We have heard many different pronunciations of Ouray, but we’re pronouncing it the way that the Visitor Center pronounces it: www.9news.com/article/news/local/next/next-question-how-do-you-pronounce-ouray/394740915 Our camera + hiking gear: adventuresofaplusk.com/resources/ Watch our Colorado vlogs: ru-vid.com/group/PLZKRTK1yCEM5VdN7MxWEpdwEf5GoD_7-o
It's pronounced "Your Ray" Check it out on the web where they also give you a pronounciation. It's only 30 miles from my home in Montrose but when I remember first seeing the Box Canyon Falls (some 60 years ago) they were not receded into the rock as much. The first corner you come around on the catwalk was were you could first see the water falls. Maybe 40-50 feet from now. Tremendous pressure to knock out that rock.
I feel like I'm following in your tracks! I'm camping in Silverton right now and next week I'm off to Ouray and then up to Montrose. Thanks for leading the way and giving me ideas of what to do.
We are so glad we can share spots before you go! Our video next week will hopefully give you some ideas if you’re headed to Black Canyon of the Gunnison!
Black Canyon of the Gunnison is great. Especially if you hike down to the Gunnison river. Be warned it’s a 1500 foot drop in a little over a mile. You’ll need to grab a wilderness permit at the visitor center. Take a small backpack pack with a bunch of water. The Gunnison trail is filled with loose rocks and sand meaning you’ll be literarily crawling down and up
IM DISABLED AND CANT WALK THIS TRAIL BUT BECAUSE YOU ARE ABLE AND BROUGHT IT TO ME I GOT TO SEE ITS BEAUTY AND LIVE THROUGH YOU THANK U SO MUCH SINCERELY
Not a fan of the nickname just because I think it's beautiful enough to not be compared to another place. We're always comparing beautiful places in USA and other countries to famous places in Europe. We need to get off that, haha.
From Houston, we take a trip to Colorado every spring break and last year (before the pandemic) we visited Ouray and it is BEAUTIFUL!!!! Hope you guys enjoyed
Box Canyon looks awesome! Reminds me a lot of the Catwalk Recreation Area we just did... only bigger and with a lot more force in that water. 😂🤣 Aaaand I'm going to say no to the wire ladder. Hahah.
Ouray is beautiful! Looks very quaint. The San Juans are awesome. And Box canyon and the trail looked amazing on video so I can only imagine it in real life. We'll look forward to that one! Meat sticks are some of my favorite snacks! Great for the trail!
One of my fav vlogs of A+K! I always love how y’all incorporate history & fun facts! We recently visited the Finger Lakes in NY. If ever in that area y’all should check out Glen Watkins State Park & Letchworth State Park - both right up your alley!! You might as well visit Alexandria Bay & the Thousand Islands while in that area too!! Thanks again for sharing!!!
Thank you so much Michelle! We are so glad you enjoy those elements. Trying to include them as much as we can! And we are very excited to visit NY, I’ll mark those spots down and hope we can make it there!
@@AdventuresofAplusK They're Amazing!! I'm a CA girl who isn't used to so much water and now I'm surrounded by waterfalls. It's incredible! I hope you come enjoy some of them!!! the Aforementioned are amazing and I've heard that Ausable Chasm is inCREdible as well! So many to choose from! Also, Green Lakes State Park is an insanely beautiful non-mixing lake that looks like you're looking at water in Tajiti.
We generate digital content of Switzerland. This area in the US was unknown to us previously. This area in Colorado resembles more the Southern part of the Alps, the vegetation. The North Alps are only unique to countries like Switzerland and Austria.
Hello Adventurers😊😊, that Perimeter Trail is AWESOME, and the waterfalls were...AWESOME! I really love the San Juan Mountains. I explored the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and it was AWESOME, however, watch your step if you are hiking into the canyon ...VERY STEEP! I'm looking forward to see that footage. Great video👍👍👍👍!
