The Ultimate Guide to Holiday Deals on Whitewater Rafting Adventures It’s that time of year again, adventurers! Our annual Black Friday Sale is here to fuel your wanderlust and ignite your spirit. From heart-pounding rapids to serene landscapes, we’ve got the perfect holiday deals on whitewater rafting adventures (and more)
Beyond Rafting: Exploring Durango’s Year-Round Outdoor Activities Durango, Colorado, is renowned for its world-class rafting on the Animas River. The rush of whitewater rapids and stunning canyon scenery is truly unforgettable. But did you know Durango offers so much more than thrilling river adventures? Nestled in the heart of the
La Plata Canyon — A Guide to Off Roading, Hiking, and More Most people visiting Durango, Colorado don’t know about this wilderness area. But they should. La Plata Canyon is a mesmerizing gateway into the San Juan Mountains, where glacial forces have carved out diverse ecosystems, from aspen groves to
Durango, Colorado, is renowned for its world-class rafting on the Animas River. The rush of whitewater rapids and stunning canyon scenery is truly unforgettable. But did you know Durango offers so much more than thrilling river adventures? Nestled in the heart of the San Juan Mountains, this vibrant town is
Should You Kayak or Raft? How to Choose Your Adventure During Low Water Season Well good paddlers, the time has come once again. Summer has turned up with its wonderful and inevitable simmer, and with it tamer waters. It warrants the profoundly deep question that confronts us all, fiberglass fin
4 Riveting Facts You Didn’t Know about Pagosa Springs Looking for a little more fun know-how with a side of cold hard facts about Pagosa Springs? Beyond the well-known yet undeniably-fascinating tidbit that it’s home to the world’s deepest geothermal pool, aka the Pagosa hot spring. And if you didn’t
3 Reasons to Ride the Durango Train One Way If you’re on the fence about whether to ride the Durango Silverton train one-way, or do the whole kit and caboodle through the astounding wilderness of the Animas River Canyon, you’ve chugged yourself over to the right place! It’s no secret
Durango for Memorial Day Weekend – Your 2024 Guide for Things to Do Headed to Durango for Memorial Day Weekend? You’re not alone! With plenty of great events rolling around town, and good times to be had in the mountains, on the water, and the trails in between— it’s just
Durango to Telluride in a Day – For San Miguel Rafters For Durango visitors who want to check out Telluride for the day (and partake in the righteous rafting supplied by the San Miguel River nearby) here’s a few how-to’s for enjoying the journey. How far is Telluride from Durango?
Mild to Wild’s Rafting Season Forecast for 2024 You better air out those Chacos and shake the dry bags out of that crusty hibernation hole, because it’s time for the Rafting Season Forecast of 2024! In snowy sum, this year’s swell through the Colorado Plateau looks like it’s going to
Renaming the Rivers of Southwest Colorado — The Juan Rivera 1765 Expedition The majority of the information in this article about the naming (and renaming) of Southwest Colorado rivers on the Juan Rivera expedition, including Rivera’s journal excerpts, has been sourced from the incredible and comprehensive work of Steven G.
The Animas River — A Tale of Untamed Resilience The appellation, “Río de Las Animas”—the River of Souls—was written in the journal of Spanish colonizer, Juan Maria Antonio Rivera while crossing the Animas River on horseback in 1765 (Durango Herald). One can only imagine what sights lended to this name.
