The snow conditions in Durango are prime for a mountain vacation! Folks everywhere are finding any excuse to squeeze in at least one weekend of snowtime in Durango. With only 48 hours to experience all that winter has to offer, make sure to check our favorite activities off your list: Friday Night…
When the computer screen, after-school schedule, and video games take over, it’s time to plan a vacation close to nature and close together. Fresh air, red dirt, and big mountains are just what the doctor ordered for the extra busy family. In Durango, families can unplug and unwind with a perfect…
As the rest of the country bakes in the blistering hot July sun, visitors to Durango are enjoying a mid-80’s summerfest at 6,500’ above sea level. With sun-shining, river-bubbling, breezy days in town, Durango is looking like a postcard perfect destination for summer vacation. With great weather…
From the bow of an inflatable paddleboard, visitors gain intimate access to Durango’s most vibrant aquatic areas. Alpine lakes, rivers, and reservoirs, pristine with snowmelt, invite exciting adventures beyond the red dirt trails. Whether you’re looking for a change in perspective or a new fitness…
With wide open roads, big western skies, and spacious bike lanes, Durango is more than a bike-friendly town. Here, cycling is a way of life where you’ll find more bikes than cars and hundreds of paved miles to explore. Home to Olympians, world champions, and one of the largest bicycling events in…
With Durango as a basecamp, climbers gain unbeatable access to some of the best routes in the Rockies. From towering granite canyons and sandstone boulder gardens to waterfall hugging limestone, the climbs are as varied as they are scenic. Hundreds of routes and addictive problems, from traditional…
I remember my first ever trip to Durango - a spring break vacation with the whole family. We stayed in a picture-perfect cabin outside Purgatory Resort and skied our whole week away. I fell in love with this little town and that trip is part of the reason I moved here. Since that vacation, I’ve met…
Ski season is upon us and with it, the epic apres scene in Durango, Colorado. While the lift may stop running at 4 PM, the rest of Durango is just getting started. Fall into the mountain town routine and join locals at weekly activities happening every night. From group pub runs and trivia nights…
Newcomers to Durango often face the same dilemma: we share a deep fascination with our town’s history but with little information to go on. We devour books, visit museums, take pictures of historical buildings and scan every plaque and sign downtown in hopes of new information to be learned. But…
Winter is settling in and you should be too, at your new favorite Durango coffee shop. There’s nothing like wrapping your hands around a hot cup of caffeine first thing in the morning. When the snow is dumping and your body is shivering, find the perfect place to warm your spirit and core. Your…
