There’s a reason Durango is home to so many outdoor enthusiasts. Not only do we have mountains and lakes, but we also have fantastic city parks. Durango has so many amazing green spaces, it’s tough to make a decision about where to take the family for a sunny-day outing. Places where both kids and…
As the aspens groves turn to gold and the crisp fall weather descends upon Durango, it is time to slip into your favorite sweater and enjoy all the wondrous adventures this mountain town has to offer! Here are our favorite attractions, restaurants, bars, outdoor activities, and events we think you…
There’s nothing like the crackle and pop of a glowing campfire. Not to mention the warmth and dancing lights a good fire provides under the stars. It’s one of the more enjoyable aspects of camping. The wilderness is a magical place where myth and legend reign supreme. Fire safety while camping…
Everybody loves a good vacation, or as The Go Gos put it “Vacation, all I ever wanted…vacation, had to get away.” But before you “get away” it is important to remember that if we want to continue to enjoy all the beautiful natural wonders of the world, we must do all we can to preserve them. Reduce…
This month’s Business of the Month is Twilight Toys! This magical, well-curated shop has two locations. The flagship store is located at Purgatory Resort and its newest location is in the heart of downtown Durango, Colorado. Created by local entrepreneur and mom, Cristiana Dalle Grave, Twilight…
Our Favorite Neighborhood Spots to Escape the Heat There are thousands of things to do in and around Durango. But since we’re known for our sun-soaked mountain vistas, historic tours around town, and outdoor adventure sports, we thought it would be worth compiling some of our favorite things to do…
Travel Back in Time at these Campgrounds Durango is in close proximity to Mesa Verde National Park, one of the world’s 27 UNESCO World Heritage sites and home to some of the best-preserved ancestral Pueblo archaeological sites. The park and the region that surrounds it are also spectacular places…
Our dogs are important to us, and we often show our love for them by taking them with us on trips whenever we can, roughhousing with them, letting them run wild across the great outdoors, and doing whatever they want to do (with reason). These magnificent creatures do not always know their own…
How to Keep Your Campsite and Our Lands Free of Microtrash When adventuring outdoors it is important to always ‘pack it in and pack it out’ - both to preserve and respect nature. Although it is sometimes difficult to leave absolutely no trace, we still need to strive to reduce our impact as much as…
Waterfall hunting: nature’s original scavenger hunt The city of Durango isn’t well known for its waterfalls. That’s not because we don’t have them, but rather because most of these outstanding water features are still a well-kept secret. Many grand falls surround our town, but to find them, you’re…
