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West Needle Mountains During the Winter by Drone

A Guide to Wildflowers in Durango

Durango, Colorado, is home to various wildflowers that paint the landscapes with vibrant colors throughout the year. From spring to fall, the flora of the region changes, creating a constantly evolving natural tapestry of stunning beauty. Durango's diverse geography offers an excellent opportunity…

Spring Events in Durango

Durango, Colorado, is a beautiful mountain town known for its stunning natural beauty, adventurous spirit, and vibrant community. Springtime is an especially wonderful time to visit Durango, as the town comes alive with many exciting events that celebrate the season and the area's unique culture. If…

50 Things to Do in Durango this Spring

Springtime is here in Durango, Colorado! With the trails opening up, warmer weather, sunshine, and longer days, Durango residents and visitors awake from their Winter slumber in search of things to do around town. With so much to see and do around Durango, it’s hard to pick the perfect thing to do…

Ultimate Guide to The Million Dollar Highway

It can be difficult to choose where to spend your time in Southwest Colorado. There are many astounding views and places to explore. Having earned the name as the Million Dollar Highway, this gorgeous stretch of road gives way to jaw-dropping views around every corner! Routinely touted as one of…

11 Family-Friendly Parks Perfect for a Picnic

There’s a reason Durango is home to so many outdoor enthusiasts. Not only do we have mountains and lakes, but we also have fantastic city parks. Durango has so many amazing green spaces, it’s tough to make a decision about where to take the family for a sunny-day outing. Places where both kids and…

31 Ways to Reduce Waste While Vacationing

Everybody loves a good vacation, or as The Go Gos put it “Vacation, all I ever wanted…vacation, had to get away.” But before you “get away” it is important to remember that if we want to continue to enjoy all the beautiful natural wonders of the world, we must do all we can to preserve them. Reduce…

10 Places to Camp Near Mesa Verde National Park

Travel Back in Time at these Campgrounds Durango is in close proximity to Mesa Verde National Park, one of the world’s 27 UNESCO World Heritage sites and home to some of the best-preserved ancestral Pueblo archaeological sites. The park and the region that surrounds it are also spectacular places…

Our 5 Favorite Waterfalls Around Durango

Waterfall hunting: nature’s original scavenger hunt The city of Durango isn’t well known for its waterfalls. That’s not because we don’t have them, but rather because most of these outstanding water features are still a well-kept secret. Many grand falls surround our town, but to find them, you’re…

Trail Etiquette in Durango: What You Should Know

Hiking Rules for More Fun and Less Stress on Your Outdoor Adventures Durango’s many hiking trails are welcoming to visitors and locals, day-trippers and through-hikers alike, as well as mountain bikers, horseback riders, and ATV enthusiasts. Taking some time to get to know the trails could prevent…

Durango's Not-So-Secret Gardens

Sponsored post from Durango Botanic Gardens There’s a special place just north of downtown Durango: a garden-actually multiple gardens. They’re not quite secret gardens because people from all over the world visit them each year. They’re a place where the only sounds are rushing water from the…