Embarking on a multi-day rafting trip is like stepping into a world untouched by time. The rhythmic pulse of the river, the vast expanse of the canyon walls, and the camaraderie forged around a campfire create an experience that lingers in the heart long after the journey ends. If you’re seeking an escape from 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 alpine meadows. Rich in history, […]

10 Reasons Why a Women’s Wilderness Retreat is Best on the River  For the adventurous and nature loving gals out there looking for women’s wilderness retreat, the river may be calling to you! Unlike hiking and backpacking retreats, or ones by the beach, the untouched wilderness of a river canyon offers something far more rare. […]

What Life was like in Mesa Verde in the Fall — Harvest Season for the Ancestral Puebloans Mesa Verde in fall was arguably the happiest time of the year for the Ancestral Puebloans. It was a season of hustle to reap the rewards of their spring and summer labors. If all went well, it brought […]

Even if you’re a long time Durango local, tubing the Animas river can be quite the ordeal. With so many things to plan for from put ins, takeouts, water flows, transportation, and equipment organizing a successful Lower Animas river tube float can feel daunting. However, there is no need to worry! In this blog we’ll […]

Moab for Memorial Day Weekend – Your 2024 Guide for Things to Do Planning on going to Moab for Memorial Day Weekend? We’ve got some insider info for your trip – from art festivals to rafting, Moab’s got something for everyone. Read on to find out what fun things are going on in and around […]

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 too easy to have too […]

9 Books to Empower Environmental Action in the Southwest and Beyond To those who have stumbled across this book list, Happy Earth Day! Or any other day you happen to be here. As an outfitter of outdoor recreation that depends on Mother Nature, on a day dedicated to recognizing her vital need for protection, we […]

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?  Driving to Telluride from Durango […]

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 Colorado begins with a small […]