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Mar 03
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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…
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Oct 09
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Rex2 Top 10 Reasons Why I Love Working at Gateway Reservations

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High School English Teacher, Customer Service Agent, and Administrative Assistant are just some of the job titles I've held. However, for the past six years, I’ve been the Lead Reservations Agent for Gateway Reservations and finally found a job I can honestly say, “I love!” Durango, Colorado is my home, and here’s a list of reasons why I love living and working here in this amazing town located in Southwest Colorado. I LOVE…   …where I live! We are lucky enough to look at breathtaking scenery in every direction! And because we experience four distinct seasons here, the scenery…
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Oct 03
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Rex2 Seven Reasons to Visit Durango, Colorado This Fall

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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…
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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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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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May 11
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Rex2 Ditch the Device: 5 Ideas for Quality Durango Time with the Fam

By | Activities, Adventure Packages, Adventures, durango, Durango Events, Durango Family Packages, Durango Packages, Durango Tours, Durango Zip Line, Entertainment, Family Packages, packages, Rafting, train, Train Packages, Train Packages, Train Rides, Uncategorized, Vacation, Vacation Planning, Zipline | No Comments
We all know it’s hard to put the phone (or tablet or laptop) away. But, Durango’s incredible scenery has a unique way of demanding your attention: anything on a screen is dull in comparison to the peaks and rivers, wildflowers and wildlife of Durango and the surrounding areas. So, put your gaming and social media on pause and opt instead for one of these grand, family-friendly adventures: 1. ATV Tour Explore the off-road high-country on an ATV tour. Tours depart daily during the summer months, from a variety of locations, including Durango, Silverton and Glenwood Springs. Both guided and unguided…
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Aug 04
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Rex2 For the love of the train

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We love the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. It’s not that we think this makes us unique, or even that we love it more than most, but we just couldn’t keep it in any longer. So, again, we love that train. We love it in more ways than we know what to do with, and we (all of us here at Gateway Reservations) have our unique reasons, but here’s an attempt to synthesize and share just some of the things we love most about the train (because a love this strong just shouldn’t be kept a secret): We love the…
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Jun 10
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Rex2 My Bucket List - Colorado Zip Line - CHECK!

By | Activities, Adventure Packages, Adventures, durango, Durango Family Packages, Durango Packages, Durango Tours, Durango Zip Line, Family Packages, packages, train, Train Packages, Train Packages, Train Rides, Unique Packages, Vacation, Vacation Planning, Zipline | No Comments
Last weekend, my husband and I checked off another exciting adventure from our Summer Bucket List Ideas! We took the Durango zip line adventure of a lifetime! If you're looking for exciting and fun things to do in Durango, CO, look no further than Soaring Treetop Adventures! This will be one of those Colorado vacations that you'll remember for the rest of your life! First, we boarded our deluxe train car in the morning, enjoying the breathtaking views on our two-hour journey to Tall Timber. Upon arrival, we were greeted by a group of very friendly folks who made us…
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Mar 17
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Rex2 Summer Offers Something For Everyone In Durango!

By | Activities, Adventure Packages, Adventures, Arts, durango, Durango Family Packages, Durango Packages, Durango Zip Line, Evening Shows, Family Packages, Jeep / Hummer Tours, Rafting, train, Train Packages, Train Rides, Unique Packages, Vacation, Vacation Planning, Zipline | No Comments
With the fantastic weather we've been experiencing lately, it's time to think about planning a great summer vacation with your family! There are so many things to do in summer right here in Durango, so allow yourself time to fit it all in! Perhaps the most popular draw to our area in the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. The summer train to Silverton runs from May 3rd to October 25th--seats book quickly, so call and reserve yours day. We can put together a package with discounts on lodging and train tickets! There are also several options available, from taking…
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