What is CFS? Wondering what is CFS when it comes to rivers? CFS is “cubic feet per second,” a unit of measurement referring to the volume and speed of water flow. One cubic foot is about the size of a basketball, so if a stream is flowing at 100 CFS, imagine 100 basketballs rolling down a riverbed […]

Planning a Durango CO Vacation can be tough because there are so many great adventures. What time of year should you visit Durango? In the travel industry, “shoulder season” refers to the time between the high and low seasons. For Durango the shoulder season occurs two different times each year. Fall and spring are the […]

The Most Extreme Whitewater Rafting in the US Looking for a whitewater rafting adventure that you’ll be thinking about long after you’ve peeled off the wetsuit? Perhaps ones that come with drops that suspend you in an adrenaline-induced euphoria? Holes the size of your car? Waves so imposing that they crash in slow motion? Enough […]

The Animas River is a beloved place among the Durango community for many reasons.  Whether you are hiking a mountain and look down on it, chugging along next to it on the train, or rafting one of the sections, you will quickly come to understand why it’s a local favorite.  Here, we list our reasons […]

    Summer is in full swing here in Durango! Every morning the sky is clear and bright blue, as the crisp desert air cools the town before the afternoon heat sets in! Here are our top things to do in Durango before the summer comes to an end!

Planning a visit to Durango this summer? No matter what you put on your to-do list while visiting beautiful Southwest Colorado, make sure you make plenty of time for outdoor adventures.  From river rafting and stand-up paddle boarding to mountain biking and hiking, Durango is the perfect hub for your summer outdoor activities. Here are […]

  Rafting the Lower Animas River isn’t necessarily a quiet and serene wilderness escape or a high-speed whitewater adventure, but on the river you have the opportunity to see things around Durango a little differently than normal. For instance, look up at families waving from the open-air cars on the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge […]

  Visiting Southwest Colorado this summer? Ready for a whitewater adventure? Whether you’re visiting Durango or the surrounding areas of Telluride, Ouray, Silverton or Pagosa Springs, white water rafting is one of the most exciting summer things to do in Durango!   Our intermediate river rafting options are the best choices for the rafter looking for a […]