Colorful flowers everywhere

On the way to Ouray

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August 13th 2007
Our usual route to Ouray takes us through Durango and up the “million dollar highway” that winds around the mountains to Silverton and into the rugged countryside that defines the mining area near Ouray. This time, we’re coming from Cortez and in the back way on Highway 145. The route takes us through communities like Dolores, the western town of Rico and toney Telluride before descending ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more