Blog https://www.durango.org/blog/ Blog Fri, 03 May 2024 10:55:20 +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,

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Durango, Colorado, is home to incredible places to play in the water. There's no shortage of reservoirs, rivers, streams, and alpine lakes to explore.

One area that stands out is the town of Vallecito, located east of Durango. It is just a short drive from downtown Durango to the water's edge of

]]> Our Favorite Trails to Snowshoe https://www.durango.org/blog/post/trails-to-snowshoe/ https://www.durango.org/blog/post/trails-to-snowshoe/#comments https://www.durango.org/blog/post/trails-to-snowshoe/ Wed, 12 Jan 2022 09:00:00 -0700

Durango winters are meant to be savored, and just because there’s a lot of snow on the ground does not mean you have to give up long walks in nature. There’s nothing that quite compares to the quiet beauty of a hike covered in a gorgeous blanket of snow.

Snowshoeing offers the perfect opportunity to

]]> Guide to Snowshoeing in Durango https://www.durango.org/blog/post/snowshoeing-in-durango/ https://www.durango.org/blog/post/snowshoeing-in-durango/#comments https://www.durango.org/blog/post/snowshoeing-in-durango/ Sun, 28 Nov 2021 14:00:00 -0700

Whether you're a newcomer or a local just looking to get outside, this guide will be sure to offer some fresh tips. Durango is known for some of the best snowshoeing around; With an abundance of trails and millions of acres of open land and national forests, Durango is the perfect spot to get out

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