Chicago Basin: A Photographers Dream
If the Mobil Travel Guides rated wilderness, Chicago Basin would certainly garner five stars. It is nestled high in the San Juan Mountains of southwestern Colorado, one of the most…
Roaming Durango with Kids: From Rails to Rafting
If Durango is your family’s summer vacation destination, start planning your itinerary now to experience the best kid-friendly activities available in this historic mountain town. Durango has such an abundance…
Durango, Colorado: Out of the Way and Proud of It
It’s just before 8 on a summer morning and downtown Durango, Colorado, is barely stirring. A few tourists wander the sleepy streets with steaming cups of coffee, all heading toward…
Logwood Bed and Breakfast: The Log Cabin Experience
For those looking for a true mountain getaway, there is the Logwood Bed and Breakfast in Durango. This beautiful red cedar bed and breakfast rests in the North Animas Valley. …
Lightner Creek Inn: On the Line Between Civilization and Wilderness
Located to the west of downtown Durango and just south of the Perins Peak State Wildlife Area, the Lightner Creek Inn finds itself perfectly situated to take advantage of both…
Durango’s Nightlife Scene: From Budget Drinks to Upscale Wine Bars
Durango consistently makes it into America’s “Best Small Towns” lists, but I never believed that a rural town with fewer than 16,000 residents could have so much to offer, especially…
Take an Epicurean Journey with Durango Restaurants
Hungry for a foodie vacation? Durango restaurants can take you on an affordable culinary journey that spans the globe. With almost as many places to eat per capita as San…
Alpine Loop Scenic Byway: Colorado at its Loftiest
Beyond the sleepy hamlet of Lake City, pavement ends and the forest road I follow turns to dirt. Mountains define our state and provide its identity. Within Colorado’s rectangular borders,…
On Track to Silverton: Snaking Through Colorado’s San Juan Mountains
Slowing to a motion-numbing 8 miles per hour, the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad train creeps along a narrow ledge. Cliffs tower on one side, plummet down the other.…
Durango: Places to Play in the Snow
If you’re planning a Colorado ski or snowboard trip, Vail and Aspen aren’t the only options to find fresh powder, exciting trails and the canopy of the Rocky Mountain blue…