I want to share highlights of another memorable trip my family had in your beautiful community. We started our journey at The Animas Museum. Learning about Durango’s Wild West history helped our teens understand what they’d be seeing around town all week.
Our hostess, the ambitious “Mrs. Caroline Romney,” brought Durango’s history to life in the San Juan historical car on the Durango & Silverton railway. The views? Breathtaking! The train is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Don’t forget to check out the free museum!
We’re repeat visitors with Mild to Wild rafting. With the high water, I felt more comfortable about putting my kids in a raft when I found out the owner would not put anyone else’s kids in the water if he wouldn’t put his own out there. Our girls had so much fun on a half-day trip that they signed up for a second all-day rafting adventure! (I do hope the city finds a solution to the man-made changes at Whitewater Park.)
Purgatory’s all-day pass was the best buy”of the trip. What a joy to see how the resort has added so many summer activities for us kids of all ages. Mountain biking at Purgatory – actually, mountain biking all over the area – is phenomenal.
Finally, Francisco’s, Animas Brewing Company and SKA are always at the top of our favorite eats. Friendly staffs and great food. Till next time...
Jen Barber
Goodyear, Arizona
