Tourism / Recreation - The Durango Herald

Is Durango being snubbed by ‘best of’ lists? Are we good with that?

The town makes a lot of top 10 and 100 lists, but what about those it doesn’t?

DATE: Feb 2, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Beavers force removal of trees along Durango’s Animas River Trail

Parks and Recreation cut down three cottonwoods at risk of falling

DATE: Jan 25, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Trail closures give wildlife a critical winter refuge

Mule deer struggle the most with rising pressure from recreation

DATE: Dec 19, 2021 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Risk of human-caused wildfires a growing concern in San Juan Mountains

As Colorado’s climate becomes warmer and drier, fires can spark easier and burn larger

DATE: Nov 28, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County residents can weigh in on new tourism survey

Visit Durango asks for feedback, ideas and opinions about moving forward

DATE: Nov 12, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Summer tourism winds down, but ‘shoulder seasons’ pick up in Durango

Businesses have a good season despite fewer visitors

DATE: Sep 13, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Drawn by outdoor rec, online firm opens first ‘outpost’ in Durango

Outdoorsy’s downtown shop seeks to increase brand awareness for its RV, camper, trailer rental website

DATE: Aug 8, 2021 | CATEGORY: Business

Myth-busting Durango’s tourism industry

In the era of fake news and conspiracy theories running amok, Durango’s tourism industry is not immune to myths, rumors and misinformation. The dissenters of the increase to the lodgers tax ...

DATE: Jul 24, 2021 | CATEGORY: The Tourism Effect

Tourists flock to Durango ahead of Fourth of July holiday

City’s pandemic recovery on target

DATE: Jul 3, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Visit Durango leadership defines new direction

On June 14, Visit Durango’s 14-member board of directors and staff gathered in the Oak Room at the Strater Hotel for the annual Board Retreat Strategic Planning. It was a full day of strateg...

DATE: Jun 26, 2021 | CATEGORY: The Tourism Effect