Box Cañon Park, is considered “The Switzerland of America”, which is located in Ouray, Colorado. It is home to the Falls Trail, the High Bridge Trail, and the Native Plant Loop. There is a visitor center when you begin, where you can view more detail information about the area, pay the $5 fee, and visit their gift shop. Usually opens at 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and closes for the winter season around November till reopening in May.
This Park is great since you can see a breathtaking canyon and water or ice features within minutes. Along with that, the National Audobon Society has declared this area important for the Black Swift bird. You want to take the time to stop here and take a look at the scenery on the trails.
When the snow comes along during winter, the plant and wildlife start to disappear some. The are is still beautiful area’s to visit, like the Ice Climbing Park, which is the only one in the USA. You can take a class ice climbing, climb it yourself, or just watch others do it which can be entertaining.