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In operation since 1927, the Ouray Hot Springs Pool has served the local and regional communities as the premier destination for relaxation, family fun and amazing views! The pool and fitness center are undergoing a major renovation but should be ready for the 2017 summer season. Before you visit, check out the website and Facebook page for updates. 1220 Main Street 970-325-7073 OurayHotSprings.com
Where Old West meets Southwest, Downtown Durango is a Nationally Registered Historic District and home to historic boutique hotels, award winning restaurants, laid-back brewpubs, and fabulous art galleries, museums, and shops. Durango.org
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There are many Southern Colorado Museums for history lovers to enjoy. Even if you aren’t a huge history lover there are artifacts that will be sure to interest you. Almost every town in Southern Colorado has its own museum. Why so many Southern Colorado Museums you might ask? It is because most families have lived here several generations and are very proud of their heritage. There are also a lot of Native American artifacts that have been found in the San Luis Valley. Southern-Colorado-Guide.com
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Travel between Telluride and Mountain Village and take in the views, including 13,000 and 14,000 ft. peaks! This free transportation system provides access to an extensive amount of biking, hiking and skiing trails as well as shops, restaurants and watering holes. VisitTelluride.com
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Museum of the Mountain West
Described on the National Park website as “deep, steep and narrow,” this extraordinary canyon has the Gunnison River at the bottom. There are several trails for all abilities on both the North and South Rims. These will give you spectacular views of the canyon. There are plenty of rangerguided activities. NPS.gov/blca
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The Park is a privately owned facility that has been in operation since 1986. The purpose here is to educate people about the animals in this area. Visitors are given the chance to see these beautiful animals up close in what would be their natural habitats. 5 miles south of Pagosa Springs on US Highway 84 970-264-5546 RMWildlifePark.org
Where history comes alive! View thousands of artifacts from the Mountain West circa 1880-1930, see authentic storefronts and be sure to take the guided tour so you don’t miss any of the interesting stories and anecdotes. Two miles east of Montrose. 68169 Miami Road 970-240-3400 MuseumOfTheMountainWest.org
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Mesa Verde, Spanish for green table, offers a spectacular look into the lives of the Ancestral Pueblo people who made it their home for over 700 years, from AD 600 to 1300. Today the park protects nearly 5,000 known archaeological sites, including 600 cliff dwellings. These sites are some of the most notable and best preserved in the United States. The park entrance is along Hwy. 160 between the towns of Mancos and Cortez and about 35 miles west of Durango. NPS.gov/meve
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Cortez, CO Mesa Verde Visitor & Research Center January 2 to April 8: 8:30am - 4:30pm April 9 to May 25: 8:00am - 5:00pm May 26 to September 4: 7:30am - 7:00pm September 5 to October 28: 8:00am - 5:00pm October 29 to December 31: 8:30am - 4:30pm Entrance Fees: $10-$20 per vehicle (seasonal) Guided Photo Tours: $20 (reserve in advance) Cliff Dwellings Guided Tours: Tickets ($5) available at the Visitor Center. For more information, please visit NPS.gov/meve
Mosca, CO The Visitor Center is open every day of the year except federal winter holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day). Hours are generally 8:30 am-6:00 pm daily in summer months, and 9:00-4:30 fall through spring. Call the Visitor Center at 719-378-6395 or visit NPS.gov/grsa for exact hours during the time of your visit. Entrance Fees: $15 per vehicle
Montrose, CO South Rim Visitor Center Located 7 miles north on CO Highway 347 from the intersection with U.S. Highway 50. Open every day of the year except Thanksgiving and Christmas Day May 7 – May 25: 8:00am - 5:00pm May 26 – September 4: 8:00am - 6:00pm September 5 to early May 2018: 9:00am - 4:00 pm Entrance Fees: $15 per vehicle For road access information (North Rim, South Rim and East Portal) visit NPS.gov/blca
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Kebler Pass 9,890
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Mosca (719) 378-2612 ColoradoGators.com
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Cottonwood Pass 12,126
Taylor Park Reservoir
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Fly Shop & Guide Service 1075 Sherman Street Ridgway (970) 626-4460 FishRigs.com
Outfitters 13 Rimrock 12175 County Road 44
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414 Greene Street Silverton (970) 387-5654 or (800) 752-4494 SilvertonColorado.com
Ute Casino Resort 15 Sky 14324 US Highway 172 North Ignacio (970) 563-7777 SkyUteCasino.com
Fork Visitors Center 16 South 28 Silver Thread Lane South Fork (719) 873-5512 SouthFork.org
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