Something Spooky This Way Comes October in Durango brings shorter days and long, chilly nights. Dark evenings spent around the fire make telling ghost stories that much scarier. It helps that Durango has developed a reputation as one of Colorado’s notably haunted historic towns, with generations of…
Take Time for the Simple Things this Season Summer can be a busy season full of family trips, major life projects, and days spent doing it all. Sometimes you need to press pause on your life and take a few moments just for you. If you're traveling solo, escaping with your partner, or bringing a…
Every Great Durango Evening Needs a Soundtrack Live music has a way of finding you in Durango. It might be a guitarist setting up on a downtown patio, a band warming up before an evening performance, or the familiar sound of music drifting through an open doorway as you make your way down Main…
Explore the Region Through Stewardship Some of the most memorable travel experiences come from becoming part of a place rather than simply passing through it. A few hours spent helping maintain a trail, lending a hand at a community event, or caring for animals at a local shelter can create a…
Introduction: See Southwest Colorado in Fall Fall settles into Southwest Colorado in stages. The first cold mornings arrive in the high country, pockets of aspens begin turning gold, and daylight fades behind the mountains earlier. Fall is one of the best times to leave the pavement behind and…
Introduction: You Made It to Durango The final miles of the Colorado Trail (CT) can carry a different kind of weight. After weeks of measuring life by sunrises, water sources, mountain miles, and the next campsite, Durango finally appears. For many hikers, the first few moments in town are a blur…
Where Southwest Colorado Blooms Some of Durango's most memorable places don't announce themselves with sweeping overlooks of the San Juan Mountains or famous trailheads to alpine lakes. Instead, they're the kind of places you stumble upon while taking the long way home or sitting atop a rock at the…
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…
