Now that summer is over, Durango’s streets are calming down, but that doesn’t mean we can stop paying attention while we’re riding our bicycles on the roads. There are a few key steps bicycle commuters can take to keep everyone safe when we are sharing our streets: Obey Basic Traffic Laws While…
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…
Hiking with your dog can be an awesome experience. Nothing beats exploring the great outdoors with a companion who’s always excited, curious, and present in the current moment. It’s important to keep your dog safe when hiking though. Without preparation, wilderness trails can be dangerous places for…
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…
People who visit Durango on a regular basis or are long-time locals absolutely love Durango's night sky. On most clear nights, we are blessed with the incredible twinkling celestial bodies and the ever-reaching arm of the Milky Way above. As the Durango cityscape builds up around and more visitors…
Sitting around the office one day, I took a quick tally in my head. Out of the eight people in the Destination Management and Marketing team: Two people rock climb Four people resort snowboard and/or ski One person is a retired freestyle snowboarder Three people cross-country mountain bike…
In today's digital age, it's easy to be a keyboard warrior. While there is a time and place to speak out against injustices online, a lot of those conversations fall on deaf ears. This month, we challenge everyone to take the next step and learn to be an advocate for whatever is of interest to you…
Fall is arguably the best season in Colorado, and what better way to experience it than by taking a drive? Since Durango, Colorado sits at the intersection of the high country with mountains and alpine terrain and the high desert country full of mesas, you’ll see a variety of foliage changing during…
The western US state of Colorado is home to at least 60 different ecological systems, from prairies, woodlands, and forests to canyons, mountains, and alpine tundras. Within these vast ecosystems, full of diverse habitats, are thousands of different species of mammals, fish, amphibians, and reptiles…
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…
