Blog https://www.durango.org/blog/ Blog Fri, 03 May 2024 10:36:26 +0000 Add An Adventure Day to Your Durango Wedding Weekend https://www.durango.org/blog/post/an-adventure-day-to-your-durango-wedding/ https://www.durango.org/blog/post/an-adventure-day-to-your-durango-wedding/#comments https://www.durango.org/blog/post/an-adventure-day-to-your-durango-wedding/ Mon, 11 Dec 2023 12:00:00 -0700

Congratulations on planning your dream wedding in beautiful Durango, Colorado! With its breathtaking natural beauty and charm in any season, Durango provides an exquisite backdrop for your special day. However, why limit your celebration to just one day? Durango's stunning landscapes and

]]> Ultimate Guide to The Million Dollar Highway https://www.durango.org/blog/post/guide-million-dollar-highway/ https://www.durango.org/blog/post/guide-million-dollar-highway/#comments https://www.durango.org/blog/post/guide-million-dollar-highway/ Fri, 18 Mar 2022 11:00:00 -0600

It can be difficult to choose where to spend your time in Southwest Colorado. There are many astounding views and places to explore. Having earned the name as the Million Dollar Highway, this gorgeous stretch of road gives way to jaw-dropping views around every corner!

Routinely touted as one of

]]> Scenic Drives to See the Fall Colors Around Durango https://www.durango.org/blog/post/scenic-drives-fall-colors/ https://www.durango.org/blog/post/scenic-drives-fall-colors/#comments https://www.durango.org/blog/post/scenic-drives-fall-colors/ Wed, 13 Oct 2021 09:00:00 -0600

It’s that time of year again! Fall in Durango is here! While there are so many things to see and do around the area, sometimes you just need to take a scenic drive or road trip to experience our favorite season in Colorado.

Since Durango sits at the intersection of the high country with mountains

]]> 10 Hidden Gem Spots for Fall Colors in Durango https://www.durango.org/blog/post/hidden-gem-spots-fall-colors/ https://www.durango.org/blog/post/hidden-gem-spots-fall-colors/#comments https://www.durango.org/blog/post/hidden-gem-spots-fall-colors/ Fri, 17 Sep 2021 09:00:00 -0600

As part of Southwestern Colorado, Durango is an incredible place to experience the change of seasons. Fall in Durango is a magical place where the mountains and mesas landscape shift from bright green to golden yellow.

With so many places to explore around the area, it's hard to determine where the

]]> 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

]]> 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

]]> Our 5 Favorite Waterfalls Around Durango https://www.durango.org/blog/post/waterfalls/ https://www.durango.org/blog/post/waterfalls/#comments https://www.durango.org/blog/post/waterfalls/ Wed, 16 Jun 2021 18:00:00 -0600

Waterfall hunting: nature’s original scavenger hunt

The city of Durango isn’t well known for its waterfalls. That’s not because we don’t have them, but rather because most of these outstanding water features are still a well-kept secret.

Many grand falls surround our town, but to find them, you’re

]]> What Airlines Fly to Durango? https://www.durango.org/blog/post/what-airlines-fly-to-durango/ https://www.durango.org/blog/post/what-airlines-fly-to-durango/#comments https://www.durango.org/blog/post/what-airlines-fly-to-durango/ Mon, 17 May 2021 11:00:00 -0600

Flights In and Out of Durango Are Inexpensive and Easy to Book

Durango, CO is one of the top destinations for travelers to Colorado and is easily accessible by air. Durango-La Plata County Airport (DRO) is the main airport providing service to southwest Colorado, and just minutes from Mesa Verde,

]]> Our 5 Favorite OHV and Off-Roading Trails Around Durango https://www.durango.org/blog/post/ohv-off-roading-trails/ https://www.durango.org/blog/post/ohv-off-roading-trails/#comments https://www.durango.org/blog/post/ohv-off-roading-trails/ Wed, 07 Apr 2021 18:00:00 -0600

It’s a poorly kept secret that southwest Colorado is one of the best destinations for off-roading adventures. Folks from around the continent salivate over our rugged passes, steep inclines, and history-rich abandoned mining trails.

Switch into four-wheel-drive mode and you’ll connect with a warm

]]> 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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