Animas River Origins Learn about the Animas River is a staple of Durango, and its name ‘Río de Las Ánimas’ translates to ‘the River of Souls.’ This name was coined by Spanish colonizer Juan María Antonio Rivera during his 1765 expedition of Southwest Colorado. The Animas Canyon originated from a glacier, which, at the time, […]

How To Dress For Desert Rafting Trips “What should I wear on my rafting trip?” It’s one of our most frequently asked questions for our single and multi-day rafting trips. In this video, we explain how you should dress for rafting trips on mountain rivers. The water in mountain rivers is typically fed by snowmelt […]

Top Things To Do In Durango With Younger Kids Looking for fun family activities in Durango? In this video, we list our top four places to go and things to do that kids will love! From the mountain coasters of Purgatory Resort to the wave trains of the Lower Animas river, any of these Durango […]

Looking to get the best bang for your buck on the next trip to Durango? In this video, we list out our top five suggestions of Durango budget activities that cost less than $50. Durango is an all-adventures all the time sort of town, so it can be hard to narrow down the best adventure […]

Mild to Wild Durango Rafting Page: https://backup.mild2wildrafting.com/colorado-rafting/durango-rafting.html   Take control of your Lower Animas destiny with three exciting boating options: standard rafts, premium rafts, and inflatable kayaks! Here at Mild to Wild, we want to make your Durango rafting adventure as fun for you and your group as possible by providing these three Lower Animas […]

Inflatable Kayaks increase the level of adventure with you paddling your own kayak under the instruction of a trained guide. No experience is necessary. Adventure Level: Inflatable kayaks increase the adventure level with a higher swim potential and more contact with the water.