Colorado's INCREDIBLE Million Dollar Highway: History, Ghost Towns & Ouray

Become a member! Patreon:   / travelwithawiseguy   YouTube Membership:    / @travelwithawiseguy   Follow/support my travels: 2nd Channel:    / @wiseguy_too   Website: https://www.travelwithawiseguy.com/ Email/Newsletter: https://www.travelwithawiseguy.com/ne... Merchandise Store: https://travel-with-a-wiseguy.printif... MSN: https://www.msn.com/en-us/channel/sou... Facebook:   / travelwithawiseguy   Instagram:   / travel_wiseguy   TikTok: @travel.with.a.wise.guy Spotify driving playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4mw... Twitter:   / john_wise_wsu   Google Map of my videos: https://www.travelwithawiseguy.com/maps Contact: [email protected] Mail: John Wise, PO Box 2793, Wichita, KS, 67201 Take one of the most spectacular road trips in America as we drive Colorado's legendary Million Dollar Highway from Silverton to Ouray! Along the way, we'll experience breathtaking mountain scenery, climb over 11,000-foot Red Mountain Pass, explore fascinating mining history, stop at abandoned mines, and visit the ghost town of Ironton, where more than 100 buildings once stood during Colorado's silver boom. We'll also learn the history behind this famous highway, discover how it was carved into the cliffs of the San Juan Mountains, and finish with a walk through the beautiful historic streets of Ouray, often called the "Switzerland of America." If you love scenic drives, ghost towns, Colorado history, mining, and unforgettable mountain views, this is one road trip you won't want to miss! Part 107 certified drone operator 0:00 Intro, Silverton 0:40 Million Dollar Highway history 3:34 Chattanooga, steady climb up the mountain 7:08 Red Mountain, Idarado 12:46 Larson Brothers Mine 14:02 Ironton ghost town 18:13 Hayden, incredible scenic driving 22:44 Bear Creek Falls 24:15 Ouray 27:25 Credits, Outtake Music Fresh Fallen Snow - Chris Haugen Tumbleweed Texas - Chris Haugen Ibiza Dream - Chris Haugen Natural Light - Chris Haugen Longer Distance - TrackTribe