I’ll Take You There - Durango Tour
A collaboration between Duck Girl Art, the Durango Art Brigade, and the Durango La Plata County Airport. Pastel paintings by Duck Girl Art on display at the Durango La Plata County Airport, promoting tourism in Durango and the Four Corners area.
engineer mountain
There is nothing better than hiking Engineer and seeing the stunning hillsides of wildflowers. Trail information here.
Animas river
Flowing from the peaks of the San Juan Mountains through downtown Durango and beyond, the River is rich with spirit and history.
crystal lake
Stop at Crystal Lake along the Million Dollar Highway, the portion of Highway 550 between Silverton to Ouray.
durango trails
There are many hiking trails right in downtown, including Hogsback Trail, which is located in Overend Mountain Park trail system and is a great day hike.
Fireweed
Fireweed is a showy wildflower that grows in the mountainous regions all around Durango. If you’re lucky, you’ll spot it from your car!
williams creek reservoir
Near the mountain town of Pagosa Springs, in the San Juan National Forest sits Williams Creek Reservoir, a man-made lake a little over a mile long and a half-mile wide.
molas pass
Molas Pass is found high in the San Juan National Forest. Motorists can reach the 10,970 foot summit between Silverton and Durango on Highway 550.
the needles
Located in the heart of the San Juan Mountains in Southwest Colorado, Purgatory Resort offers picturesque mountain vistas from many places on its slopes.
the colorado trail
The Colorado Trail comprises 567 miles of trail between Denver and Durango and passes through some of the most spectacular scenery in the Colorado Rockies.
molas lake
With stunning panoramic views and ample opportunities for exploring the area, Molas is the largest lake in San Juan County and is situated on the edge of the Weminuche Wilderness.
animas valley
Surrounded by the red cliffs of Hermosa, the Animas Valley is home to some of the best small businesses in Durango, including James Ranch and Honeyville.
san juan skyway
Mid-September is a great time to drive the San Juan Skyway and see the glowing hillsides of aspen trees. The section just south of Ouray is amazing!
animas forks
The ghost town of Animas Forks is located high in the San Juan Mountains at 11,200 feet. There are several original buildings remaining.
missionary ridge
Just north of Durango in the Animas Valley, Missionary Ridge road abounds with hiking and biking trails, along with great views of the La Platas.