Definitely a wonderful place to visit. I remember how cool the buildings were with the wide wooden porches and the high ceilings. Loved the preserved architecture from the old west! Maybe one day you guys will go to the real Switzerland!
Fantástico!!! I will be there in the next two weeks or so, taking my time near Fruita for now, with the high temps I don't think I'll move too fast through Colorado. Thank you for the video, now I know a lot more about that site and the canyon and about investing in shares of a mosquito repellant manufacturer LOL 😆
Ok, the perimeter trail looks amazing! I wish I had know about it years ago! Ouray is such an awesome small town! I was hoping you would eat at BonTon for breakfast…they have the best French toast in the world!!!! Not sure about gluten free… Anyhow thank you so much for posting this even while busy with family. I super enjoyed this vlog! Did you apply any mosquito repellent?
That French toast sounds tasty! Unfortunately I can’t eat French toast as it has gluten and eggs 😭 we didn’t have any mosquito repellant on us, but we wish we had!
We used to go to Colorado all the time Vail Aspen Breckenridge Silverthorne Steamboat Colorado Springs have never been on the million Dollar Highway or to Ouray or Silverton want to try do that this summer or next. With five daughters some really fun trips but now they're growing up which opens up more time. Just found you guys
What a beautiful hike! So glad you took me along! I think I could make the first amazing waterfall, but the rest I will leave to you. It was gorgeous and it's another destination to put on our list. Thanks guys!
Grand Junction is nice, Colorado National Monument is a good starting point you’ll probably see big horn sheep. If you find rattlesnake canyon outside of the monument you’ll find a bunch of arches without the crowds in Arches National Monument.
I hope someday I will buy home in this city I don't know if people will welcome me in neighborhood I am a brown man from India... I wish they will like me
Ouray and Box Canyon look absolutely incredible... WOW! Aw, poor Kona doesn't like the bridge - we don't blame her! What a great video. Thanks for sharing.
Great video. I visited there last summer on a trip out to Utah/Arizona/Colorado. In doing research, I was very intrigued by the Perimeter Trail, but we only ended up having enough time for dinner and a hike to Cascade Falls. An amazing place to watch the sun go down. Loved it there and hopefully will make it back some day. Thanks for showing the Perimeter Trail.
I watch a number of weekly vids. Sailing, aircraft and hiking and treking including you. You two are among my several favorite. I love your positive, uplifting narratives and music. When I sit down to watch what I watch, I always end with you two. Puts me in a good mood regardless of the day. As much as I love you two, Kona beats you out every time. What a trooper for such short legs!!! Too cute! I have a Standard Poodle who is a great hiker with long legs that doubt could get ahead of that little girl!!
It's funny that the great spots aren't always, say, the national parks. Ouray looks spectabulous. Those waterfalls! For us, Kanab and the Vermillion Cliffs area. If you can ever go to Lees Ferry, please do. Btw. we did Wall Street uphill in Bryce Canyon. We left Zion two hours before a flash flood laid it waste (not knowing we were evacuating, just checking out). Couldn't help but think of you two.
We totally agree! We really loved beating some of the NP crowds while in CO! So glad y’all made it out of there before the floods. We saw some crazy photos!
Great video! So well explained. Colorado is beautiful and we are looking forward to visit South Colorado for all the natural beauty. Thanks for sharing! New subscriber here! :)
Thanks for showing wonderful video. Been there a few years ago I got impressed Ouray. But did not trail detail like you. It’s my wish place visit again. I will follow your trail next time^^
I somehow disagree with what they have been calling. If we must call somewhere in the USA as the Switzerland of America we should call GLACIER NATIONAL PARK the Switzerland of America.
This video just happened to pop up on my youtube. I grew up in Ouray, Telluride and Durango. You did a great job showing the towns and sights. Will look for more. You may want to check out Lake City, Gunnison, and Ophir as well as Trout Lake and Alta Lakes. Oh, take the Durango to Silverton narrow gauge railroad. It is stunning. Take the Black Bear Pass and Imogene Pass. They will take your breath away. Oh, you will enjoy the Black Canyon of the Gunnison.
