Whether you're a newcomer or a local, this guide will be sure to offer some fresh tips. Durango is known for some of the best cross country skiing in Colorado; With an abundance of trails and numerous groomed nordic centers, Durango is the perfect spot for pros and beginners alike. Gear Rentals…
A brief introduction to avalanche awareness and how to stay safe in Durango this Winter. If you’re considering stepping into the backcountry this season, give this a read. The San Juan & La Plata Mountains are some of the most avalanche-prone areas in the lower 48. Being prepared and knowledgeable…
February is officially Staycation month in Durango! No matter how you slice it- 2020 was a strange year. After so many tragedies and hiccups that last year brought us, everyone in Durango could use a break! As you’re considering taking a break from your couch or rewarding yourself for surviving…
Whether you plan to spend a day, a week, or the rest of your life in Durango, Colorado, we want to welcome you home. Durango’s Welcome Center is the one-stop “information” shop for tourists and locals alike looking for recommendations in the southwest region. Pop in to just say hello or allow our…
Have that camera ready when you get into Durango’s little slice of heaven! Durango and the adjacent La Plata County is one of the most photographed areas in Colorado- but mostly during the Summer. What most people don't know is that the same spots where photographers and Instagrammers flock to…
As you're planning your Winter trip to Durango, we have a great resource to help you plan: our Winter Photo Guide! Winter is an incredible time to visit Durango and we wanted to showcase everything that our town has to offer during our favorite season! To inspire your Winter visit to Durango, we’ve…
Visiting Durango during the Winter? You're in luck! Durango is a Winter Wonderland. Blue skies, fresh powder, and crisp clean air…it’s easy to fall in love with this quintessential Colorado mountain town. Try snowcat or backcountry skiing, stroll Main Avenue, take an invigorating winter snowshoe…
Learn about Durango’s local stores and shops for your Holiday shopping. Whether you want to admit it or not, once the table is cleared off after Thanksgiving dinner, the country switches into the Holiday shopping season! While many shoppers obsess about Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales at big-box…
A Beginner’s Guide to Skiing and Snowboarding in Durango! If you’re considering skiing or snowboarding in and around Durango, you’re in for a great Winter adventure! With three ski resorts and ski areas within a 30-minute drive of Downtown Durango, and acres of backcountry hills and mountains, you…
As Durango, Colorado enters into the Winter season, many of us start to look inward for ways to help those around us. Winter is frequently seen as the season of giving and charity and this month’s Business of the Month is an organization that focuses on exactly that: giving back to the Durango and…
