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West Needle Mountains During the Winter by Drone

How to Plan a Sustainable Vacation

With more people traveling and destinations reconsidering what tourism means to them in the last couple of years it is important to plan your vacation around not only where you want to go but in a way that minimizes environmental impact and increases the economic impact of your destination of…

Our Favorite Trails to Snowshoe

Durango winters are meant to be savored, and just because there’s a lot of snow on the ground does not mean you have to give up long walks in nature. There’s nothing that quite compares to the quiet beauty of a hike covered in a gorgeous blanket of snow. Snowshoeing offers the perfect opportunity to…

5 Laidback Adventures in Durango

Durango, Colorado is located in the Southwest corner of the state and is blessed with a whitewater river, mountain resort, trails, and lively downtown, without the upscale (sometimes intimidating) atmosphere you typically experience at neighboring mountain resort towns. Durango is a year-round…

Your Guide to the Polar Express Train in Durango

It’s that special time of year again- Polar Express is back in Durango, Colorado! This incredible train ride via the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad takes you on a scenic journey through the north corridor of Durango and to Santa’s village as you experience a live-action rendition of the…

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…

Itinerary: Camper Van Trip In Durango

Planning a camper van trip is hard! You don't want to spend your time in the car driving from place to place. Instead, you want to enjoy Durango's local activities and sightseeing while also knowing the best places for camping, restaurants, groceries, and, of course, showers. This itinerary has…

10 Places to Stay Cool in Durango

Our Favorite Neighborhood Spots to Escape the Heat There are thousands of things to do in and around Durango. But since we’re known for our sun-soaked mountain vistas, historic tours around town, and outdoor adventure sports, we thought it would be worth compiling some of our favorite things to do…

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…