Menu
All Posts By

Lori Moss

All posts by Lori Moss

Rex2 The Best and Most Beautiful Hiking Adventures in Durango, Colorado

By | Activities, durango, Hiking | No Comments
Durango, Colorado boasts a wide range of world-class hiking trails. Within a 30 minutes’ drive from downtown, you can access over 300 miles of scenic trails. Whether you’re looking for short family hikes, long day hikes, or multiple-day hikes through the San Juan Mountains, Durango makes a great base for hiking adventures in Colorado. With so many trails, you can’t possibly hike all of them during your vacation, so you should prioritize the ones you’ll enjoy the most. Some trails are found within the town limits, others explore the mid-country or high country, and there are trails around other nearby…
Read More

Rex2 Seven Things To Do in Durango This Spring

By | Activities, Adventure Packages, Adventures, Arts, Biking, culture, Dining, durango, Durango Packages, Durango Tours, Durango Zip Line, Entertainment, Hiking, History, Mesa Verde, Mountain Biking, packages, Purgatory, Relaxation, Sightseeing Tours, Skiing, Snowmobiling, Vacation, Vacation Planning, Zipline | No Comments
Feel like you've been cooped up this winter? Tired of those long dark hours? That will change this weekend as we get to move our clocks ahead one hour for daylight saving time, which takes effect at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 8th! Furthermore, spring is almost here and so is the warmer weather. According to The Old Farmer's Almanac, the spring equinox (also called the March equinox or the vernal equinox) falls on Thursday, March 19th this year. This event marks the astronomical first day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere. The word equinox comes from the Latin words for…
Read More

Rex2 Ride the Rockies 2020

By | Activities, Adventures, Biking, Durango Events, Durango Tours, Events, In The News, Mesa Verde, Special Events, train | No Comments
    Durango, Colorado is proud to host the 35th annual Ride the Rockies cyclist event from June 14th - 19th, 2020. Riders come from all 50 states and 18 foreign countries to ride in this non-competitive event, which is open to cyclists of all ages. The tour route changes each year, and this year it will start and end right here in beautiful Durango, Colorado, one of the state’s most popular outdoor recreation and tourism destinations. This year’s Ride the Rockies route is a loop, beginning in Durango and going clockwise, including Cortez, Norwood, and Ouray, along the most scenic…
Read More

Rex2 Do Turkey Day Your Way - With a Getaway

By | Activities, culture, durango, Durango Packages, History, Mesa Verde, Vacation, Vacation Planning | No Comments
Thanksgiving Getaway to Durango? Why not? Maybe, sitting around the house all day eating and watching football is not really what you had in mind for Thanksgiving this year? Maybe, you're looking for a way to celebrate how grateful you are for your family and friends in a unique way? Maybe, you are thinking of a last minute getaway? Do Turkey Day your way! How about a getaway to Durango for Thanksgiving? Durango is known for its incredible scenery and awesome year-round weather. Typically, you'll have snow in the high county but drier conditions in town. Durango has a diverse…
Read More

Rex2 Seven Reasons to Visit Durango, Colorado This Fall

By | Activities, Adventures, Beer, Dining, durango, Durango Zip Line, Entertainment, Hiking, Mesa Verde, Relaxation, Sightseeing Tours, train, Train Rides, Uncategorized, Vacation, Zipline | No Comments
Relax with a ride on the historic Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and take pictures of the golden fall colors. You can take the full trip to Silverton until October 26.   For a fun day of fall activities, ride the PEANUTS™ The Great Pumpkin Patch Express to a pumpkin patch. Fun for all ages: live music, costume contest, maze, putt-putt, face painting, food, wine, beer, and treats. And, lots more!   Soar on a Colorado eco tour over the San Juan Mountains and the Animas River on 27 different zip lines and save! This unforgettable, full-day adventure starts…
Read More

Rex2 September is the best!

By | Activities, Adventure Packages, Adventures, Arts, Beer, Biking, culture, Dining, Durango Events, Durango Packages, Entertainment, Events, Mesa Verde, Train Rides, Uncategorized, Vacation, Vacation Planning | No Comments
Just looking for one more excuse to venture away from home? September is my favorite month here in Durango. Crisp mornings, cool nights and warm, sunny days are perfect for being outside and breathing our incredible Colorado fresh air. This is month to enjoy awesome hiking and mountain biking in the high county, and the amazing wildflowers are still thriving! You all know Durango is home to the famous Durango & Silverton Historic Train and Mesa Verde National Park is a short drive away. But, there are so many other reasons to come visit! Whether you are into outdoor adventures, Southwest…
Read More

Rex2 Escape to Durango Before Summer Ends

By | Activities, Adventure Packages, Adventures, Arts, culture, durango, Durango Events, Entertainment, History, Mesa Verde, Train Rides, Vacation, Vacation Planning | No Comments
You might agree that Summer is going by a little too fast. Before it's over, why not make some last minute plans to get away from the sweltering heat? Come visit Durango and Southwest Colorado - the perfect summer destination for every budget. Our elevation is a little over 6,500 feet, so you can expect cool mornings and nights and sunny, warm, breezy days. There's something here for everyone to explore. But, don't forget to bring a light jacket or sweater.   National Parks & Monuments Durango is accessible to Mesa Verde National Park, Chimney Rock National Monument, Four Corners…
Read More

Rex2 Our Favorite 10 Best FREE Things to do in Durango

By | Activities, Arts, Beer, Biking, Dining, durango, Durango Events, Entertainment, Hiking, Vacation Planning | No Comments
As you may have heard through the grapevine, our incredibly mild and dry weather makes Durango, Colorado a year-round destination for visitors from around the world. All four seasons offer something for everyone. And, if you are fortunate enough to live here, you know this first-hand. We moved our young family here from Florida nearly 29 years ago in the middle of January and have never regretted that decision. We spend much of our free time outdoors – all year long – enjoying the weather and our incredible scenery! Summer is delightful in Durango. Warm sunny days give in to…
Read More

Rex2 Cumbres & Toltec Begins Its 49th Season!

By | Activities, Adventures, History, packages, Pagosa Springs Packages, Sightseeing Tours, Train Packages, Train Rides, Vacation | No Comments
The Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad, a national historic landmark, begins its 49th season today!   The authentic, coal-fired steam locomotives depart daily from both the Chama, New Mexico and Antonito, Colorado stations, offering a variety of trips to choose from. The 64-miles of track cross the Colorado and New Mexico state border 11 times. You’ll climb up and over Cumbres Pass at 10,015 feet, which is the highest point reached by any steam railroad north America.   Choose from Coach, Tourist, or Parlor class of service, and enjoy a hearty hot lunch, including desserts, at the Osier stop, which…
Read More

Rex2 Colorado’s Crazy Spring Weather

By | Activities, Adventures, durango, Durango Packages, Purgatory, Skiing, train, Train Packages, Uncategorized, Vacation | No Comments
Spring weather in Colorado is unpredictable and very fickle. This year is no exception. We’ve had unusually cool days mixed with warm sunny days. Here it is May 20th and it snowed on and off a few times today. We’ve lived in Durango nearly 30 years, and I don’t remember seeing snow this late in May. I also don’t remember having such surreal and vivid sunsets. Moisture is always a welcome sight around these parts – especially since this area was in a severe drought last year. So, bring it on…we all say! While the snow is not sticking in…
Read More