Blog https://www.durango.org/blog/ Blog Sun, 16 Nov 2025 04:55:20 +0000 Things to Do at Fort Lewis College https://www.durango.org/blog/post/things-to-do-at-fort-lewis-college/ https://www.durango.org/blog/post/things-to-do-at-fort-lewis-college/#comments https://www.durango.org/blog/post/things-to-do-at-fort-lewis-college/ Fri, 12 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0600

Sitting high on a mesa overlooking downtown Durango, Fort Lewis College is a bustling campus full of trails, museums, and the arts. With incredible views of the La Plata Mountains and quick access to trails, town, and adventure, the campus is a hub of activity.

The college’s deep connection to the

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Fall in Durango is in full swing. Our San Juan National Forest has transformed into a fortress of red, yellow, orange, and gold. If you’re not here already, now is the perfect time to hop in the car and explore the fairytale world of southwestern Colorado and Durango.

Plan to make your visit the

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When the sun sets and darkness falls over Durango, something magical happens. Situated more than a mile above sea level, Durango enjoys very little light pollution and perfect weather for stargazing. Starry-filled nights provide time to step away from the chaos of day-to-day and enjoy something

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Weminuche Wilderness Emerald Lake Hike

If we labeled every hiking destination near Durango a “must-see,” nobody would ever leave the backcountry. Our neighboring Weminuche wilderness is huge, at ¾ the size of Rhode Island and consisting of nearly 500,000 acres of pristine alpine adventure.

There are infinite ways to find solitude and

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