winter, wildlife, wildflowers, western, vallecito, trip ideas, train, trails, tours, tourism industry, tourism, tour operators, things to do, taste of durango, summer vacation, summer activities, summer, spring vacation, spring break, special events, snowdown, snowboard, snow, skiing, ski, ska, silverton, shopping, scenic byway, san juan mountains, rafting, purgatory resort, purgatory, photos, outdoors, outdoor recreation, national parks, mountain lion, mountain biking, million dollar highway, mesa verde, long weekend, local, live music, lake nighthorse, lake, la plata county, kids, itinerary, horseback, holiday, history, hiking, hikes, hike, hidden gems, free, four corners, food, fishing, family vacation, family friendly, family, fall events, fall colors, fall, explore, events, event, durango train, durango events, durango, downtown durango, downtown, dmr, dining, deals, dato, cycling, crafted beverages of southwest colorado, craft beer, couples getaway, colorado vacation, colorado tourism office, coffee, cliff palace, city of durango, camping, brewery, breweries, bluegrass, biking, bike riding, beer, art, animas river, animas, agritourism, adventure, 4th of july,