Drive like a Local After spending time on the road, driving into Durango from canyon highways and mountain passes makes every mile worth it. A drive through town takes you past historic blocks, alongside the Animas River, or to a trail packed full of Animas Valley views. Along the way, you'll…
Durango Was Built for Two Wheels There’s something satisfying about rolling into Durango after a day in the saddle. The mountain air feels a little cooler, the pace slows down, and suddenly a good meal and a comfortable place to park the bike are all you need. Instead of packing up every morning…
One of the Best Ways to Experience Durango Turnip your Saturday morning with a trip to the Durango Farmers Market. Before trailheads fill up and patios on Main Avenue begin to buzz, farmers, bakers, coffee makers, and local artists set up for the Saturday Durango Farmers Market. The smell of baked…
Not Just a Place to Play Choosing a park in Durango feels a bit like a choose-your-own-adventure story, today you might want to “touch grass” with friends at Buckley Park, but tomorrow might look more like a long stroll along the river while you listen to a podcast. The large network of parks…
The Land Holds History Some places can tell many stories at once. West of Durango just below the La Plata Mountains sits the Old Fort in Hesperus, Colorado. The property has served as a military post, a federal Indian Boarding School, an agricultural high school, a college campus, and today, a…
A More Accessible Durango for Everyone Planning a mountain getaway should feel exciting, not uncertain. For some travelers, this excitement is overshadowed by thoughts like, “Will my hotel have accessible amenities?” or “Can I do this activity with my friends or family?” Finding accessibility…
Low Water Changes the River for Everyone Winter wasn’t too kind to Southwest Colorado; the lack of snow, combined with high temperatures, meant the snowpack was at a historic low. This means the Animas River might look and feel very different this summer. Lower CFS means less water, which translates…
Your Durango Trip Starts the Second You Land From tarmac to terminal to a truly special trip. For years, when you touched down in Durango, you stepped off the plane, grabbed your bag, and got out the door. With windows all around offering mountain views, the recent updates at Durango-La Plata County…
Summer Is Back in Durango What is it the youth say, “We are so back”? Whatever the new slang is, it fits well for the upcoming summer in Durango. Days are getting longer, trails are drying up, and hiking shoes and mountain bikes are coming out. As patios along downtown Durango fill up and the Animas…
