It should have come as no surprise when an archaeological study revealed that Ute Chief Ouray built one of his homes near the site of today’s Wiesbaden Hot Springs. He, of course, appreciated the ...

The natural healing waters of Ouray have lured travelers to this historic mining town in southwest Colorado for centuries — and a new destination spa now offers additional pampering. Nicholas J. Klein ...

For being 89 years old, she doesn't look so bad. But the city of Ouray has decided to give its hot springs pool a facelift, and so it will be closed for eight months starting Sept. 6. The city is ...

Seven natural hot springs in Ouray County spurt from the ground at up to 150 degrees, and the town has developed a few of them into soaking areas, some more luxurious than others. The Ute Indians who ...

Ouray, Colorado, is an unlikely place for a town. Driving up on Highway 550, there are no guardrails, and as you gain elevation, the side of the road plunges into a desolate valley of tall pines and ...

Once in Ouray, you can find reasonably priced rooms at Box Canyon Lodge and Hot Springs, which makes available only to guests four redwood tubs with 360-degree views. The mineral waters run through ...

When tourism promotion folks get together, we generally discuss the business of marketing our individual destinations. However, last September, at the Governor’s Colorado Tourism Conference in Crested ...