Blog https://www.durango.org/blog/ Blog Fri, 03 May 2024 04:31:06 +0000 How to Host a Sustainable and Locally Focused Wedding in Durango https://www.durango.org/blog/post/how-to-host-a-sustainable-wedding-in-durango/ https://www.durango.org/blog/post/how-to-host-a-sustainable-wedding-in-durango/#comments https://www.durango.org/blog/post/how-to-host-a-sustainable-wedding-in-durango/ Fri, 10 Nov 2023 14:00:00 -0700

Your wedding day is a celebration of love, commitment, and the start of a beautiful journey together. What better way to mark this special occasion than by hosting a wedding that reflects your values and priorities? If you're passionate about sustainability and supporting local communities, Durango,

]]> How to Plan a Sustainable Vacation https://www.durango.org/blog/post/plan-sustainable-vacation/ https://www.durango.org/blog/post/plan-sustainable-vacation/#comments https://www.durango.org/blog/post/plan-sustainable-vacation/ Fri, 18 Mar 2022 12:00:00 -0600

With more people traveling and destinations reconsidering what tourism means to them in the last couple of years it is important to plan your vacation around not only where you want to go but in a way that minimizes environmental impact and increases the economic impact of your destination of

]]> Our Favorite Trails to Snowshoe https://www.durango.org/blog/post/trails-to-snowshoe/ https://www.durango.org/blog/post/trails-to-snowshoe/#comments https://www.durango.org/blog/post/trails-to-snowshoe/ Wed, 12 Jan 2022 09:00:00 -0700

Durango winters are meant to be savored, and just because there’s a lot of snow on the ground does not mean you have to give up long walks in nature. There’s nothing that quite compares to the quiet beauty of a hike covered in a gorgeous blanket of snow.

Snowshoeing offers the perfect opportunity to

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Durango, Colorado is located in the Southwest corner of the state and is blessed with a whitewater river, mountain resort, trails, and lively downtown, without the upscale (sometimes intimidating) atmosphere you typically experience at neighboring mountain resort towns. Durango is a year-round

]]> Your Guide to the Polar Express Train in Durango https://www.durango.org/blog/post/guide-polar-express-train/ https://www.durango.org/blog/post/guide-polar-express-train/#comments https://www.durango.org/blog/post/guide-polar-express-train/ Fri, 12 Nov 2021 13:00:00 -0700

It’s that special time of year again- Polar Express is back in Durango, Colorado! This incredible train ride via the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad takes you on a scenic journey through the north corridor of Durango and to Santa’s village as you experience a live-action rendition of the

]]> 31 Ways to Reduce Waste While Vacationing https://www.durango.org/blog/post/reduce-waste-while-vacationing/ https://www.durango.org/blog/post/reduce-waste-while-vacationing/#comments https://www.durango.org/blog/post/reduce-waste-while-vacationing/ Fri, 20 Aug 2021 16:00:00 -0600

Everybody loves a good vacation, or as The Go Gos put it “Vacation, all I ever wanted…vacation, had to get away.” But before you “get away” it is important to remember that if we want to continue to enjoy all the beautiful natural wonders of the world, we must do all we can to preserve them.

Reduce

]]> Starting Your Journey on the Colorado Trail in Durango https://www.durango.org/blog/post/colorado-trail/ https://www.durango.org/blog/post/colorado-trail/#comments https://www.durango.org/blog/post/colorado-trail/ Thu, 19 Aug 2021 12:00:00 -0600

A brief introduction to the Colorado Trail

The Colorado Trail (CT), completed in 1987, spans 567 miles through the heart of the southern Rocky Mountains. The trail travels from Denver to Durango and is considered one of the nation’s most beautiful and varied long-distance hikes. It is estimated

]]> Itinerary: Camper Van Trip In Durango https://www.durango.org/blog/post/itinerary-camper-van-trip/ https://www.durango.org/blog/post/itinerary-camper-van-trip/#comments https://www.durango.org/blog/post/itinerary-camper-van-trip/ Tue, 20 Jul 2021 11:00:00 -0600

Planning a camper van trip is hard!

You don't want to spend your time in the car driving from place to place. Instead, you want to enjoy Durango's local activities and sightseeing while also knowing the best places for camping, restaurants, groceries, and, of course, showers.

This itinerary has

]]> 10 Places to Stay Cool in Durango https://www.durango.org/blog/post/places-to-stay-cool/ https://www.durango.org/blog/post/places-to-stay-cool/#comments https://www.durango.org/blog/post/places-to-stay-cool/ Tue, 20 Jul 2021 09:00:00 -0600

Our Favorite Neighborhood Spots to Escape the Heat

There are thousands of things to do in and around Durango. But since we’re known for our sun-soaked mountain vistas, historic tours around town, and outdoor adventure sports, we thought it would be worth compiling some of our favorite things to do

]]> 10 Places to Camp Near Mesa Verde National Park https://www.durango.org/blog/post/camp-mesa-verde-national-park/ https://www.durango.org/blog/post/camp-mesa-verde-national-park/#comments https://www.durango.org/blog/post/camp-mesa-verde-national-park/ Wed, 14 Jul 2021 13:00:00 -0600

Travel Back in Time at these Campgrounds

Durango is in close proximity to Mesa Verde National Park, one of the world’s 27 UNESCO World Heritage sites and home to some of the best-preserved ancestral Pueblo archaeological sites. The park and the region that surrounds it are also spectacular places

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