Celebrating 20 Years With A Wave of New Adventures

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Thrilled to be commencing our 20th year in business, we’re launching the New Year with a splash. We couldn’t be happier to be celebrating 20 years of Mild to Wild. And to welcome another season, we have invested in some excellent new events and trips this year. Join us as we get ready for an […]

3 Tips to Avoid on Vacation

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It’s always a good idea to keep safety in mind, especially when you’re traveling, but sometimes, you have to take a chance to experience something great on vacation! Here are 3 common travel trips we think you should disregard on your next family adventure vacation!

5 Most Popular Free Things to Do in Durango

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1. Hiking – Whether you have 1 hour or 4 days, Durango has the best hiking around! Hikers and backpackers come from around the world to hike in the Chicago Basin where you can hike the whole way or ride the spectacular Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Train as your shuttle in and out of Colorado’s […]

6 Reasons to Raft the Piedra River with Mild to Wild!

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1. Variety – With the Upper & Lower Box to choose from, you can get the best experiencefor your family/group – intermediate or high adventure! Or, why not get the best of both worlds on the Piedra River 2 Day! 2. Location – The pristine alpine wilderness of the Piedra River offers beautiful views within […]

¡Feliz Cinco de Mayo!

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“Cinco” Reasons to Get Outdoors! 1. Connect with nature! 2. Breath fresh air! 3. Get your heart rate up! 4. Absorb the sunshine! 5. Enjoy…it is fun!

Joining the Mild to Wild Community

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Upon my first interview with Mild to Wild Rafting & Jeep Trail Tours, I could tell that this job was going to be interesting, to say the least! With 77 different trip options and the fact that I was currently in the middle of a move from Florida to my new home in Durango, Colorado, […]

Fun Facts About Durango 2

Durango offers the best of the best. Outdoor recreation, shopping, dining, and of course history! Check out some more fun facts about over favorite town: Jack Dempsey fought Andy Malloy on October 7, 1915 at the Jarvis Suites Hotel. Dempsey, born in southern Colorado, became the heavy weight boxing champion in 1919. The Iron Horse […]

First Annual Duck and Run Race!

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Mild to Wild Rafting and Jeep Trail Tours, Inc. is excited to announce the first ever Duck and Run race on July 28th, 2012. Anticipated as the most serious duckie/foot race ever, participants start in an inflatable kayak and take on Durango’s Animas River. Upon arrival at Santa Rita Park, they run back to the […]

Fun Facts About Durango

Durango has a long and rich history, and a lot of stories to tell! Check out some of these fun facts about Durango below. The name Durango comes from the Basque word “Urango”, which means “water town”. This name is fitting for Durango, as the Animas River runs through town. The Denver & Rio Grande […]