Blog https://www.durango.org/blog/ Blog Fri, 03 May 2024 10:55:15 +0000 A Guide to Snowshoeing in Durango https://www.durango.org/blog/post/guide-to-snowshoeing-in-durango/ https://www.durango.org/blog/post/guide-to-snowshoeing-in-durango/#comments https://www.durango.org/blog/post/guide-to-snowshoeing-in-durango/ Tue, 30 Jan 2024 10:00:00 -0700

Durango, Colorado, is a winter wonderland offering many outdoor recreational activities. Snowshoeing is a popular pastime for visitors and locals alike, allowing hikers to explore the beautiful snowy landscapes. Snowshoeing trails can be found in the San Juan National Forest, surrounding the city,

]]> 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

]]> 10 Things to Know About Avalanches Around Durango https://www.durango.org/blog/post/avalanches-durango/ https://www.durango.org/blog/post/avalanches-durango/#comments https://www.durango.org/blog/post/avalanches-durango/ Thu, 01 Dec 2022 08:00:00 -0700

As the snow begins to fall in Durango, winter excitement starts to fill the air! Dreams of shredding fresh powder on skis, stomping through forests on snowshoes, and sledding downhill begin.

But lurking in the shadows like a monster in a horror movie is everyone's nightmare: the avalanche.

]]> How to Share the Road on Your Bike https://www.durango.org/blog/post/share-the-road/ https://www.durango.org/blog/post/share-the-road/#comments https://www.durango.org/blog/post/share-the-road/ Mon, 28 Nov 2022 13:00:00 -0700

Now that summer is over, Durango’s streets are calming down, but that doesn’t mean we can stop paying attention while we’re riding our bicycles on the roads.

There are a few key steps bicycle commuters can take to keep everyone safe when we are sharing our streets:

Mountain Biking in Town

Obey Basic Traffic Laws

While

]]> 6 Mistakes to Avoid When Hiking With Your Dog https://www.durango.org/blog/post/mistakes-to-avoid-hiking-with-dog/ https://www.durango.org/blog/post/mistakes-to-avoid-hiking-with-dog/#comments https://www.durango.org/blog/post/mistakes-to-avoid-hiking-with-dog/ Wed, 02 Nov 2022 15:00:00 -0600

Hiking with your dog can be an awesome experience. Nothing beats exploring the great outdoors with a companion who’s always excited, curious, and present in the current moment.

It’s important to keep your dog safe when hiking though. Without preparation, wilderness trails can be dangerous places for

]]> 10 Simple Ways to Reduce Light Pollution https://www.durango.org/blog/post/ways-reduce-light-pollution/ https://www.durango.org/blog/post/ways-reduce-light-pollution/#comments https://www.durango.org/blog/post/ways-reduce-light-pollution/ Tue, 01 Nov 2022 08:00:00 -0600

People who visit Durango on a regular basis or are long-time locals absolutely love Durango's night sky. On most clear nights, we are blessed with the incredible twinkling celestial bodies and the ever-reaching arm of the Milky Way above.

As the Durango cityscape builds up around and more visitors

]]> 10 Ways to Be an Advocate for Change https://www.durango.org/blog/post/ways-be-advocate-change/ https://www.durango.org/blog/post/ways-be-advocate-change/#comments https://www.durango.org/blog/post/ways-be-advocate-change/ Sat, 01 Oct 2022 13:00:00 -0600

In today's digital age, it's easy to be a keyboard warrior. While there is a time and place to speak out against injustices online, a lot of those conversations fall on deaf ears.

This month, we challenge everyone to take the next step and learn to be an advocate for whatever is of interest to you.

]]> 10 Simple Ways to Keep Durango Clean https://www.durango.org/blog/post/ways-keep-durango-clean/ https://www.durango.org/blog/post/ways-keep-durango-clean/#comments https://www.durango.org/blog/post/ways-keep-durango-clean/ Thu, 01 Sep 2022 06:00:00 -0600

Every year in September, the nation unites on National Clean-Up Day. This year's clean-up day is scheduled for September 17.

While we admire the idea of uniting on a single day to clean our local Durango grounds, we don't need to celebrate and clean just one day a year!

Animas River Trail

In honor of National

]]> 10 Simple Tips for Wild Mushroom Foraging https://www.durango.org/blog/post/tips-wild-mushroom-foraging/ https://www.durango.org/blog/post/tips-wild-mushroom-foraging/#comments https://www.durango.org/blog/post/tips-wild-mushroom-foraging/ Thu, 11 Aug 2022 11:00:00 -0600

Did you know that Colorado is one of the most diverse wild mushroom ecosystems in the whole world?

It's crazy to think that there are between 2,000-3,000 species of mushrooms in our state alone. It's no surprise that wild mushroom foraging and hunting have exploded over the years.

Locally in

]]> Buying Carbon Offset Credits: Common FAQs https://www.durango.org/blog/post/buying-carbon-offset-credits-faqs/ https://www.durango.org/blog/post/buying-carbon-offset-credits-faqs/#comments https://www.durango.org/blog/post/buying-carbon-offset-credits-faqs/ Mon, 08 Aug 2022 15:00:00 -0600

Carbon offset credits are a popular way to offset your carbon footprint and help reduce travel's environmental impact. While not a relevantly new concept, carbon offset credits have come into the mainstream conversation as efforts to reduce the impacts of climate change while traveling take a more

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