Blog https://www.durango.org/blog/ Blog Fri, 03 May 2024 10:55:27 +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 has long been known for its convivial atmosphere, but the holiday season is when our mountain town truly shines. It can be overwhelming to keep up with all the holiday events planned in our region, but fret not! Our friends over at Visit Durango have done all the groundwork for us and gotten

]]> 10 Day Activities to Do in Durango https://www.durango.org/blog/post/10-day-activities-to-do-in-durango/ https://www.durango.org/blog/post/10-day-activities-to-do-in-durango/#comments https://www.durango.org/blog/post/10-day-activities-to-do-in-durango/ Mon, 30 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0600

Durango, Colorado, is a vibrant mountain town that offers visitors a range of exciting activities to fill their days. Located at the junction of the La Plata and the San Juan Mountains, Durango is a hub for outdoor enthusiasts looking to explore the area's stunning natural beauty. Visitors can enjoy

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Which is the Best Season to get Married in Durango?

One of the best things about choosing Durango as your wedding destination is that each season brings a whole new lineup of stunning views and opportunities for memories with your family and friends. Which is the best season to choose for a Durango

]]> 5 Winter Scenic Drives Around Durango https://www.durango.org/blog/post/winter-scenic-drives-durango/ https://www.durango.org/blog/post/winter-scenic-drives-durango/#comments https://www.durango.org/blog/post/winter-scenic-drives-durango/ Wed, 22 Feb 2023 15:00:00 -0700

Winter in Durango, Colorado, is known for its stunning scenery, making it a popular destination for those who love to explore the great outdoors. Several scenic winter drives in the area provide breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains, forests, and valleys covered in a blanket of snow.

Don’t

]]> 10 Outdoor Winter Activities to Try in Durango https://www.durango.org/blog/post/10-outdoor-winter-activities/ https://www.durango.org/blog/post/10-outdoor-winter-activities/#comments https://www.durango.org/blog/post/10-outdoor-winter-activities/ Fri, 11 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0700

Winter in Colorado is here, and what better way to spend it than trying something new! It’s no secret that Durango is a winter wonderland.

With three ski resorts and hills surrounded by miles and miles of backcountry and snow-capped mountains, Durango is the perfect place to explore the snow and

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Looking for something to do this November in Durango, Colorado?

While November is in between the height of ski and snow-play season, there are still plenty of things to do around town.

The colder temperatures of November clear the skies for star gazing, freeze the trails in the mountain areas for

]]> 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

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Skiing and snowboarding are winter’s great outdoor sports, and Durango is blessed with a mountain right outside of town, Purgatory Resort. With over 1,650 acres of skiable terrain, great conditions, and a wide variety of trails, Purgatory is an ideal place to shred.

But with great powder comes

]]> Quick Weekend Winter In Durango https://www.durango.org/blog/post/quick-weekend-winter/ https://www.durango.org/blog/post/quick-weekend-winter/#comments https://www.durango.org/blog/post/quick-weekend-winter/ Fri, 07 Jan 2022 14:00:00 -0700

Guest post by the Durango Team, Wells Group.

Winter in southwest Colorado is truly a wonderland with the powdered sugar-dusted trees, chilly weather perfect for bundling up, and a sense of the holidays in the air. Nature is ringing in the season with deep snow banks ready for skiing, sledding, or a

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