How the Silver Boom made Southwest Colorado & Its Wild Mining Towns Before the mid 1800s, Colorado mining towns were nonexistent. The untapped land was home the original people known as the Ute, who migrated with the hunting season across this wild western territory. White settlers had made their way through these rugged mountains on […]

Top 13 Tours You Definitely Need to Check Out in Durango, Colorado Headed to the most fun mountain town in Colorado? Well played, and hopefully well planned! Durango has so much to do that it’s kind of outrageous, but in a good way though. This list is intended to help you organize the perfect getaway […]

The Best Colorado Summer Road Trip – Denver to Durango Loop Looking for the ultimate Colorado summer road trip experience? Well, you’ve come to the right place. We love our home state, and we have more than a few top tips for things to do during your visit. If you follow this action-packed itinerary, you’ll […]

Visiting Durango for the Western and Ancestral History Buff Durango and its surrounding areas offer a wealth of impressive artifacts and antiques. From 600 C.E to the 19th century, Durango kept its rich and rowdy history impressively intact. In a place this big and beautiful, you don’t have to be a connoisseur of archeology or […]

Albuquerque Road Trip Itinerary – Hidden Masterpieces Taking an Albuquerque road trip into Colorado and Northern New Mexico means exploring untouched terrain and original American culture. If you’ve never been to the Southwest, get ready for history, food and art that cultivates your soul, a level of weird that sharpens your curiosity, and landscapes that’ll […]

The Best Things to do in Durango with Younger Kids   Planning a visit to Durango with young children? Durango is pretty much one big playground. From the San Juan Mountains to the Animas River, the whole family will look forward to what Durango’s landscape has to offer. Whether you’re an outdoorsy clan or just […]

The Ultimate Utah and Colorado Road Trip – For Travelers Seeking Unrivaled Western Wanderlust     If you’ve never made your way out West, or you live in the great mammoth of the Colorado Plateau but haven’t hit some of its major hot spots, get ready for this loop of a lifetime. This Utah and Colorado […]

So You’ve Rafted The Lower Animas. Now What? So, you’ve conquered the riveting ripples of one of Durango’s most fun outdoor activities – You’ve rafted the Lower Animas River. You’re probably thinking, “that was the best thing I’ve ever done in my life, but where else can I possibly take a Colorado rafting trip for […]

10 Helpful Travel Tips for Visiting Durango  You might recognize Durango when you arrive . . . after all, its steam-powered locomotive was attacked by bandits in “The Lone Ranger.” This tourist loving mountain town in Southwest Colorado is a gateway to the state’s most stunning natural attractions. If it’s your first trip to Durango, […]

5 Unexpected Things You’ll Find on a Multi-Day Raft Trip     There are many great benefits to a multi-day raft trip that a lot of people are unaware of. Read on to find out more about all the special perks! #1: Great Meals Cooked for You One of the best parts of a multi-day […]