Durango, Colorado– beautiful 365 days a year!! Spring rain is here!!

Durango, Colorado– is beautiful 365 days a year!! Spring rain is here!!  We love our Spring moisture. Locals and tourists alike love the variety of the Four Seasons, and the ever changing light show on the 14,000 foot mountains that surround the town.  Today we welcome the rain and snow as it nourishes the trees and plants and brings much needed moisture to our region.  For a local weather report visit us https://durangodowntown.com/durango-colorado-climate/

Animas Mountain, Durango, Colorado

Animas Mountain shrouded in mist, as Spring rain and snow visits SW Colorado. Photo by Sam Rose

There is always something to see and to do in Durango.  Winter brings Snowdown fun with events, ballooning, skiing,   and enjoyment of the ever scenic landscape!

Snowdown Balloon floats over the North Animas Valley during the winter fest of snowdown.

Snowdown Balloon floats over the North Animas Valley, Durango, Colorado– during the winter fest of Snowdown.  Photo by Sam Rose

 

Spring is just gorgeous here… as alfalfa fields green up in the valley north of Durango and the sky is as blue as any you have seen!!

Missionary Ridge in North Animas Valley near Durango... SPRING!

Missionary Ridge in North Animas Valley near Durango… SPRING! photo used by permission of Sam Rose, photo by IAN

 

All year round the Animas River courses through town by 800 acres of clean, safe parks.

Playing with Solo the dog in the beautiful Animas River, photo courtesy of Sam Rose

 

A great place for a walk or a float down the river.

Summer time on the beautiful Animas River...

Summer time on the beautiful Animas River… let your worries float away. Photo by Sam Rose

With millions of acres of National Forest and great hiking trails… there is always somewhere to go!  Here LIL BIT the Great Dane explores her neighborhood.

Lil Bit the black mantle Great Dane explores her neighborhood, Animas Valley...

Lil Bit the black mantle Great Dane explores her neighborhood. Photo by Chris Maschino, courtesy of Sam Rose

 

Durango is a fun place, and the surrounding areas are just awesome.  It is a great place to bring your family, and it is a dog friendly town.

Durango area a wonderful place to visit, and an awesome place to live…

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