Outdoor Adventure
Morning Vistas over Leviathan Lake – Kane Scheidegger
Recreational Choices for All Seasons
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rand landscapes rise up to clear, sunny skies by day and star-filled wonder by night. Mountain springs, waterfalls, streams and lakes connect an outdoor playground with almost limitless possibility. The Ridgway area has all the elements to create great adventures and amazing memories. Outdoor activities include hiking, biking, rafting, kayaking, sailing, windsurfing, stand up
paddle boarding, fishing, camping, wildlife viewing, horseback riding, rock and ice climbing, peak bagging, jeeping, hunting, backcountry Nordic and alpine skiing, and snowshoeing. Our natural beauty is accessible at night as well. Being surrounded by so many public lands and wilderness, the Ridgway area has some of the best night sky views in America if not the world. In fact, Ridgway is an international Dark Sky Community, recognized for the visibility of celestial features. Be sure to make time for an evening outing or hot springs soak under the brilliant moon and stars and silhouetted mountain peaks. Whether you’re day-tripping on our area’s trails, back roads, rivers and reservoirs, or finding refreshment at our natural hot springs, restaurant patios and outdoor festivals, you’ll have fantastic scenery and the ultimate experiences in the Ridgway area. Adventures begin on the valley floor, box San Juan Hut Systems, Inc P.O. Box 773, Ridgway, CO 81432 970.626.3033 sanjuanhuts.com
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2021 Official Visitor’s Guide RIDGWAY
