Looking back through our Facebook memories, I found pictures of some of our local deer enjoying a snack in the planter housing the Box Canyon Lodge sign. Initially amused at how cute they were and how much snow we had already gotten that year, I could not help but to reflect on all the changes…
Ouray, Colorado boasts beautiful architecture, and one of the largest collections of Mesker facades maintained to perfection! The Mesker Brothers Iron Works and George L. Mesker & Co. were competing manufacturers and designers of ornamental sheet-metal facades and cast iron storefront components from the 1880s through the mid-twentieth century. The Mesker Brothers Iron Works was…
Ouray Hotel has long provided a soothing relaxing atmosphere! Long before the area was discovered by two miners in search of gold, the tiny canyon now known as Ouray served as a sacred spot for the Ute Indians. Some people speculate that perhaps the name “Uncompahgre”, or dirty water, was given to the area to protect…
What is ‘snow pack’ and what does it mean to Ouray and the San Juan Mountains? refers to the accumulation of snow and ice on the ground in the high mountains. Mainly occuring during the winter months, the amount of snow in the high country directly affects not only our little valley, but many surrounding…
Let the Box Canyon Lodge & Hot Springs be Your Gateway to Adventure in the San Juans! When picturing a vacation in the little mining town of Ouray, Colorado, what do you imagine? Perhaps bringing your 4×4 and exploring the plethora of jeep trails surrounding town, or spending the day soaking at the pool and…
All the Comforts of Home and More at the Box Canyon Lodge & Hot Springs! Recently, while picking up some supplies for the hotel, the cashier realized where I was from, and began gushing about the Box Canyon Lodge. “My sister and I just came back from a weekend stay with you,” she began, “And…