There is never a wrong time to treat yourself. That’s especially true in Durango, where you’ll find not only some of the sweetest views in the nation, but some of the finest dessert dishes to go along with them. Pack your sweet tooth and make sure to leave room for seconds. These are some of our…
One of the greatest aspects of Durango is its secluded nature. Nestled among the San Juan Mountains, Durango is a mountain paradise that allows you to escape fast-paced city life and reach a more relaxed and refreshing state-of-mind. A common misconception is that because Durango is such a hidden…
With so much to see and do in Durango, you could spend weeks here and not get it all in. But even if you only have a few days to spend in our mountain paradise, you can still experience the best that Durango has to offer! With the help of Mild to Wild Rafting & Jeep Tours, we’ll let you in on the…
The best gift givers do their shopping in Durango, Colorado. Nowhere else will you find such a unique and extensive array of artisan goodies of every kind. In the specialized shops of historic Main Avenue and beyond, you’ll discover presents with character, stories to tell, and meaning to share…
Spending time on the river is one of the best summer activities here in Durango. You may not know it, but there’s more than one way to enjoy the lower Animas River. No matter what the water levels are, your own person river experience, or the overall conditions of the river, there is something for…
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…
Horse Gulch offers something for mountain bikers of all abilities. Trailsource.com Looking for an outdoor adventure capitol, mixed with all the things you love about living in a mountain town? Take it from the locals: Durango is the place to be. Whether you’re a climber, paddler, mountain biker…
There's nothing we love more than celebrating our foodie town’s unique culture. From award-winning cuisine to craft brews and artisan cocktails, Durango is a foodie's paradise. We got together a few locals to daydream about all our favorite meals and restaurants around town. Read below, where we…
A picture may be worth a thousand words, but it simply can’t do justice the marvel that is Mesa Verde National Park. To truly experience it, you must see it firsthand. The park is like a puzzle, spanning 52,485 acres and protecting nearly 5,000 known archeological sites and 600 cliff dwellings…
If we labeled every hiking destination near Durango a “must-see,” nobody would ever leave the backcountry. Our neighboring Weminuche wilderness is huge, at ¾ the size of Rhode Island and consisting of nearly 500,000 acres of pristine alpine adventure. There are infinite ways to find solitude and…
