Tourism - The Durango Herald

Increased Colorado tourism attributed to national marketing

Office seeks input on plan to maximize state tourism

DATE: Oct 10, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango train goes lavender for cancer support

As the winner of the Lavender is the official color recognizing all cancers, including those that may not have a dedicated shade, such as pink for breast cancer or teal for cervical cancer...

DATE: Oct 3, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango battles Fruita for Top Adventure Town

Durango is battling Fruita for first place in Elevation Outdoors Magazine’s 2016 Colorado Top Adventure Town contest. On Wednesday afternoon, Fruita was slightly ahead, with 50.5...

DATE: Sep 14, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Miami Blues takes chance with shop in the mountains

Swim wear, souvenir shop replaces Durango Trading Post

DATE: Aug 30, 2016 | CATEGORY: Business

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

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

In deadly heat, western parks take steps to keep visitors safe

TUCSON, Ariz. – Last year, a French couple died while trying to make sure their young son had enough water on a broiling summertime outing in a New Mexico national park. Over the...

DATE: Jun 23, 2016 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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

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

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