Tourism and leisure - The Durango Herald

Durango-Los Angeles flight to return next summer

American Airlines will offer Saturday flights June through August

DATE: Oct 3, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango Area Tourism Office director honored

Bob Kunkel receives Colorado Tourism Office Board Chairman’s Award

DATE: Sep 16, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Sunset Magazine loves Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad

In an homage to actress Sally Field on receiving her second Oscar, Sunset Magazine really, really likes Southwest Colorado. Its panel of judges – editors and travel experts – name...

DATE: Jul 21, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Tourist season may be gaining steam in Durango

Colorado sets tourism records in 2015

DATE: Jul 21, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Who you are is where you were when

Yes, the headline is correct. People are a product of their upbringing and their environment. Where we grew up, when we grew up, how we grew up and the unique experiences we had m...

DATE: Jun 28, 2016 | CATEGORY: A Take on Tourism

Homelessness in Durango: Finding a fix

About 100 people gathered for the Durango Homeless Summit on June 15 at the Durango Public Library to examine he issue of homelessness in the Durango area. Homelessness is a probl...

DATE: Jun 21, 2016 | CATEGORY: What's Up Downtown

Scenic highways help Colorado make Top 10 list

Colorado prides itself on being a great destination for visitors year-round. A The study evaluated the 50 states based on driving and lodging costs, road conditions and safety, and fun and...

DATE: Jun 20, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Old-fashioned vacations are back

Today, it’s called “Tangible Tourism,” and it is defined as a destination vacation experience that is “authentic and immersive.” More simply, it’s a memorable vacation where you ...

DATE: Jun 7, 2016 | CATEGORY: A Take on Tourism

U.S. projects record summer gasoline demand

Time behind wheel comes amid low pump prices

DATE: Jun 7, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

Utah enjoys record season for ski visitors

SALT LAKE CITY – Utah ski resorts recorded a 10-year high for visitors this past season, likely fueled by good early-winter snow and buzz created by Vail Resort’s merging of two ski areas in...

DATE: Jun 2, 2016 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Experienced hands pass on river-running knowledge

They come from all over, and for all different reasons. Recent graduates from Flagstaff looking for summer work. A family who just scored a permit to raft the Grand Canyon and wan...

DATE: Jun 1, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News