Summer Activities
Summer means excitement and high energy as the mountain passes open up and the rivers and waterfalls start running. Ouray’s old-fashioned July 4th weekend is the highlight of the summer. Carrying on a 100 plus year tradition, the town puts on a party that includes a traditional parade on Main Street, picnics and the famous Firehose Water Fight. The weekend culminates with a grand Jeep parade down the mountain followed by a spectacular fireworks display. Back country jeeping and wildflower photography top the long list of things to do and see.
- Back Country Touring: Jeeping, Dirt Bike, ATV in Ouray
- Jeep Tours in Ouray
- Hiking in Ouray
- Box Canyon Waterfall and Nature Center in Ouray
- Fishing
- Scenic Drives
- Photography
- Exploring Ghost Towns and Goldmines
- Horseback Riding in Ouray
- Bicycling in Ouray
- Mine Tours
- Golfing near Ouray
- River Rafting in Ouray
- Railroads and Railroad History of the San Juan Mountains
- Ouray Colorado Mountain Vacation
- Ouray Hot Springs Pool
- Bird Watching in Ouray


