I am someone who has experienced many days of my life on rivers, in both extreme and mild terrain. Whether I am kayaking the great Zambizi River or Tubing down the friendly Animas, rivers consistently fulfill my craving for adventure. The other day I had the opportunity to try the
Durango has a long and rich history, and a lot of stories to tell! Check out some of these fun facts about Durango below. The name Durango comes from the Basque word “Urango”, which means “water town”. This name is fitting for Durango, as the Animas River runs through town.
Here at Mild to Wild we know what it means to be a family. We were founded on family values seventeen years ago and once you join the team, you’re immediately accepted into the Mild to Wild crew. We also know that it can be difficult to get a family
Check out these local events during the month of October! October 3 - 8: Fort Lewis College Homecoming Week & Family Weekend October 6 – 9: Durango Heritage Celebration – Commemorating Durango’s diverse history, focusing on the period from the town’s incorporation in 1881 – 1912. October 7: Working with the
Here’s what’s going on in Durango this September! September 13, 20, 27: The Docents of the Durango Arts Center’s Featured Presentations – From 10am - 11am at the DAC. September 16 - 18: Telluride Blues & Brews Festival – A three-day celebration of live blues and microbrews, over 20 national
What is the Number One Reason to Take a Jeep Trail Tour this Fall? The spectacular Colorado fall colors in the High Country. Take in the sights of Aspen leaves turning to gold with contrasting red Gambel oak brush and green Lodgepole Pines! We have three great options: Ghost Town
Looking for a fun way to stay in shape and have a GREAT time? Check out Ultimate Frisbee! It’s kind of like Frisbee and kind of like football, but more fun than both! Durango and the surrounding areas are full of Frisbee folk who love to share the game with
August is just around the corner and there is no better way to spend the last weeks of summer than in Durango. It is a great time for our inflatable kayaks! As we start to experience lower water conditions, these single person mini-rafts are perfect to navigate the technical challenges
All There is to do in December! It’s hard to believe that it’s already December. Thanksgiving is behind us now, and this town has a lot planned for the month of December! Durango Mountain Resort opened last week with fresh snow coming through this past weekend, it was an opening
