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Jun 29

Rex2 Bar D Chuckwagon Suppers and Entertainment

By Lori Moss | Activities, Dining, durango, Durango Events, Evening Shows, Food for thought, Music | No Comments

By Mashi Salomon, Local Travel Consultant If you are looking for a satisfying and delicious western BBQ dinner paired with pure Southwest Colorado cowboy entertainment, look no further. Bar D Chuckwagon Suppers is set in the beautiful Animas Valley in Durango, Colorado. You can take Hwy 550 N or take a small detour and drive north on County Road 250 where you will experience the valley’s red rock walls, green pastures, and mountain views. Parking is plentiful, and you will be greeted by delightful, western-theme costumed folks setting the mood for the night. The property takes on a feel of…
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Oct 27

Rex2 Gateway Reservation’s 30th Anniversary

By Page Buono | Adventure Packages, Adventures, durango, Family Packages, Food for thought, Ski Packages, train, Unique Packages, Vacation Planning | No Comments

Gateway Reservations is celebrating their 30th Anniversary this year (wahoo!), so we thought we’d share a little about the dynamic duo behind the scenes. THE TEAM: When Bruce and Lori Moss moved to Durango more than 26 years ago, they were immediately taken with this small, Southwestern town and worked hard to plant seeds here. In 2000 they bought Gateway Reservations—a dream business in an industry and a town they loved—so they could continue to raise their two children in Durango. They couldn’t imagine being anywhere else. And, they were more than qualified: Bruce had an extensive background and degree…
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Oct 03

Rex2 How to spend your Turkey-day Getaway

By Page Buono | Activities, Durango Events, Food for thought, Purgatory, Special Events, train, Uncategorized, Vacation, Vacation Planning | No Comments

Bring your family to Durango for a Thanksgiving that will leave you profoundly grateful for the love of family, and for the beauty of the San Juan mountains, the ancient culture of Mesa Verde, and that nostalgic and welcoming allure of the Old West. Here’s a unique and memorable way to spend your Turkey-day Getaway: Arrive Wednesday: One of the many wonderful things about Durango is that you don’t have to break the bank to get here; Durango is an incredible “drive-in” destination. From these nearby hubs, we’re just a quick and lovely jaunt away: Phoenix 8 hrs. Albuquerque …
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Sep 14

Rex2 Gateway’s Guide to Downtown Durango

By Page Buono | Beer, Dining, durango, Food for thought, Uncategorized, Vacation Planning | No Comments

In our tiny town, we’re fortunate to have a wealth and range of premier dining options and cultural treats. Here’s our list of top drinks & eats from our “Taste Buds” in downtown Durango to whet your appetite: Brew Pub & Kitchen BREW was opened by long-time Durango locals, Erik & Lainie Maxson in March of 2013. Their mission: make amazing, hand-crafted beer and delicious food from scratch. Top dish The Brew Burger—1/2 lb local Sunnyside Farms beef patty, caramelized onions, Monterey jack cheese & caper aioli on a house-made bun Top drink Ursula, a honey…
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