Awesome Durango Hikes for Your Southwest Colorado Trip

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Animas City Mountain Trail – This 6 mile loop is a moderate hike offering some of the best views of the Animas River Valley! The first 2.5 – 3 miles is a steady climb up to 8,161 feet with several overlook points along the way. The trail then loops back and provides great views of […]

What I Learned from My First Durango Summer

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Moving to Durango has been one of the most exciting changes I have made thus far. The town is beautiful, the people are friendly and there’s always something going on and something to do! And coming from Florida, there were a lot of differences I encountered…here are some of the things I’ve learned from my […]

Top 5 Adventures for Families

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Durango, Colorado is a great place to experience new adventures with your family! Here are some local family-friendly activities you should definitely check out on your adventure vacation! We couldn’t pick our favorite out of the list, so they’re listed alphabetically…if you’ve been to Durango already, add your favorites to the list!

Fall Jeep Trail Tour Special

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Autumn in Colorado is on it’s way, which means it won’t be long until the high country is peppered with brilliant orange, red and gold hues! Aspen Trees offer a spectacular sight as the leaves morph from their shimmering green of summer, and it’s not unusual for travelers to make a yearly pilgrimage to Southwest […]

5 Reasons to Try Inflatable Kayaks on a Full Day Trip

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Inflatable Kayaks are a great way to step up the adventure on a milder river like the Lower Animas River At lower water levels, these unique crafts offer an especially fun way to navigate through the river! We offer short introductory and half day trips, but really, the best way to get out there and really experience […]

Dining in Durango

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After a day of rafting on the Lower Animas River and an afternoon in the sun, nothing tastes better than a delicious meal at a local restaurant.

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 […]

Yoga on the Water…Who Knew!?

Someone suggested that we add a new trip option to Mild to Wild (which may encourage us to change our name to Serene to Wild shortly!). The suggestion is Yoga on a Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP Yoga) and it is starting to sweep the nation as the newest water sport.