Sitting around the office one day, I took a quick tally in my head. Out of the eight people in the Destination Management and Marketing team: Two people rock climb Four people resort snowboard and/or ski One person is a retired freestyle snowboarder Three people cross-country mountain bike…
In today's digital age, it's easy to be a keyboard warrior. While there is a time and place to speak out against injustices online, a lot of those conversations fall on deaf ears. This month, we challenge everyone to take the next step and learn to be an advocate for whatever is of interest to you…
Fall is arguably the best season in Colorado, and what better way to experience it than by taking a drive? Since Durango, Colorado sits at the intersection of the high country with mountains and alpine terrain and the high desert country full of mesas, you’ll see a variety of foliage changing during…
The western US state of Colorado is home to at least 60 different ecological systems, from prairies, woodlands, and forests to canyons, mountains, and alpine tundras. Within these vast ecosystems, full of diverse habitats, are thousands of different species of mammals, fish, amphibians, and reptiles…
Durango, Colorado, is home to incredible places to play in the water. There's no shortage of reservoirs, rivers, streams, and alpine lakes to explore. One area that stands out is the town of Vallecito, located east of Durango. It is just a short drive from downtown Durango to the water's edge of…
Every year in September, the nation unites on National Clean-Up Day. This year's clean-up day is scheduled for September 17. While we admire the idea of uniting on a single day to clean our local Durango grounds, we don't need to celebrate and clean just one day a year! In honor of National…
Did you know that Colorado is one of the most diverse wild mushroom ecosystems in the whole world? It's crazy to think that there are between 2,000-3,000 species of mushrooms in our state alone. It's no surprise that wild mushroom foraging and hunting have exploded over the years. Locally in…
Carbon offset credits are a popular way to offset your carbon footprint and help reduce travel's environmental impact. While not a relevantly new concept, carbon offset credits have come into the mainstream conversation as efforts to reduce the impacts of climate change while traveling take a more…
Durango is home to some of the most beautiful rivers in Colorado. With the mighty Animas River flowing right through town- it's hard not to recognize the importance of Durango's water supply. Besides the Animas River, Durango has several lakes and reservoirs that all feed into the local watershed…
Many Durango residents are joining millions of people around the world by taking steps to live a plastic-free life. While this can be a daunting task to completely remove plastic from your life, there are some simple, actionable steps you can take right now to lower your plastic consumption. Every…
