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Kids jumping into the sand on the beach in Cataract Canyon

How Outdoor Adventures Like Rafting Benefit Youth

How Outdoor Adventures Like Rafting Benefit Youth When kids are outside in the fresh air, the opportunities for growth are endless. These opportunities go beyond physical exercise. Outdoor adventure fosters social interaction, helps youth develop a deeper understanding of their bodies, encourages imaginative play, and allows them to connect with

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A family river rafting

Family Fun on the River: Why Rafting is the Perfect Durango Activity

Family Fun on the River: Why Rafting is the Perfect Durango Activity Introduction to Durango, Colorado Welcome to Durango, Colorado—a true adventure-seeker’s paradise! Nestled in the heart of the San Juan Mountains, Durango offers a plethora of outdoor activities that cater to thrill-seekers, nature lovers, and families alike. From hiking

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A green valley nestled in the San Juan mountains

Beyond Rafting: Exploring Durango’s Year-Round Outdoor Activities

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

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Delicate Arch with morning light and snow in the background

Insider Tips About Arches National Park from Moab Locals

Insider Tips About Arches National Park from Moab Locals It’s a momentous occasion folks, as we unveil the priceless know-how of the land of many embows and judgmental hoodoos, and thus, share our insider tips about Arches National Park. We know you know this, okay— Arches should definitely be on

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Joyful family rafting on the Lower Animas River - Kids in front - Mild to Wild

Family Fun on the River: Why Rafting is the Perfect Durango Activity

Introduction to Durango, Colorado Welcome to Durango, Colorado—a true adventure-seeker’s paradise! Nestled in the heart of the San Juan Mountains, Durango offers a plethora of outdoor activities that cater to thrill-seekers, nature lovers, and families alike. From hiking and mountain biking to skiing and fishing, Durango has it all. But

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1900 photograph of a saloon in Telluride, Colorado

Telluride History — A Canyon of Constant Transformation

Telluride History — A Canyon of Constant Transformation Telluride‘s past is much like its mountains. There was unbelievable beauty and balance, juxtaposed by the harsh bite of change, not unlike an unwelcome and commonly early winter. But as we all know change is inevitable in the alpine, especially when people

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Durango Silverton Train passing above the Animas River in Colorado

3 Reasons to Ride the Durango Train One Way

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

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Durango to Telluride in a Day – For San Miguel Rafters

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? 

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wide shot of the colorado river bending in Canyonlands - Red rock

Each Rafting Section of the Colorado River Explained

Each Rafting Section of the Colorado River Explained “If you really love something, you want to see all of it, not just the most beautiful parts of it.” – Mike and Jenny Fiebig, River Advocates who spent five months paddling the entirety of the Colorado River Like any river, the

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