Lake Nighthorse and Other Nearby Attractions
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| Wolf Creek Ski Resort |
Wolf Creek gets an incredible amount of snow each year and has some wicked terrain to make use of it. The town of Pagosa Springs is always a great time with the most fantastic natural hot springs facility anywhere. |
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| Vallecito Lake |
Vallecito Lake is a beautiful, secluded mountain valley just 18 miles from Durango. Vallecito Lake is one of the largest and most beautiful bodies of water in Colorado. The lake has about 12 miles of shoreline and sits right in the middle of... More... |
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| Sky Ute Casino |
The Sky Ute Casino Resort opened its doors to a brand new facility in 2008, providing the perfect place to enjoying gaming, dining, and bowling, as well as access to the rich history and culture of the Southern Ute Indian Tribe. The Sky Ute... More... |
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| Scenic Glider Rides |
Durango Soaring Club has been treating passengers to the thrill of silent flight since 1976. Sailplanes are towed aloft to an altitude (depending on the ride you choose) and then released. As you soar like an eagle back to the gliderport,... More... |
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| San Juan Skyway |
Most of U.S. 550 in Colorado is two-lane mountainous highway. It is the only north-south U.S. Highway in Colorado which runs west of the Continental Divide. The route travels north through the San Juan Mountains. The Million Dollar Highway... More... |
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| Mountain Zip Lines |
Summer at Durango Mountain Resort is in full swing! Mountain Biking, Hiking, Mini-Golf, and Bungie Tramps are just a few of the fun options this summer at DMR. New to DMR this summer is the Purgatory Plunge, a high flying zipline that takes you... More... |
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| Mesa Verde National Park |
Create wonderful memories of your Durango vacation when you retrace the ancient footsteps of the fascinating ancestral Pueblo people. These resourceful, creative Native Americans once lived in the beautiful cliff dwellings you’ll find in Mesa... More... |
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| Lake Nighthorse |
Animas-La Plata Project, Lake Nighthorse in progress of being filled. The Lake is just five minutes from Historic downtown Durango Colorado. Water is supplied to the reservoir via the Animas River. Lake Nighthorse was constructed by the... More... |
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| Lake Navajo |
Navajo Lake is the largest lake in the Durango and Southwest Colorado area. A portion of the lake extends south into Northern New Mexico, so it serves lake enthusiasts in both states. Navajo Reservoir, created by the Navajo Dam, is 35... More... |
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| Durango Silverton Railroad |
All aboard! Take a delightful trip to the past on the Durango Silverton Railroad. Enjoy a scenic journey behind Durango’s historic coal-fired, steam-powered locomotive. Experience the sights and sounds of a romantic bygone era on the Durango... More... |
