Blog https://www.durango.org/blog/ Blog Fri, 03 May 2024 11:29:27 +0000 8 Unique Ways to See Durango's Fall Colors https://www.durango.org/blog/post/unique-ways-see-fall-colors/ https://www.durango.org/blog/post/unique-ways-see-fall-colors/#comments https://www.durango.org/blog/post/unique-ways-see-fall-colors/ Thu, 08 Oct 2020 18:00:00 -0600

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

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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

]]> Exploring the Kaleidoscopic Colors of Fall in Durango https://www.durango.org/blog/post/exploring-the-kaleidoscopic-colors-of-fall-in-durango/ https://www.durango.org/blog/post/exploring-the-kaleidoscopic-colors-of-fall-in-durango/#comments https://www.durango.org/blog/post/exploring-the-kaleidoscopic-colors-of-fall-in-durango/ Tue, 22 Sep 2020 13:00:00 -0600

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

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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

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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

]]> 7 Places to See Durango’s Fall Colors https://www.durango.org/blog/post/seven-of-the-best-places-to-see-durangos-fall-colors/ https://www.durango.org/blog/post/seven-of-the-best-places-to-see-durangos-fall-colors/#comments https://www.durango.org/blog/post/seven-of-the-best-places-to-see-durangos-fall-colors/ Thu, 27 Aug 2020 18:00:00 -0600

For many, fall in Durango, Colorado is their favorite season. As the temperature drops, Durango sees a transformative change with the color changes that make the forests shimmer like gold. With so many places to explore in and around the Durango area, it's hard to figure out where to go to see

]]> Seven of the Best Stargazing Destinations Around Durango https://www.durango.org/blog/post/seven-of-the-best-stargazing-destinations-around-durango/ https://www.durango.org/blog/post/seven-of-the-best-stargazing-destinations-around-durango/#comments https://www.durango.org/blog/post/seven-of-the-best-stargazing-destinations-around-durango/ Fri, 25 Oct 2019 11:00:00 -0600

When the sun sets and darkness falls over Durango, something magical happens. Situated more than a mile above sea level, Durango enjoys very little light pollution and perfect weather for stargazing. Starry-filled nights provide time to step away from the chaos of day-to-day and enjoy something

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