Hi! Thanks for watching! There is lots to see out there and we can’t wait to come back! Check out some of our other videos, we’ve done some of the things you mentioned already. The train ride was amazing!
That meat and cheese shop!! Bought a couple of those meat sticks….went back for a dozen. We loved Ouray and Box Canyon. Less water and no mosquitoes in April on the perimeter trail. Your videos are great.
Great video! We are right behind you. We are in Ouray now enjoying some wine, salami, and cheese that we picked up at James Ranch. We drove to Silver Jack reservoir today. Just hanging out in town tomorrow.
Does the caged walkways keep the Pteranodons from snatching you?? Kona was smart to sit out much of the walk; every dog we have ever had (included our 30kg Bull Mastiff, Zoe!) has been terrified of those grates too! Wonderful video!
Enjoyed the video - thanks! Though, in my opinion, the Switzerland of America is the Beartooth Wilderness area in Montana north of Yellowstone with an incredible drive on the highway leading to the top.
Great video guys! Loved it. As a filmmaker you guys inspired me to make more videos. I love making travel vlogs and wanting to make something like this. I recently went to Ouray and Telluride and made vlogs. Thank you for the inspiration.
Nice job kids! The San Juan Mountains are perfect, and I too enjoy Ouray and Silverton. Next time, rent a jeep and go see the mountains. You can also take a tour, but they can be expensive. Engineer Pass, Corkscrew, Yankee Boy, Animas Forks - and if you're not squeamish - Black Bear Pass, but you cannot take a rental there.
We loved it there and it’s one of our favorite places we’ve ever been! Watch the video that came out before this one to see us rent a Jeep and go to most of those places ☺️
Man it looks crazy beautiful there. And that hike...wow...looks like a lot of bang for your free buck on that one. Super fun. And poor Kona, our dog hates those grates as well. Can't wait to see your take on the Black Canyon.
An amazing video. I have questions me and my wife will be there on 9/16/22. Why so many mosquitoes? Had it been raining or what. We are from south Tex and we have mosquitoes all so.
Much better than Lucerne, CA. Also called the Switzerland of America. I live nearby & always laughed at the reference. This area in Colorado truly does resemble Switzerland
BEAUTIFUL! Ouray looks like such a cute town…loved the buildings! That waterfall was crazy! Konie looked so sweet as Adam held her while walking across that scary bridge! And I say a big NO to the wire, chain ladder on the Via Ferrata! 😖
Love your videos, A+K! We will be in the area for a trail race that I'm participating in next weekend and have 7 days to play around in the area. We plan to hit a lot of the spots you've highlighted. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for this wonderful video. Is there a way to get Box Canyon tickets online? I did not find a website for Box Canyon. Your assistance is greatly appreciated.
I’m not sure about that one. I’m sure it gets pretty busy in the summer, but if you get there earlier in the day I don’t think you’ll have a problem getting in
Try to visit the first of July to the 5th. They had a July 4th celebration when I was growing up that was unforgettable, including a water fight with 2" hoses.
Maybe it was just a more condensed town it seemed busier 🤷♂️ plus we were in Ouray midday and Silverton much earlier before most people were out and about
I know of someone who visits Ouray every year and always thought her pictures of it were beautiful but your video truly shows how gorgeous that whole area is. Really intrigued by the waterfall! That walkway is really neat, too.
Last year I was in Switzerland - but the Switzerland of America looks a way more better. Hope you have a lot of fun. I booked now my flights and rental cars for my Trip next year. I hope next February the Pandemic is over and I am allowed to flight to the USA. And also been in Austin to visit a friend. And finally my Website for my trip is set an online. btw. What Lens and focal length you use for your "self vids"?
