Blog https://www.durango.org/blog/ Blog Fri, 03 May 2024 10:36:50 +0000 Colorado Trail Thru-Hikers' Nicknames: A Reflection on the Finishers of 2023 https://www.durango.org/blog/post/colorado-trail-thru-hikers-nicknames/ https://www.durango.org/blog/post/colorado-trail-thru-hikers-nicknames/#comments https://www.durango.org/blog/post/colorado-trail-thru-hikers-nicknames/ Fri, 15 Dec 2023 14:00:00 -0700

As another successful year on the Colorado Trail approaches, the time has come to pay homage to the extraordinary individuals who triumphed over the challenging 500-mile journey. The Colorado Trail, renowned for its stunning views and grueling terrain, holds a special place in the annals of the

]]> 7 Places for Dispersed Camping Around Durango https://www.durango.org/blog/post/dispersed-camping/ https://www.durango.org/blog/post/dispersed-camping/#comments https://www.durango.org/blog/post/dispersed-camping/ Fri, 04 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -0600

Durango offers numerous dispersed camping options for nature lovers. With its proximity to the San Juan National Forest, the La Plata Mountains, and the Weminuche Wilderness, visitors can find secluded spots to pitch their tent or park their RV. The dispersed camping areas around Durango offer many

]]> Outdoorsy Bayfield: Idyllic Riverside RV Camping and Glamping https://www.durango.org/blog/post/outdoorsy-bayfield-camping-glamping/ https://www.durango.org/blog/post/outdoorsy-bayfield-camping-glamping/#comments https://www.durango.org/blog/post/outdoorsy-bayfield-camping-glamping/ Tue, 18 Jul 2023 13:00:00 -0600

Outdoorsy is an outdoor travel marketplace helping people rent RVs since 2015 to experience nature’s joys. We dig the outdoors so much that we just hit a personal record for sending our 1 millionth family on an RV-focused trip.

That’s over 6 million nights that our people have spent outdoors!

]]> 8 Common Campfire Misconceptions https://www.durango.org/blog/post/campfire-misconceptions/ https://www.durango.org/blog/post/campfire-misconceptions/#comments https://www.durango.org/blog/post/campfire-misconceptions/ Mon, 23 Aug 2021 18:00:00 -0600

There’s nothing like the crackle and pop of a glowing campfire. Not to mention the warmth and dancing lights a good fire provides under the stars. It’s one of the more enjoyable aspects of camping.

The wilderness is a magical place where myth and legend reign supreme. Fire safety while camping,

]]> 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

]]> 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

]]> Best Durango Campgrounds for every RVer https://www.durango.org/blog/post/best-durango-campgrounds-for-every-rver/ https://www.durango.org/blog/post/best-durango-campgrounds-for-every-rver/#comments https://www.durango.org/blog/post/best-durango-campgrounds-for-every-rver/ Wed, 31 Jul 2019 18:00:00 -0600

Home is where you park it. For the American RV community, Durango is a premier destination for remote wilderness access, pristine amenities, and unbeatable campground views.

In a scenic locale where you can sip morning coffee from the base of a mountain and catch dinner from the neighboring alpine

]]> 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

]]> Discover Nature’s Waterpark in Durango, Colorado https://www.durango.org/blog/post/discover-natures-waterpark-in-durango-colorado/ https://www.durango.org/blog/post/discover-natures-waterpark-in-durango-colorado/#comments https://www.durango.org/blog/post/discover-natures-waterpark-in-durango-colorado/ Sun, 29 Jul 2018 18:00:00 -0600

You don’t need to live on the coast to enjoy water sports. Sailing, surfing, tubing and even diving are all a short ride away when you make your basecamp in Durango, Colorado. The Grand Opening to Nature’s Waterpark takes place every spring, when snowmelt begins to flood our creeks, rivers, alpine

]]> Help Us Take Care of Our Backyard This Summer https://www.durango.org/blog/post/help-us-take-care-of-our-backyard-this-summer/ https://www.durango.org/blog/post/help-us-take-care-of-our-backyard-this-summer/#comments https://www.durango.org/blog/post/help-us-take-care-of-our-backyard-this-summer/ Fri, 01 Jun 2018 18:00:00 -0600

An uncharacteristically dry winter season has brought drought to Southwest Colorado, which menas this summer our forests need even more love than usual! As of June 1st, Durango and the surrounding San Juan National Forest are under Stage 2 Fire Restrictions.

Being located in such a dry, high-desert

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