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  • Why off-roaders call Ouray the “Jeeping Capital of the World”
  • Are you pronouncing “Ouray” the way true Western Slope locals do?

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📰 News we're reading

• Four-Wheeling Through Colorado's High Country (treadmagazine.com) — Off-roaders in dialed-in rigs wind their way across Colorado’s high country, eventually dropping into Ouray after a white-knuckle descent of Black Bear Pass and a climb over Imogene. The story highlights Ouray as a scenic basecamp and “Jeeping Capital of the World,” with trails, history, and lodging options that make it a prime hub for local and visiting adventurers alike.
   

• Locals Laugh When You Mispronounce These Colorado Towns (retro1025.com) — If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re saying “Ouray” correctly, this guide spells it out as “YOOR-ay,” not “OO-ray,” and explains the town’s Ute roots. It also runs through nine other Western Slope place names that regularly trip up visitors, from Saguache to Pagosa Springs, with tips to help you sound like a local on your next road trip.
   

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