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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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May 20

Rex2 Colorado’s Crazy Spring Weather

By Lori Moss | 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…
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Nov 19

Rex2 All Aboard the Cascade Canyon Winter Train!

By Meg Cooper | Durango Family Packages, train, Train Packages, Train Packages, Train Rides, Uncategorized, Vacation, Vacation Planning | No Comments

With winter break right around the corner and snow forecasted for our little town, what better way to spend your vacation than riding the historic Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad? The historic steam engine will take you almost all the way up to Silverton so you can see some of the most amazing scenery covered in snow. The Cascade Winter Train departs daily from the Durango station and gives you a front row seat for 26 miles through some of the most impressive mountainscapes of the San Juan National Forest. Follow the Animas River and see waterfalls covered in…
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Mar 30

Rex2 Spring Activities in Durango

By Meg Cooper | Adventure Packages, durango, Mesa Verde, Skiing, Train Packages, Vacation, Vacation Planning | 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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Nov 29

Rex2 Reflections on a Holiday Weekend Getaway

By Lori Moss | Amtrak Train, Glenwood Hot Springs, glenwood springs, Glenwood Springs Packages, History, Hot Springs, Hotels, Train Packages, Train Packages, Train Rides, Vacation | No Comments

After a fun, long holiday weekend getaway for Thanksgiving visiting our daughter and her husband near Vail, Colorado, we headed west on Interstate 70 to get our Glenwood Springs "fix." We love this Colorado mountain town. It’s the perfect getaway about three hours west of Denver. Our room was ready early, so we checked into one of our favorite hotels, The Hotel Denver, conveniently located in historic downtown Glenwood, directly across the street from the Amtrak Station. Roxie and her front desk staff are always friendly and helpful. This boutique hotel boasts a unique style with the perfect mix of old…
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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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Jul 25

Rex2 10 Things to do in Durango in August

By Meg Cooper | 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

Rex2 Colorado Ziplining with Soaring Tree Top Adventures

By Lori Moss | Activities, Adventure Packages, Adventures, Durango Zip Line, Train Packages, Unique Packages, Zipline | No Comments

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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Nov 23

Rex2 The Gift of Travel

By Page Buono | durango, Durango Family Packages, Family Packages, Gift of Travel, Ski Packages, Train Packages, Vacation Planning | No Comments

“Many a trip continues long after movement in time and space have ceased.” – John Steinbeck Gift giving is never easy; it can be time-consuming and often costly, and while it can be deeply rewarding, that golden goose of the perfect gift often remains elusive. Not this year. This year, we’ve got your golden goose: the gift of travel. A Gateway Gift of Travel Certificate is easily personalized and timeless. After your recipient returns home, memories and lessons learned during the dream vacation stay with them long after movement has ceased. Through Gateway’s Gift of Travel Certificates, you can gift…
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Sep 07

Rex2 The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Train: fall and winter highlights

By Page Buono | durango, Durango Family Packages, Family Packages, packages, Special Events, train, Train Packages, Uncategorized, Unique Packages, Vacation Planning | No Comments

Though summer is drawing to a close, themed rides on the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad are ramping up. In many ways, fall and winter are our favorite seasons for train rides, and here’s why: THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride has to be our number one reason, and we’ll tell you why in a minute, but first, hurry and book! We know it feels early, but this train sells out so fast. So, here’s why we (and apparently many, many others) love THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride: This isn't just a train for kids-it brings out the…
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