Actually Understanding Important And Astonishing River Ecosystems

Lower Animas White water Rafting Durango Co - Mild to Wild

Both the Upper and Lower sections of the Animas River flow right through the heart of the San Juan Mountains along and provide some of the most raging and fun-filled rafting in Colorado. The Animas River is the backbone of Southwest Colorado, specifically Durango. The locals take extra caution to care for the Animas River to […]

Favorite Films Made in the Southwest

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  From the low deserts to the high mountains, the rich and varied landscape of the American Southwest has inspired many filmmakers and provided the scenic backdrop for a variety of films. Here are a few of our favorite movies that feature scenes shot in the Southwest!   The Hateful Eight – Telluride, CO   […]

Six Facts To Know Before Your Lower Animas River Rafting Trip

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A Lower Animas River rafting adventure is a great way to get out and see Durango from a different perspective.  Before you hit the river next, check out some of the cool facts we thought were worth sharing about our favorite river. The city of Durango is named after the Basque word “Urango,” meaning “water […]

Top 5 Colorado Whitewater Rafting Trips!

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San Miguel River – Telluride – Class II & III This narrow twisting waterway outside of Telluride makes for a super fun-filled splashy day! The San Miguel River trip runs through red rock walls forested in green pines for spectacular views and consistent Class II and intermittent Class III rapids. Guide Zach says the San […]