Another Perfect Winter in Durango!

We are so grateful for the beautiful snow this season! We hope you were able to enjoy it as much as we did. Skiing, hiking, sledding, skijoring in Silverton, and we introduced our son to ice climbing in Ouray. However, let’s not forget the never-ending shoveling (who needs to work out when you have THIS much snow to shovel?) and trying to make up those missing school days (aka in our home: “more family ski days”). There is a plethora of recreational activities throughout the Four Corners region, and that is just in winter! You know you are planning your 2023-24 Durango winter vacation now!

As we write this in March, spring is trying to sprout throughout the area, even if it is in the form of more snow. It’s nice to know we can take a short drive to Mesa Verde National Park near Cortez or take that longer drive to Moab to bike and enjoy the red rock. Or, honestly, stay closer to home by hanging out at the Purgatory beach after a day of spring skiing and enjoying a well-earned margarita. The abundance of snow creates less worry about fires and more wonder in the magical wildflower valleys. (Remember, just look and don’t touch—check out our article from Visit Durango.)

Whatever you have planned in the Durango area this summer or fall, it is sure to be spectacular! We usually plan our activities around the Durango events calendar. Thankfully, one of our favorite events takes place on Wednesday nights at the La Plata County Fairgrounds---the True Western Roundup. (Check it out starting June 7.)

So that leaves the weekends for hiking and biking on the area’s many miles of trails and to grab a view of the sweeping panoramas. Be sure to mark your calendar for the Fourth of July drone light show (a great substitute for fireworks displays). Saturday mornings at the Durango Farmers Market always help us plan our meals throughout the week. The rivers and lakes are sure to be full this season for rafting and for our family favorite: diving off the Wibit Aqua Park at Lake Nighthorse.

OK, enough about all our favorite activities in the Four Corners. Remember to check out our social media platforms. We would like for you to show us YOUR favorites---hiking, biking, rafting, shopping local, dining, water experiences and everything in between--that show your LOVE for Durango! #Durangomagazine and @durango_magazine

Sincerely,

Marianne Hoover Corbet Hoover

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