Guidebook for Olathe
Parks & Nature
There is no exaggeration in saying that the Black Canyon National Park is one of the nation’s most breathtaking scenic treasures. Carved through solid granite over countless millennia, the dark canyon walls plunge an awe-inspiring 2,700 feet to the Gunnison River below.
As one of the nation’s hidden treasures, the Black Canyon allows visitors to immerse themselves in a memorable vacation experience undiminished by the ‘human drama’ often experienced in better-known destinations.
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Национальный парк Черный каньон Ганнисона
There is no exaggeration in saying that the Black Canyon National Park is one of the nation’s most breathtaking scenic treasures. Carved through solid granite over countless millennia, the dark canyon walls plunge an awe-inspiring 2,700 feet to the Gunnison River below.
As one of the nation’s hidden treasures, the Black Canyon allows visitors to immerse themselves in a memorable vacation experience undiminished by the ‘human drama’ often experienced in better-known destinations.
Ridgway State Park is a treasure trove of activities for the entire family. Located 20 miles south of Montrose, the park is best known for fishing, boating, swimming, and camping fun centered on Ridgway Reservoir. But the park also offer great wildlife and wildflower viewing, miles of paved and dirt trails for hiking or biking and plentiful opportunities to capture great photography – all the while basking in the glory of striking views of the San Juan Mountains.
Whatever the season, Ridgway State Park has memory-making potential just a few minutes from Montrose.
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Государственный парк Риджуэй
28555 Highway 550Ridgway State Park is a treasure trove of activities for the entire family. Located 20 miles south of Montrose, the park is best known for fishing, boating, swimming, and camping fun centered on Ridgway Reservoir. But the park also offer great wildlife and wildflower viewing, miles of paved and dirt trails for hiking or biking and plentiful opportunities to capture great photography – all the while basking in the glory of striking views of the San Juan Mountains.
Whatever the season, Ridgway State Park has memory-making potential just a few minutes from Montrose.
John Wayne loved this country, and so will you! Scenes from How the West Was Won and True Grit were filmed along this magnificent route winding through national forest and river basin country.
The stunning peaks of Chimney Rock and Courthouse Mountain pierce the blue Colorado sky as you journey along this 1885 cattle-drive trail. Tall white-barked aspen trees, spruce and fir, rivers, reservoirs, and seas of wildflowers nestled among towering peaks is the setting for the Owl Creek Pass drive.
This route provides access to a variety of remarkable four-wheel drive roads and hiking/backpacking trails. Take a picnic lunch and a camera and enjoy one of Colorado's most charming byways!
Owl Creek Pass
John Wayne loved this country, and so will you! Scenes from How the West Was Won and True Grit were filmed along this magnificent route winding through national forest and river basin country.
The stunning peaks of Chimney Rock and Courthouse Mountain pierce the blue Colorado sky as you journey along this 1885 cattle-drive trail. Tall white-barked aspen trees, spruce and fir, rivers, reservoirs, and seas of wildflowers nestled among towering peaks is the setting for the Owl Creek Pass drive.
This route provides access to a variety of remarkable four-wheel drive roads and hiking/backpacking trails. Take a picnic lunch and a camera and enjoy one of Colorado's most charming byways!
Located just northeast of Montrose, the Gunnison Gorge NCA encompasses 62,844 acres of BLM-managed lands that provide the ideal playground for outdoor adventurers of many persuasions.
The gorge boasts world-class Gold Medal trout fishing and is also a great place for challenging and remote whitewater rafting and kayaking. The river can be reached via four hiking trails, all of which can be accessed from Falcon Road.
The NCA also features hiking, biking, horseback riding and motorized sports adventures on primitive roads and trails that wind their way through adobe badland formations, scenic sandstone canyons and diverse native plant populations.
Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area
2465 S Townsend AveLocated just northeast of Montrose, the Gunnison Gorge NCA encompasses 62,844 acres of BLM-managed lands that provide the ideal playground for outdoor adventurers of many persuasions.
The gorge boasts world-class Gold Medal trout fishing and is also a great place for challenging and remote whitewater rafting and kayaking. The river can be reached via four hiking trails, all of which can be accessed from Falcon Road.
The NCA also features hiking, biking, horseback riding and motorized sports adventures on primitive roads and trails that wind their way through adobe badland formations, scenic sandstone canyons and diverse native plant populations.
Sightseeing
Situated just 40 minutes from Montrose is the majestically sited town of Ouray, a perfect choice for a memorable day trip.
Charming Victorian-era buildings rest beneath soaring granite walls booming with waterfalls and crisscrossed with a host of hiking trails. From ghost towns and mine tours to luxurious natural hot springs, Ouray welcomes families and intrepid spirits alike.
Don't miss Cascade Falls and Ouray's famous Box Canyon Falls. Cascade Falls tumbles down the cliff's face just east of town. You can hike to the lower or upper falls or simply enjoy the view from main street. Box Canyon Falls, Ouray's own wonder of the world, is the culmination of Canyon Creek narrowing and spilling
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Ouray
Situated just 40 minutes from Montrose is the majestically sited town of Ouray, a perfect choice for a memorable day trip.
Charming Victorian-era buildings rest beneath soaring granite walls booming with waterfalls and crisscrossed with a host of hiking trails. From ghost towns and mine tours to luxurious natural hot springs, Ouray welcomes families and intrepid spirits alike.
Don't miss Cascade Falls and Ouray's famous Box Canyon Falls. Cascade Falls tumbles down the cliff's face just east of town. You can hike to the lower or upper falls or simply enjoy the view from main street. Box Canyon Falls, Ouray's own wonder of the world, is the culmination of Canyon Creek narrowing and spilling
With small-town charm, Telluride is known for both friendliness and a laid-back atmosphere. In a stunning environment you will find plenty of opportunity for outdoor recreation like hiking, biking, skiing, fishing and jeeping (all from easy to extreme!). With plenty of restaurants and life music in happening bars, this place is unforgettable and well worth a visit!
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TelluRiders
With small-town charm, Telluride is known for both friendliness and a laid-back atmosphere. In a stunning environment you will find plenty of opportunity for outdoor recreation like hiking, biking, skiing, fishing and jeeping (all from easy to extreme!). With plenty of restaurants and life music in happening bars, this place is unforgettable and well worth a visit!
Food Scene
The Coffee Trader
845 E Main StLocal and friendly, great coffee!
One of the more creative dining options in town, high quality and great menu!
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Camp Robber
1515 Ogden RdOne of the more creative dining options in town, high quality and great menu!
Traditional Indian dishes & cocktails offered in a relaxed dining room with a lunch buffet. Definitely recommend the buffet :-)
Guru's Restaurant
448 E Main StTraditional Indian dishes & cocktails offered in a relaxed dining room with a lunch buffet. Definitely recommend the buffet :-)
Authentic Nepali and Indian cuisine, another one of my favorites! A friendly family run business with great budget friendly lunch buffet I can highly recommend.
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Himalayan Pun Hill Kitchen
710 N Townsend AveAuthentic Nepali and Indian cuisine, another one of my favorites! A friendly family run business with great budget friendly lunch buffet I can highly recommend.
Essentials
City Market
16400 S Townsend Ave