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Mar 03
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Rex2 Seven Things To Do in Durango This Spring

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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…
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Jan 14
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Rex2 Ride the Rockies 2020

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    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…
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Mar 28
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Rex2 A Bird’s Eye View With Durango Air Tours

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A recent excursion with Durango Air Tours by two of Gateway Reservations’ travel consultants left them with some excellent first impressions. Durango Air Tours is offering a special promotion for the month of April 2019: Fly in the month of April 2019 and receive a 10% discount. This is an activity you definitely don't want to miss - read the reviews from Bruce and Brittany below!   "Living in Durango for almost 30 years, I have traveled the roads in and out of Durango hundreds of times. Touring this beautiful area from the air was awe-inspiring and provided a totally…
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Mar 30
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Horseback Riding in Colorado

Rex2 Spring Activities in Durango

By | Activities, Adventure Packages, Adventures, durango, Durango Family Packages, Durango Mountain Resort, Durango Packages, Durango Tours, Durango Zip Line, Family Packages, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Mesa Verde, Purgatory, Sightseeing Tours, Skiing, Snowboarding, Train Packages, Vacation, Vacation Planning, Zipline | No Comments
Although there may be intermittent flurries, the slumber of winter is making way for more springtime sunshine. In some areas, there may be a little bit of snow along the road, but for the most part, springtime is coming alive in Durango. Take a look at the many fun adventures to be had when exploring the area in the crisp morning air or wait a few hours until the sun warms things up a little bit. Springtime Skiing? Yes, it's a thing! The calendar may say that it is spring, but that does not mean that you need to put…
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Feb 20
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The Strater Hotel

Rex2 Why Durango is the Perfect Year-Round Vacation Destination

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Have you been trying to find a great vacation destination that you can visit year-round? Located in the Southwestern region of Colorado is where you will find the city of Durango, which has experienced an expansion in the number of visitors who have chosen this town as either a destination vacation or for others who choose to make this quaint town their home. From being featured in travel magazines (like US News and Outside Magazine), the secret is out: Durango is where it's at. Packed with history and opportunities for year-round adventures, read more to find out why it captivates…
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Jan 02
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Ouray Ice Climbing

Rex2 Not a Downhill Skier? No Problem!

By | Activities, Adventure Packages, Adventures, Durango Family Packages, Durango Packages, Durango Tours, Family Packages, Horseback Riding, Hot Springs, packages, Sightseeing Tours, Skiing, Snowmobiling, Unique Packages, Vacation, Vacation Planning | No Comments
Winter in Colorado can be just as much fun for those who don't ski as it is for those who do. It's not difficult at all to come up with a list of fun things to do in Colorado. In fact, you may become overwhelmed by our great list of Colorado winter activities. We have ideas for every age and activity level. Ice Skating Durango has a large ice skating rink that adds to its winter charm. If you like “late” night ice skating, twirl around the ice until 9 pm at Beaver Creek Village's Ice Skating rink. Enjoy a…
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Sep 08
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Rex2 15 Reasons Why Durango is a Kid-Friendly Vacation Spot

By | Activities, Adventure Packages, Adventures, durango, Durango Events, Durango Family Packages, Durango Mountain Resort, Durango Packages, Durango Tours, Family Packages, Hiking, packages, Purgatory, Ski Packages, Skiing, Snowboard Packages, Snowboarding, train, Train Packages, Train Packages, Train Rides, Travel Hacks, Unique Packages, Vacation Planning, Zipline | No Comments
If you have ever planned a vacation with kids, you may have been so overwhelmed you opted to leave them behind. Or worse, you ended up cutting your trip short because the trip proved to be too difficult. Let me offer a little sage advice: book your lodging and transportation ahead of time! Spontaneity works when you’re a childless couple comfortable pulling a tent out because you couldn’t book a hotel. After you have kids, you’re going to want to be sure you secured lodging because you and your kids will be much happier with a bed, a shower, and,…
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Aug 01
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Rex2 High-Country Adventures in a UTV

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Bruce Moss, owner of Gateway Reservations, and his friend and marketing mentor, Greg Phillips, took the day off on Friday, July 21 to spend the day in the San Juan Mountains celebrating Bruce’s birthday. They normally hike, but today they decided to take in the high-country views from a UTV (utility task vehicle). Greg rented a 2-seater Polaris RZR® (you can also rent a 4-seater to share the ride with friends and family), a performance side-by-side UTV from Durango Adventure Rentals, located in Durango. He said the owner, Chuck, was super easy to work with and delivered the RZR® on…
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Jul 25
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Rex2 10 Things to do in Durango in August

By | Activities, Adventure Packages, culture, durango, Durango Family Packages, Durango Packages, Durango Tours, Durango Zip Line, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Jeep / Hummer Tours, Rafting, train, Train Packages, Train Rides, Vacation, Vacation Planning | No Comments
Summer’s not over yet so don’t let that hold you back from experiencing the best that Durango has to offer in August! We locals know that the summer just gets better once August rolls around… don't believe us? We’ve listed our favorite reasons why late summer in Durango is one of the best times to come visit! Tubing the Animas River - If you haven’t been tubing down a river yet, have you ever really experienced the true Durango? Life changes once you’re down on the water and the river is perfect for tubing when the water gets low. Hot,…
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Jun 19
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Rex2 Colorado Ziplining with Soaring Tree Top Adventures

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By Mashi Salomon, Local Travel Consultant The day started off with the utmost excitement. Today would be the day that I would get to ride on the famous Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, as well as fly through the trees on the world’s longest and safest zipline course of its kind! I met Carrie, my co-worker, at Starbucks, and we both giggled with excitement at the thought of the impending day of adventure ahead of us. We crossed the street towards the train station, and immediately found Soaring Tree Top’s first-class train car that we would be riding. We…
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