiful things to see and do in Colorado. I’ve spent a lot of time in this beloved state, and even I still have a Colorado Bucket List that’s over a page long! One thing I definitely recommend for everyone to put on their own Colorado Bucket List is the Million Dollar Highway…or as it’s more simply known, Highway 550 from Durango to Ouray. This highway covers an incredibly scenic and exceptionally beautiful stretch of mountains. You will say “Wow” more times than you can count, and you’ll stop and take pictures dozens of times along the way! It’s a perfect attraction to add to a multi-stop…
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Top 10 Things to do in Ouray, CO
The Western Slope is my favorite part of Colorado…and that’s saying something because I really do love Estes Park and the Rocky Mountain National Park!! The western slope is home to some of the prettiest scenery in Colorado, as well as several cute towns such as Pagosa Springs, Durango, Silverton, Telluride, and of course – Ouray. Ouray (pronounced your-ay) is similar in a lot of ways to my beloved Telluride. They’re both nestled in a box canyon, they both have gorgeous views of the San Juans, they both have the cutest little Main St. you’ve ever seen, and they both have rushing rivers going through them. While I love Telluride, I feel…
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Visit Cascade Falls in Ouray, CO!
Ahhhhh, the Million Dollar Highway! I’ve seen Aspen, I’ve seen Vail, Breckenridge and Crested Butte have been done, and still, the Million Dollar Highway-slash-Telluride area is hands down my favorite part of Colorado! Ok, so I’ve just driven through a lot of those places on day trips… but seriously, this area/Telluride is still the prettiest in my opinion!! My post for today is going to be short and sweet! It’s based in Ouray, CO. Ouray (which is pronounced “your-ay”) is at the end of the Million Dollar Highway, or as it’s also known as, the “Switzerland of America”. For the past two years we have made our way through the…
