Mesa Verde “Getaway” in the Four Corners - Mancos, CO
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Visit Durango -- expect to be awed by its beauty, history, vitality and the adventures that await. Founded in 1881, Durango is a four season town; visitors come to ski in the winter and ride the rivers, ride horses and ride the train the rest of the year. Home to Fort Lewis College, the community is alive all year!
Durango has a colorful history: from the old gold mines to the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad to oil, coal and gas exploration, and plenty of ranching, rodeos and fairs. Step back into the American Wild West!
Hike, bike, horseback ride, go fishing throughout the 4 county region connected by the San Juan Skyway. The climate is dry, high desert – warm for a summer day, cool for a summer night. Durango's diverse natural environment and micro-climates provide endless recreational opportunities during every month of the year
The La Plata Mountains and thousands of acres of the San Juan National Forest are the setting for this engaging community. The San Juan is full of pine forests, aspen groves, lakes, streams and spectacular views; it is breathtakingly beautiful. The Animas River flows right through Durango, and is a favorite for river rafters and kayak enthusiasts. Take time to soak in hot springs near Durango, Pagosa Springs and Ouray! Vallecito Lake east of Durango offers a variety of water fun
Mesa Verde National Park to the west is a world heritage site, celebrating Native American culture of 1250 AD.