Introduction to Durango Mesa Park

Minutes from downtown Durango is Durango Mesa Park, the transformative public space dedicated to recreation, conservation, and community. Nestled east of Main Avenue against the backdrop of the San Juan Mountains, the park spans over 1,800 acres.

Atop the Ewing

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

Fall in Durango feels like stepping into a postcard. The air turns crisp, the light softens, and mountains glow with golden aspens and red oaks. Fall foliage in Durango is the kind of beauty that takes your breath away.

Slow down this fall, take a scenic drive, wander a trail, or just sit with a

Summer storms can roll in fast, and with them comes lightning, which can be a real danger when you are in the mountains. Whether you are hiking, summiting mountains, biking, fishing, or enjoying the scenery of the San Juan Mountains, it’s important to know how to stay safe when storms start to roll

Beyond the reach of cell towers and GPS signals, somewhere deep in the San Juan Mountains, the notorious Bigfoot roams. If you are going out to explore the magical mountains surrounding Durango, keep an eye out for this secret squatch.

This bigfoot guide is for the seasoned believer and the curious

As Southwest Colorado heats up in the coming months, the rivers and lakes of Durango are going to become hotspots for fun and relaxation. There is nothing quite like spending a day in the water soaking up those summer vibes. Hubs for water activities like the Animas River and Lake Nighthorse become

Embrace the Adventure with Care!

Durango’s gorgeous Animas River provides splishy-splashy fun for hundreds of people every summer. Knowing the proper tools, principles, and etiquettes when rafting the Animas River can help you and others have a safe yet enjoyable time. Whether it's a little cruise

Perched between the San Juan Mountains and the La Plata Mountains Durango, Colorado sits 6,500 ft above sea level. Your visit to Durango might take you to places like Ska Brewing Co. to enjoy a True Blond Ale, or Mexican Logger. While enjoying the many libations and spirits Durango has to offer, it

Respect the Trails and Fellow Hikers

Durango, Colorado has an extensive system of trails that offers stunning views of the La Plata Mountains, the Animas River, and the City of Durango. Sometimes these beautiful views can distract you from the Durango trail etiquette that every hiker must follow.

Breathtaking beauty abounds in the alpine meadows, creeks, and jagged peaks of Southwest Colorado’s Weminuche Wilderness. Flaunting 499,771 acres, the Weminuche (pronounced wem-in-nooch) is Colorado’s largest wilderness area.

The Weminuche features Colorado’s most vertical terrain, with elevations