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Aug 14
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Rex2 Get outside in Durango!

By | Durango Family Packages, Durango Packages, Family Packages, Glenwood Hot Springs, glenwood springs, Glenwood Springs Packages, History, Hot Springs, packages, Relaxation, train, Train Packages, Train Packages, Train Rides, Uncategorized, Vacation, Vacation Planning | No Comments
  Get out of the heat and visit Colorado, where cooler weather, amazing scenery, and outdoor excursions await! Here are some cool things to do!       Come ride on Durango's Cascade Canyon Express Train. The excursion is a beautiful 2-hour scenic train ride deep into the San Juan National Forrest and includes the stunning views of the famous "Highline" that makes the D&SNGR a world-class iconic attraction. Runs Tuesdays through Saturdays, now through October 31st.     The Glenwood Springs Stay & Play Package combines lodging with your choice of fun summer activities, like hot springs pool passes, Caverns Adventure Park,…
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Oct 09
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Rex2 Top 10 Reasons Why I Love Working at Gateway Reservations

By | Durango Zip Line, Entertainment, Rafting, Skiing, Snow Conditions, Snowmobiling, Uncategorized, Unique Packages, Vacation, Vacation Planning | No Comments
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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Sep 04
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Rex2 September is the best!

By | Activities, Adventure Packages, Adventures, Arts, Beer, Biking, culture, Dining, Durango Events, Durango Packages, Entertainment, Events, Mesa Verde, Train Rides, Uncategorized, Vacation, Vacation Planning | No Comments
Just looking for one more excuse to venture away from home? September is my favorite month here in Durango. Crisp mornings, cool nights and warm, sunny days are perfect for being outside and breathing our incredible Colorado fresh air. This is month to enjoy awesome hiking and mountain biking in the high county, and the amazing wildflowers are still thriving! You all know Durango is home to the famous Durango & Silverton Historic Train and Mesa Verde National Park is a short drive away. But, there are so many other reasons to come visit! Whether you are into outdoor adventures, Southwest…
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May 20
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Rex2 Colorado’s Crazy Spring Weather

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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
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Durango Cascade Canyon Winter Train

Rex2 All Aboard the Cascade Canyon Winter Train!

By | 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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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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Nov 17
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Durango Cascade Canyon Winter Train

Rex2 Experience winter aboard the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

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While we’re still relishing the beautiful days of fall, crisp mornings and snow-brushed peaks tell us winter is definitely making its way to Colorado. We’re excited about all the usual winter suspects—skiing and sledding, sleigh rides and cozy evenings—and one of the things we’re most excited about is winter rides aboard the Durango & Silverton’s Cascade Canyon Winter Train. For a quiet, serene and breathtakingly beautiful winter way to experience the San Juan Mountains covered in snow, consider our Durango Winter Train and Lodging Package. The crowds have simmered down since summer, and the early 1920’s vintage locomotive cars offer…
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Nov 06
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Rex2 Durango: the perfect year-round wedding (or reunion) destination

By | Activities, Durango Family Packages, Durango Mountain Resort, Durango Packages, Family Packages, Special Events, Uncategorized, Unique Packages, Vacation | No Comments
While summer is generally celebrated as prime wedding, reunion and general vacation season, Durango offers up a litany of reasons for planning a gathering any time of year. And, whether it’s a wedding, reunion or some other reason to gather together, we’re happy to help guide guests to their favorite activities so you don’t have to. We can host a wedding (or event page) on our site so that guests can call us to book reservations and have their questions answered. In other words, we’ll help lighten your planning load. Here are some seasonal highlights to consider when planning your…
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Nov 04
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Rex2 Our Unforgettable “Accounts Retrievable”

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Chloe has been a member of our family and our "Accounts Retrievable" at Gateway Reservations for over 13 years. One week ago Thursday, she passed in her sleep and will be missed by many. She was the sweetest, most loyal companion to our family. Our employees, visitors, and friends all loved her. Chloe occasionally received emails from our customers asking about pet-friendly lodging and activity options in Durango and she always had great advice to offer. Dogs are an intricate part of Durango’s unique sense of community. Dogs are everywhere and as all of us dog lovers know, they are part…
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