ABOVE Ouray, CO in a Jeep 4x4. Our FAVORITE Colorado mountain town! | Newstates in the States
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- An outdoor lovers dream! Known as the “Switzerland of America,” the tiny mountain town of Ouray quickly stole our hearts with all it’s charm, natural beauty, and fantastic Jeep trails.
Surrounded by tall mountains, and located just 10 miles as the crow flies from Telluride, the mountain town of Ouray is VERY popular with outdoor enthusiasts from around the world. It’s known as the ‘Jeep Capital of the World” thanks to the plentiful off-road and 4x4 trails throughout the towering mountains. The “Switzerland of America,” “Outdoor Adventure Capital of Colorado,” and “Ice Climbing Capital of the World” joins all the Jeeps to possibly make Ouray the “Superlative Per Capita Capital of the World” with all its titles.
We picked up some of the homemade donuts from Timberline Deli and strolled the lively mainstreet of this town of 1,000 full-time inhabitants before checking out the Perimeter Trail which rings Ouray. For fellow dog lovers out there, we discovered once we started the hike that only one half of the trail is approved for dogs. So we doubled back down the steep stairs before heading to Alpine Scenic Jeep Tours to start our adventure.
Being the ‘Jeep Capital of the World,’ we knew that seeing the mountains by jeep was a must and Alpine Scenic Jeep tours came highly recommended. We booked a private, four hour tour, filled out some quick paperwork, met our awesome driver Sam, and loaded into our adventure mobile before making the steady climb into the mountains that surround Ouray.
Exploring old mining towns, driving through creeks and streams and over boulders that seem too large to scale, this epic Jeep tour is an outdoor enthusiasts dream. Sam was incredibly knowledgeable after spending the past 20 years traversing the roads of these mountains and was quick to point out changes in landscape due to avalanches or remnants of old mining equipment. It’s truly one of the best excursions we’ve ever done and would highly recommend booking a Jeep Tour through their company if you’re planning a trip to Ouray. Ask for Sam while you’re at it!
This charming little town quickly shot to the top of our list for favorite towns in Colorado. Ouray is also well known for their hot springs, something we didn’t get to indulge in during this trip. But don’t worry, we’ll be back. Hooray for Ouray!
Special thanks to Sam & Alpine Scenic Jeep tours!
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That Jeep tour was absolutely incredible!
Oh! Wow
It was incredible! Definitely a bucket list place and adventure. 👍 -Howard
We’ve never been to this area. Now that we’ve moved back to the USA, we will have to visit.
It was our first time out this way too, so glad we made the trip! It's beautiful. Hope you can make it out one day, thanks for watching! -Katelyn
Just got home from Ouray. It is like our second hometown. My family has gone to that area of CO since 1973. Love love love off roading
We loved Ouray, too! So glad you found our channel, Joan. ❤️ I'm hoping we can maybe visit again before the end of the season, any recommendations? -Howard
We booked this private tour with Alpine for this coming September. This video has me pumped. Looks amazing!
When you get to Gunnison. Don't miss Garlic Mikes for dinner & cocktails on the river. In Crested Butte: The Secret Stash for the most amazing Pizza. Followed by Chocolate Martini's at The Wooden Nickle. Don't forget to pick up Niky's Mini Donuts. You won't be sorry.
Jeri, thank you so much for all the recommendations! The videos come out weeks after we're in a place, but we definitely will be showing off Stash and Niky's donuts in tomorrow's video! They were delicious, kind of bummed that we have to wait for chocolate martinis until our next visit. Got any ideas for Leadville or the area around Denver? That's next for us. 👍 So glad you found our channel, and please keep the ideas coming! -Howard
Ouray is our favorite place to visit in the US. Wife and I have been there 3 times coming from Alabama. Once on a M/C, once in a big MH and once in a '92 Totota MR2 where we did not put the top up unless it was pouring rain. Heaven on earth.! Thanks for the video.
Well we can totally see why you guys love it! That's awesome. I know we'll definitely be back. Thanks so much for watching, glad you enjoyed it as much as we did! -Katelyn
2:44 Scout is just gorgeous ! She could be from the same litter as my boy except for their age difference. Scotty, my dog, is 13 now. I can't imagine being without him. Fingers crossed for a few more years yet. I enjoy being along for the ride with you all.