We hope you can make it over here too! And we use a 10-18mm lens for most of the talking shots (always on 10mm for them). All of our gear is listed here: adventuresofaplusk.com/resources/
BTW, we tried to do some of this. much was too steep and strenuous for us. Cascade falls was nice and close to parking. loop trail was definately not easy. very steep. otherwise TY.
What the the name of thing that hold the camera to you backpack and please do you have the link from you bought it. And dose work better than regular strap ever for long walking or hiking
We loved the Black Canyon of the Gunnison! I spent a couple of nights up there filming the Milky Way. We wanted to go back there this summer on our month-long trip back to Colorado and Utah, but the road work and road closures there are a mess this year. Be safe.
@@AdventuresofAplusK Next time it will be easier because we sold our 6x8 Runaway Camper and have "finished" our Ford Transit conversion. We are still tweaking, but not too much - very happy being self contained and NO towing! Headed to a new Harvest Host site here in Indiana today - First Miracle Winery. I am starting a new series on all of the Indiana Harvest Host sites. Then tomorrow off to a 12-hour race at a fairgrounds that I have done before. I got 32 miles there one year, but with a sore ankle, I will be limping along.
I'm sorry but can we just take a moment to address the sign at 1:32 Bingo WITH elks? Please tell me you went and vlogged it 🤣🤣🤣 Box canyon was all kinds of epic, the over handing rocks, the roaring river and I'm impressed by those shots and the lack of spray ending up on the lens! The little waterfalls on the perimeter trail were very pretty too, especially in the little canyon bit ❤️ Ooooh yay, so pleased you're going to Black Canyon of the Gunnison NP next, one I know very little about so very much looking forward to the video(s) I've definitely picked up on an increase in stock photo/footage use, particularly when telling stories about the history of places and it's piqued my interest as it's really good and has improved your videos even more (but you know I've loved watching you both since I found you in the original lockdown 🙌🤗 ) But I digress... I was wondering if you have a 'membership' (that's sooo not the right word?!) but a membership to something for stock footage/images like you do with songs from Music Bed?
Hahaha we wish there was bingo with actual elks! But bingo alone sounds so fun! And we typically have been just grabbing those from online (a lot from historical sites!) and trying to credit them as best as we can. We do use Unsplash though sometimes for our site if we don’t have an image for something!
Just found you guys this morning while looking for vids on an upcoming trip to Garner State Park. Love the videos! As an amateur videographer, I was curious about what equipment you use for your videos.
Scott, if you go up above the comments there are the "Show notes" or description. If you click on the "Show more" line it will open up several links, one of which details their equipment.
Another great video. Kathryn, you looked beat on the trail towards the end. :-) Altitude will get you every time, (and you're young too! lol). Ouray is one of the best spots in the state for a base camp as there are a lot of 4 wheel drive trails and hiking trails to take. I'm so glad you are enjoying your time in the area. We were there last fall, as the aspens started to change, and a return trip is in the planning stages now for 2023ish. Travel Safe. Enjoy the Black Canyon.
@@AdventuresofAplusK For some people it takes a while to become acclimated. Just take it easy, drink... WATER!! lol and take things slow. Figure the third week of September, or there abouts. Also the Aspens are fantastic around Crested Butte, the Keebler Pass area, around the same time.
I really enjoyed the presentation setup and the history along with it! Feels like I’m there. Will be visiting Colorado for my first time this coming April!
Hello A+K, would you mind sharing where you guys were staying while visiting Ouray? In your video around 12:03, I saw you walked passed like a RV site after you finished your hiking Perimeter Trail? We plan to follow your travel plans here to visit Colorado in summer 2022!
Hi! We boondocked off the side of the million dollar highway or in Silverton while in the area. We have some spots listed on a southwest Colorado road trip guide on our site. We didn’t stay at the RV park we walked through in this video, but that could be an option if you don’t mind paying!
@@AdventuresofAplusK got it! Thank you so much for the reply! We now have managed to book places in Durango and Quray next July and we’re so excited to visit that part of CO!! Thank you for your videos and all the information!!!
