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Mar 09

Rex2 Spring Travel in Colorado: What to Pack and Why

By Meg Cooper | Activities, Adventures, durango, Durango Family Packages, glenwood springs, Hiking, Mesa Verde, pagosa springs, telluride, Travel Hacks, Vacation, Vacation Planning | No Comments

A favorite saying here in Colorado is, “Wait five minutes and the weather will change.” It’s almost the go-to phrase you’ll hear when it’s snowing or raining or sunny outside in the mountains. Though we’re finally seeing the days get longer, we still have plenty of days where it will snow in the morning and by evening it’s 50 degrees. So, what do you pack for a trip where the weather changes so much? Layering Tees: Packing a tee that can layer easily under a sweater or a shirt can help give you that extra bit of warmth, which is…
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Sep 08

Rex2 15 Reasons Why Durango is a Kid-Friendly Vacation Spot

By Meg Cooper | 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 18

Rex2 Traveling to Durango With Dogs? 5 Things You Should Know!

By Meg Cooper | durango, Events, Family Packages, Hiking, packages, Pet Friendly Travel, Travel Hacks, Vacation, Vacation Planning | No Comments

Have you ever heard someone say, “I love my dog like a child”? If you have ever caught yourself saying that, then Durango is for you! Gone are the days that you must leave your dog behind because they are inconvenient to take along on vacation. We don’t just have mountains and campgrounds that your fur baby can enjoy, but the city of Durango has many pet-specific amenities, too. In addition to hundreds of hikes, we are brimming with countless pet-friendly hotels, restaurants, parks, activities, and services. Don’t leave your pup behind on your next trip to Durango, Colorado! Where…
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