8 Extra Things Not On The Multi-Day Raft Trip Packing List If you are going on a multi-day raft trip, chances are good you’ve already seen the multi-day raft trip packing list (If you haven’t, check it out here). You know the one, list of bullet points depending on the season. One for on the […]

Powell’s Plummet through Lodore Canyon – The 1869 Expedition Powell’s expedition through Lodore Canyon. This is part one of a three-part series re-tracing John Wesley Powell’s 3-month expedition down the Green and Colorado Rivers; a series and story that we will tell in a style akin to Powell’s own descriptions of the expedition. Powell’s 1869 […]

Guide to Durango For The Adventure Junkie The ultimate guide to Durango for the Adventure Junkie out there. To those who just have to send it, this guide is for you. All around Durango, whether it’s water or rocks you’re battling, the terrain will beat your heart into those eardrums until you stop to ask […]

Why Take A Guided Jeep Tour In Moab – Top Three Reasons Thinking about a guided jeep tour in Moab? It’s a very special moment when someone decides to go off-roading in Moab. They become one with the locals rolling out of town, cradled in shock-loving suspension for a day in an archaic wilderness. The […]

Top Places To Adventure Off The Beaten Path In Durango How to get off the beaten path in Durango. It’s no secret that Durango is a hot spot for outdoor enthusiasts and adventure-seekers. This makes things a little complicated for those looking to enjoy Durango’s scenic offerings without bumping into big crowds. Even locals tend […]

Do You Really Need a Guide in Mesa Verde? Here are 3 Reasons You do Do I need a guide in Mesa Verde National Park? Mesa Verde is an undeniably unique National Park. Its 5,000 archaeological sites are world-renowned for their pristine condition and grand construction. And while wandering the park independently is certainly enjoyable, […]

What to Expect on a Half-Day Mesa Verde Tour – Mystery in the Scenery Taking a tour through Mesa Verde National Park is considered a staple during any visit to Southwest Colorado. Mesa Verde boasts more than 5,000 ruins, making it the largest archaeological site of ancient Native Americans on the continent. But one can […]

5 Great New Mountain Bike Trails in Durango Durango, Colorado has the reputation of offering extraordinary mountain bike trails. Mountain biking world championships have even pedaled their way through our little town’s signature single track. And, even though Durango has such an extensive list of world-class trails, there’s always room for new high-caliber routes to […]

Rafting a Wild and Scenic River — How it Saves a Piece of Nature     “We in this generation must come to terms with nature, and I think we’re challenged as mankind has never been challenged before to prove our maturity and our mastery, not of nature, but of ourselves.” – Rachel Carson, Silent […]

Taking a Multi-Day Rafting Trip when You’ve Never Camped Before   Every summer, I make sure to embark on some sort of adventure. I realize that when I say “embark” and “adventure”, it might imply that I’m trying to emulate a new-age, female Mark Twain making blood oaths in caves with fellow vagabonds, and roasting […]