Aw, thank you so much! She is such a sweet dog. We've been amazed by the amount of lookalikes we've seen from people sending us pictures of their pups. So cool that your Scotty looks similar! Fingers crossed for more years of love with him. ❤ We're so glad you found us, thanks for coming along on our journey! -Katelyn
Love and Hugs from Sapulpa Oklahoma
Nice video. I have been to Ouray and drove the million dollar highway over to Silverton in my Class C. I have also been to the Black Canyon of the Gunnison, but not Crested Butte. Looking forward to next week. I thought the Ridgeway State Park campground was very nice.
Thanks so much, Gene, glad you're along for the journey! How was the drive to Silverton? We ended up heading north from Ouray towards Crested Butte, so hopefully we can do Million Dollar Highway in the future. Hope you enjoy our next video, Crested Butte was a fantastic time for us. 👍 Thanks again for watching! -Howard
@@NewstateNomads No guardrails along the million dollar highway so not for the faint of heart going to Silverton. Easier coming back to Ouray since you are along the cliff wall.
I can imagine my grandchildren, being of the extremely adventurous kind, would LOVE doing a trek like that with the jeep. Awesome. The views, absolutely stunning and the driving skills, amazing. Loved every second of your ride. 🎥🌷👍❤️🙋♀️
It was our first Jeep tour, but definitely not our last! We loved it, and hope you and the grandkids get the opportunity to try it someday. ❤️ Thanks so much for watching, as always! -Howard
You are having an awesome summer...
Definitely trying to make the most of it and see and do what we can safely! 🙂 -Katelyn
Great video! That was an amazing trip up into the mountains with Mark, your driver and tour guide.
Thanks so much, Barbara! Our driver was incredibly skilled and a fantastic guide. We can't wait to try another Jeep tour! 👍 -Howard
Welcome to Colorado!! You are getting close to my neck of the woods! I'm only 35 miles from Gunnison. Arrowhead, The Best Kept Secret! Would love to see you!!
Wow, thanks, Jeri! We have LOVED our time in CO so far, hope we get to meetup while we're here! 👍 -Howard
First....❤, loved the Jeep tour. Such a intense amount of snow...WOW. The views are AMAZING. I sure enjoyed this adventure. Keep em coming. Please.😊❤
It was an incredible experience! So glad that came across in this episode, and glad you're along for the journey. ❤️ -Howard
Another great video. I use to work with the Sheriff of the town when he was back in Maryland. Good dude and I see why he moved there. Minus the snow because that was a LOT of snow. Beautiful area and I hope to visit there one day. Stay safe ✌🏼
Thanks so much!! Oh wow, small world! Yeah, it's absolutely beautiful there, but I'm not sure I could handle that amount of snow either. I like a little bit of snow, and then I'm good! 😂 -Katelyn
Awesome thanks 😊
Thanks for watching, Darlene, glad you're along for the journey! ❤️
The scenery was gorgeous! Great video!
Thank you! Glad as always you're along for the journey. ❤️
I was there a couple of weeks ago, so beautiful.
Oh awesome! I wonder if we were there at the same time! This was late July. We loved our time there. -Katelyn
You learn something new every day! We've had Jeeps for over 20 years and never knew there was an unofficial Jeep Capital. Looks like someplace we need to check out!
Right?! So cool! We had no idea either, definitely a Jeep lovers dream! -Katelyn
@@NewstateNomads It looked awesome. You need to do a better job hiding the yummy stuff from the pups though! ;)
Colorado is so beautiful! Jeep tour looks like a blast! Did you forget to feed your doggies? Poor things are on bread & water. lol Scout is so loving. I’m just amazed at how well she’s done traveling! It was so meant to be wasn’t it?
You're right about that, Sandra! It's a pretty epic state. We see why outdoor enthusiasts love it both in the summer & winter! Haha! They would tell you that they are starved and need more treats daily! LOL. She is very loving! And has such a fun personality. -Katelyn
I'm sure the fir kids were blaming each other on who took the first bite !!! We're hoping to go to Ouray next month 👍🏻
HAHA! I would have loved to be a fly on the wall. So funny! Oh, let us know if you go... it's incredible! -Katelyn
Watching these videos are like eating potato chips. Can’t eat (watch) just one. Everything is great. The photography, editing, fly overs with that drone, the cute music, the editing, someone took classes? Anyway, I’ll to go back & watch more!
Haha, thanks Gary! So glad you're enjoying them! It's definitely a labor of love, but worth all the hard work when we get compliments like this! 🙂 -Katelyn
That Jeep tour looked so cool! Andy&L
It was! Hurry up and finish your reno so you can join us! ❤️ -Howard
@@NewstateNomads Believe me Howard we're trying! :D Hopefully once we've got the welding done we can start building out the inside and progress will be a bit faster! Andy
Wow 🤩😳😜
Right?! Sooo beautiful!
