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OURAY: The BEST Things to Do in the BEST Town in Colorado!

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Creator's Key Takeaways

We have been coming here for over 20 years, and we absolutely love it.

If you can only come to one area in Colorado, this is the area not to miss.

It's important to get an early start, especially on the weekends, because there are more people the later in the day.

The Yankee Boy Basin Road is typically open for the season by early July through November, depending upon snowfall.

Creator's Tips & Advice

โœ“Come to the Ouray area for at least 3 days, ideally 5 days to see a lot.
โœ“Visit in mid to late July for peak wildflowers or end of September to beginning of October for peak fall colors.
โœ“Get an early start, especially on weekends, to avoid crowds and afternoon thunderstorms.
โœ“Air down your tires to about 20 PSI for a smoother ride on rough roads.

๐Ÿ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Fear of heights on steep trails โ€” Take your time, hug the rocks on the uphill side, and consider alternative routes if needed.
Vehicle suitability for rough roads โ€” Use a high-clearance vehicle like a Jeep or SUV; avoid cars or minivans. Consider renting a Jeep or taking a tour.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the best things to do in Ouray, Colorado?
QHow can I experience Yankee Boy Basin and Blue Lakes Pass?
QWhat is the best time of year to visit for wildflowers or fall colors?
QWhat vehicle is needed for the Yankee Boy Basin Road?

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Top: Yankee Boy Basin four-wheeling and hiking
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This is our FAVORITE place...Ouray, Colorado in the heart of the San Juan Mountains! If you can only visit one area in Colorado, THIS IS IT! We have visited this area SEVENTEEN times and counting, and we share the BEST THINGS TO DO in this BEST TOWN IN COLORADO! Come along for an AMAZING adventure and drive in one of the MOST BEAUTIFUL PLACES in this episode! For the BEST hike to do in Colorado: https://youtu.be/JsAOiP2lYLc For the BEST place to camp in SOUTHWEST COLORADO in the Ouray, Telluride, Silverton, & Ridgway areas, check out: https://youtu.be/5B6_i5S2Qdg These are the TIRE DEFLATORS we love to use for our off-road adventures: https://www.amazon.com/Australian-Original-Deflator-Staunies-Automatically/dp/B00QBPBLWY Episode 059 TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Introduction 01:18 Ridgway State Park Campground, Colorado 01:48 Ouray, Colorado 02:46 The drive up Yankee Boy Basin jeep trail 4x4 road 03:47 Yankee Boy Basin & Governor Basin Jeep Tour 05:44 Yankee Boy Basin bathroom 1 10:46 Yankee Boy Basin bathroom 2 12:30 Camp Bird Mine 14:52 Twin Falls 16:19 Yankee Boy Basin 17:20 Yankee Boy Basin bathroom 3 21:37 Blue Lakes Pass via Wrights Lake Spur Hike 23:04 Yankee Boy Basin trailhead 25:56 Wrights Lake 28:52 Mt Sneffels via Yankee Boy Basin 31:38 Blue Lakes Pass, Colorado 35:00 The drive down Yankee Boy Basin jeep trail 4x4 road 36:25 Ouray, Colorado 40:18 Ouray Jeep Raffle MUSIC: ๐ŸŽถMusic licensed through Musicbed. #ouray #offroadcolorado #coloradohiking _______________ ABOUT: ๐Ÿž๏ธWe are a family of 4 plus our Siberian Husky who love the outdoors, hiking, and traveling. With budgeting and savings in mind, we enjoy many modes of travelโ€”travel trailer, rooftop tent, backpack, cruise ship, or hotel. ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธWe've traveled as a couple for 2 decades and have been traveling with our kids for more than 13 years, and we believe travel and adventure doesnโ€™t have to stop with kids. Whether you choose to hike, camp, cruise, or overland, we want to inspire you to put your dreams into action by giving you tips and tricks for destinations and deals, so you can adventure better and Dream Then Do!