Ouray Trip - Part 1

Let's start off a series of posts about Ouray with a few fireworks photos. That is the key reason to brave Ouray on what is probably the busiest week of the year.


Of course, I am sure there are displays that are bigger, more choreographed, longer. However, we are sitting in a valley with mountains all around, with family that we love, in cool temperatures. The noise from the explosions bounces off the surrounding hills impressively. It is worth the crowds and the 10-hour drive.

The area is isolated enough, and the town small enough, that there is little glow from the town during the fireworks, so it all adds up to be a great evening. It is becoming a tradition for the family.

Now, in case you thought there would be a post without Isabella, I cannot do that.

Before the fireworks started, the park area where our family sat had numerous smaller fireworks for almost the entire hour we waited. One of the things that most fascinated Bella were sparklers. There was a family behind us that had those huge, 3-foot tall ones. So, Isabella and I went near them and she was mesmerized. Other fireworks were set off in the park, but most were not close to us, and lasted only a short time, so we stayed near the sparklers.