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Hotels In Durango - Strater Hotel - Mild to Wild

The Best Things to do in Durango with Young Children

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 Durangoโ€™s landscape has to offer. Whether youโ€™re an outdoorsy clan or just getting started in Mother Natureโ€™s arena,

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Colorado Whitewater Rafting โ€“ Mild to Wild Rafting

Rafting Season Forecast for 2020

Itโ€™s about that time! Rafting season 2020 is nearly underway, and thereโ€™s plenty of snow for the melting. While we canโ€™t always predict what Mother Nature is up to in spring, or any time really, weโ€™ve got a good idea of whatโ€™s to come from upstream. Check out the rafting

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Great Sands Dunes Night Sky Colorado Dark Sky Parks

What is a Dark Sky Park, and Why You Need to Visit One

As our developments brighten, our access to the night sky diminishes. Many people seldom see the bona fide ocean of emptiness. Often hidden are unearthly metallic clouds, star clusters, complete constellations and shooting stars are always on display. In Dark Sky Parks that rest in the deep umbra, one can

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Durango Rafting Company Winter โ€“ Mild to Wild Rafting

5 Ways to Gift Adventure this Holiday Season

5 Adventure Gift Ideas – Give The Gift Of Adventure It can be challenging to give our loved ones a gift thatโ€™s just right. We’ve created this adventure gift guide to help you with that. You know the drill โ€“ they either have everything they want, donโ€™t have the space

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Salt Family Splash - Phoenix AZ - Mild to Wild Rafting

So You’ve Rafted The Lower Animas. Now What?

So, youโ€™ve conquered the riveting ripples of one of Durangoโ€™s most fun outdoor activities โ€“ You’ve rafted the Lower Animas River. Youโ€™re probably thinking, โ€œthat was the best thing Iโ€™ve ever done in my life, but where else can I possibly take a Colorado rafting trip for some more sweet and

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group on raft in Moab, Utah - blue sky

What to Pack for Your Utah Rafting Adventures

Single Day Trip On single day trips, the guides will have a waterproof bag for the items you donโ€™t need readily accessible. Hereโ€™s what to keep stored away in case charcoal clouds ominously saunter in. Rain jacket Long sleeve and leggings/pants, preferably quick-drying fabric Wool socks Beanie Hereโ€™s what you

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People taking out on the San Miguel River near Telluride, Colorado

Common San Miguel River Questions, and Answers Too!

The San Miguel River starts in the San Juan Mountains above Telluride, Colorado and travels 72 miles down to the Dolores River. This slender river flows through lush mountain terrain to soaring desert rocks in a tight canyon. Rafting the San Miguel is a must when you’re in Telluride, so

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