Blog https://www.durango.org/blog/ Blog Fri, 03 May 2024 02:15:01 +0000 10 Simple Ways to Reduce Your Impact on the Ecosystem https://www.durango.org/blog/post/ways-reduce-impact-ecosystem/ https://www.durango.org/blog/post/ways-reduce-impact-ecosystem/#comments https://www.durango.org/blog/post/ways-reduce-impact-ecosystem/ Wed, 01 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -0600

Your impact on the ecosystem largely depends on your lifestyle choices. This impact is called your ecological footprint - a term meaning your overall land and resource usage based on your lifestyle, diet, habits, etc.

This month, try to consider ways to reduce your overall impact on the local

]]> Simple Ways to Recreate with Care in Durango https://www.durango.org/blog/post/recreate-with-care/ https://www.durango.org/blog/post/recreate-with-care/#comments https://www.durango.org/blog/post/recreate-with-care/ Wed, 06 Apr 2022 10:00:00 -0600

When playing around Durango, Colorado, make sure you're following some simple things to "Recreate with Care." Durango has over 300 trails spread across the incredible trail and local recreation areas. As the trails get more usage during the warmer months of the year, we all have a responsibility to

]]> What is Microtrash and How Can You Prevent it? https://www.durango.org/blog/post/what-is-microtrash/ https://www.durango.org/blog/post/what-is-microtrash/#comments https://www.durango.org/blog/post/what-is-microtrash/ Tue, 22 Jun 2021 09:00:00 -0600

How to Keep Your Campsite and Our Lands Free of Microtrash

When adventuring outdoors it is important to always ‘pack it in and pack it out’ - both to preserve and respect nature. Although it is sometimes difficult to leave absolutely no trace, we still need to strive to reduce our impact as much as

]]> Fire Safety and Prevention for Camping and Outdoor Activities https://www.durango.org/blog/post/fire-safety-and-prevention/ https://www.durango.org/blog/post/fire-safety-and-prevention/#comments https://www.durango.org/blog/post/fire-safety-and-prevention/ Tue, 20 Apr 2021 16:00:00 -0600

Enhance the Enjoyment of Durango, Colorado’s Natural Beauty By Being Firewise: Tips & Tricks on How You Can Prevent Wildfires When You’re Enjoying the Great Outdoors or Camping.

Spread the Word About Fire Safety and Awareness

Smokey the Bear is a pretty busy bear and is unable to join every campsite for roasting marshmallows and telling stories

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