You gotta come check out the Appalachian mtns.
Neal, you're right! Growing up I spent a lot of time in the Smokies, but not elsewhere in the Appalachians. We need to fix that, and soon! Thanks for watching. 👍 -Howard
Great Video....you guys always deliver great vistas.....can't wait to see next week's VLOG.....I hope you have time to go to Aspen.......then maybe Wyoming and Montana??
Heyyy there! Thanks SO much! We really appreciate the compliment. Sadly, much of the areas where we are in Colorado are dealing with terrible wildfires, so that has affected our travel a bit. Not sure we'll make it Aspen this time (at least before it gets too cold) but we'd love to check out more of Wyoming & Montana... we briefly visited last year but didn't get to spend nearly enough time! Any spots in particular we should check out? -Katelyn
@@NewstateNomads In Wyoming I would hit Jackson Hole, Grand Tetons, Yellowstone.....In Montana I would go to Glacier National Park......the good news is that wherever go....you and Howard will make it interesting as you always do.....Your different personalities play off of each other well.......
Oh, you! ❤️ Thank you so much for the compliments and recommendations!
Great video! What was the name of the trail you were on? I’m going to Ouray in July.
Hi Larry! So glad you're going to Ouray, one of our favorite places in Colorado! It's the Ouray Perimeter Trail and circles the top of the town. Great views!
Another great video really enjoyed this one, big fan of Jeep, what are your occupations if you don’t mind me asking just curious after hearing that you’s work on the road ?
Glad you enjoyed it and are along for the journey! We both provide marketing and communications services for clients across the US. As long as we have internet access, can pretty much work from anywhere! 👍 -Howard
I'm spending some quarantine time watching your videos. Love seeing where you have been and explored! You do a great job with the video editing and content.
In this location did you have any difficulty adjusting to the altitude? Years ago I spent a couple days in a pop-up camper up above Colorado Springs with an altitude sick kid and now I'm leery of covering a lot of ground/long drive days into the mountains.
Thanks so much, Renee, and great question. The first time I've really felt the altitude was in the recent Grand Teton episode. We were above 5,000ft for so long in Colorado I do feel we acclimated. Not sure if we've ever had true sickness from it, but you do need to be careful at higher altitudes! Glad you're along for the journey, so many more adventures to share. 👍 -Howard
What was the name of the off-roading trail? Going there next week and would love to see those blue lakes
We passed through Ouray but have never stayed there. Can’t wait to go back and would love to take the Jeep tour. Where did y’all spend the night? Boondocking or a campground?
Oh yes, the Jeep tour is a must! We didn't end up camping in Ouray, all the campgrounds were full while we were there but they do have a few. The night before we stayed in Ridgway and then after the Jeep Tour we drove to a boondocking spot outside of the National Park we went to. -Katelyn
Hi, I enjoy your channel. I had a few questions. Would it be problematic if there were not two of you and you were towing a car? I see sometimes you unhook on major climbs. Do you guys work? Wondering how crucial internet connections are and if that drives where you stay? Thanks much
Sean, glad you found us and great questions! We do unhook, but typically it's not until we get to the campground (or on low speed steep hills it does help protect the Sprinter engine). I think generally it would be fine for just one person. Internet is a GREAT point, and yes it practically drives most decisions on where we stay. Here's a link to our setup, including the various carriers we use for internet. Let us know if you need more specifics! 👍 -Howard www.newstatenomads.com/rv-life/rv-tips-tricks/2019/great-rv-wifi-and-cellular-on-a-budget/
@@NewstateNomads Thanks much, safe travels
Put the Jeep tour on my Google travel map!
Definitely! It was our first one, but looking forward to another one soon! Such a unique way of exploring rough terrain. 👍 -Howard
That was awesome!!!
If your dogs get into your food, take a newspaper, roll it up tight, and hit yourself on the head with it... because it was your fault, not theirs. (just kidding)
Thanks Marty! Hahaha... SO TRUE! When the puggles were puppies, one of them stole an entire sandwich I had just made, but walked away for a second from. They have a track record. lol! -Katelyn
Scout is a dog who thinks she’s a people.
Hahaha, that may be true. All dogs have personality, but Scout is definitely unique. 😂 Piper could definitely give Scout a run for which one thinks they are more human!