February is officially Staycation month in Durango! No matter how you slice it- 2020 was a strange year. After so many tragedies and hiccups that last year brought us, everyone in Durango could use a break! As you’re considering taking a break from your couch or rewarding yourself for surviving…
With an abundance of breathtaking scenery, thrilling outdoor activities, and unique locations to explore, Durango is memorable and inspiring when Winter comes to town. If you've come for a fun, family-friendly adventure, Durango is truly the right town. With hundreds of miles of trails, over 400…
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…
When the colors change to Fall, you can find the best climbing adventures at the crag around Durango. Whether you’re a first-time climber or a lifelong expert, Durango’s access to hundreds of unique routes makes it a year-round climber’s destination. Durango, Colorado is an amazing place to climb…
Name: Beth Lueck Born: Denver, CO Age: 30 Job: Marketing Coordinator at the Durango Area Tourism Office Hobbies: hiking, reading, watching The X-Files, snuggling my dog, Googling pictures of animals doing human things Introduction: I grew up in Durango, leaving before I started high school. After…
Sweater weather in Durango is here. Cool mornings, hot beverages, and crisp hikes make fall one of the most heartwarming and inviting seasons of the year. Thanks to a heavy winter, wet spring, and rainy summer, this fall is expected to be the most colorful in years. Pack your camera, wool socks, and…
Besides the gorgeous fall colors our Aspen trees flaunt, Durango is full of reasons to visit us this fall. You can print this off and use it as your adventure itinerary for the final days before the snow flies. 1. Take a unique train ride this fall with the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge…
As the sun creeps further towards the southern hemisphere, the world around Durango, Colorado, begins to change. We’re seeing less of our hot summer days and more of the star-filled skies that brighten our historic town. Soon, the vibrant green forests will turn vivd gold and that first gust of…
Thanks to the Durango community for staying home and following the guidance of public health orders, La Plata County has some of the lowest case counts of COVID-19 per capita in Colorado. Social distancing, face coverings, and strong partnerships between public health, businesses, and government…
Flowing directly through the heart of Durango, the Animas river is not a backyard treasure. As owner of Durango Rivertrippers, David Moler likes to say, “the Animas is a front yard amenity. Without it, our town probably wouldn’t be here.” After an unforgettable winter of snow, the southwest has…
