Blog https://www.durango.org/blog/ Blog Fri, 03 May 2024 11:26:54 +0000 Spring Events in Durango https://www.durango.org/blog/post/spring-events/ https://www.durango.org/blog/post/spring-events/#comments https://www.durango.org/blog/post/spring-events/ Thu, 20 Apr 2023 11:00:00 -0600

Durango, Colorado, is a beautiful mountain town known for its stunning natural beauty, adventurous spirit, and vibrant community. Springtime is an especially wonderful time to visit Durango, as the town comes alive with many exciting events that celebrate the season and the area's unique culture.

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]]> The Animas Valley Balloon Rally Lights Up Durango https://www.durango.org/blog/post/the-animas-valley-balloon-rally-lights-up-durango/ https://www.durango.org/blog/post/the-animas-valley-balloon-rally-lights-up-durango/#comments https://www.durango.org/blog/post/the-animas-valley-balloon-rally-lights-up-durango/ Mon, 09 Sep 2019 18:00:00 -0600

Once a year, the Animas Valley fills with the vibrant colors of nearly a dozen hot air balloons. At a time when fall colors are at their peak, the Animas Valley Balloon Rally brings new reason to celebrate the season.

Now in its 4th year, this three-day fall event is both a local and visitor

]]> Midsummer Events in Postcard Perfect Durango https://www.durango.org/blog/post/midsummer-events-in-postcard-perfect-durango/ https://www.durango.org/blog/post/midsummer-events-in-postcard-perfect-durango/#comments https://www.durango.org/blog/post/midsummer-events-in-postcard-perfect-durango/ Thu, 18 Jul 2019 18:00:00 -0600

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

]]> The Road Cyclist’s Guide to Durango https://www.durango.org/blog/post/the-road-cyclists-guide-to-durango/ https://www.durango.org/blog/post/the-road-cyclists-guide-to-durango/#comments https://www.durango.org/blog/post/the-road-cyclists-guide-to-durango/ Tue, 14 May 2019 18:00:00 -0600

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

]]> 10 Thoughtful Valentine Gifts you’ll only find in Durango, Colorado https://www.durango.org/blog/post/10-thoughtful-valentine-gifts-youll-only-find-in-durango/ https://www.durango.org/blog/post/10-thoughtful-valentine-gifts-youll-only-find-in-durango/#comments https://www.durango.org/blog/post/10-thoughtful-valentine-gifts-youll-only-find-in-durango/ Tue, 05 Feb 2019 17:00:00 -0700

Fluent in the language of love is the town of Durango, Colorado. Whether you plan to cozy up in a log cabin by the fire, ride the train through a winter wonderland, or dine al fresco on a wintery peak, you’ll find reason to fall in love all over again from our romantic vacation destination.

With

]]> Best Weeknight Hangouts and Activities in Durango https://www.durango.org/blog/post/best-weeknight-hangouts-and-activities-in-durango/ https://www.durango.org/blog/post/best-weeknight-hangouts-and-activities-in-durango/#comments https://www.durango.org/blog/post/best-weeknight-hangouts-and-activities-in-durango/ Sun, 09 Dec 2018 17:00:00 -0700

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,

]]> Mysteries in History - Understanding Southwestern Ghost Stories https://www.durango.org/blog/post/mysteries-in-history-understanding-southwestern-ghost-stories/ https://www.durango.org/blog/post/mysteries-in-history-understanding-southwestern-ghost-stories/#comments https://www.durango.org/blog/post/mysteries-in-history-understanding-southwestern-ghost-stories/ Sun, 21 Oct 2018 18:00:00 -0600

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

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