"Yankee Boy Basin" Top 5 Page for this destination Ouray by GrumpynAM


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Yankee Boy Basin

The Yankee Boy Basin and the wildflowers is a magnificent area to see. This photo was taken on the 4th of July.

Beautiful mountains

This is looking south from Yankee Boy Basin. If you click the photo, on the right side you can see another 4x4 trail going up to Governer's Basin.

Waterfalls

The twin waterfalls at Yankee Boy is one of the most photographed places in Colorado

Pros and Cons
  • Pros:Awesome scenery
  • In a nutshell:Definitely worth a visit
  • Last visit to Ouray: Jul 2001
  • Intro Updated Dec 17, 2002
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  • RockyMts May 2, 2005 at 3:16 PM Report Abuse

    Great photos and off-road tips. I used to live in Ouray and these pics made me homesick. Can't wait to get back.

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    kaloz Dec 13, 2002 at 10:59 PM Report Abuse

    Great Stories, and wonderful pictures. Great Site

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    herzog63 Dec 13, 2002 at 9:51 AM Report Abuse

    It would've been quite a surprise to have that Marmot try sticking his head up through the hole while you're using the facilities!! Great Page! Super Photos!!

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