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May 25

Rex2 Cumbres & Toltec Begins Its 49th Season!

By Lori Moss | 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…
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Oct 24

Rex2 Colorado Travel Adventures for Those 50 and Older

By Meg Cooper | Activities, Adventure Packages, Multi Destination Packages, Pagosa Springs Packages, telluride, Train Packages, Train Packages, Train Rides, Unique Packages, Vacation, Vacation Planning | No Comments

No matter your age, Colorado is full of amazing things to do during any season. If you like adventurous vacations or relaxing ones, exciting things to do or cultural experiences, Durango has a ton of activities to appease everyone. Especially, if you’re empty-nesters or retired. Did you know that the words “O beautiful for spacious skies, For amber waves of grain, For purple mountain majesties, Above the fruited plain,” from our famed America the Beautiful were inspired and penned after the author had hiked a Colorado peak? We live in a truly beautiful country! It makes me want to swirl…
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Jun 29

Rex2 The View from Up Here: A Bird’s Eye Package

By Page Buono | Adventure Packages, Durango Family Packages, Family Packages, packages, Pagosa Springs Packages, train, Train Packages, Uncategorized, Unique Packages, Zipline | No Comments

Hiking, biking, train rides, horse-back rides and raft trips all offer up-close and personal interactions with everything from wild flowers and mountain waters to historic saloons and ancient ruins. And while intimate encounters are what travel is often all about, we’d argue that the “up-close” is made more powerful with a little perspective, which is to say: we’re big fans of flight. Make zooming out for a birds-eye-view of the wonder you witnessed up close a part—or the purpose—of your travels to Durango. Consider any combination of the following for a rare and spectacular perspective on the mountains, rivers and…
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Jun 16

Rex2 The Train Enthusiasts Package

By kory | Activities, Adventures, packages, pagosa springs, Pagosa Springs Packages, train, Train Packages, Train Rides, Vacation Planning | No Comments

Do you love Trains? If you have a passion for historic coal fired steam engine trains, we have the vacation experience for you! Our Train Enthusiasts Package is one of the most unique vacation packages in the Southwest for the train lovers in your family. Start out your trip with a stay in beautiful Pagosa Springs, CO - home to the world-famous healing waters of the Pagosa Hot Springs or a locals favorite, the Overlook Hot Springs. After you spend your first night in Pagosa, you will take the scenic ride down to Chama, NM where you will depart aboard…
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Sep 24

Rex2 Ready for a unique Hot Springs Soak?

By kory | Hot Springs, pagosa springs, Pagosa Springs Packages, Vacation, Vacation Planning | No Comments

Pagosa Springs has long been famous for its healing natural hot springs and surrounding natural beauty. What is less well known, however, is that there are some hidden Hot Springs gems in Pagosa other than the large pools at the famous resort. Overlook Hot Springs is Pagosa's newest hot springs attraction and an absolute "must-see!" This great unique springs is set inside a historic Victorian building right in the heart of downtown Pagosa overlooking the San Juan river and the beautiful surrounding mountains. What sets this place apart you ask? Overlook boasts full spa and massage services and allows you…
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