Durango’s Outdoor Lifestyle tops “Best Places to Live 2011”

Men’s Journal feature applauds city as best place to Put Your Outdoor Life First

 

Durango, CO – “Think Small, Live Big.” Men’s Journal hit the April newsstand ranking the “Best Places to Live 2011” and Durango, Colorado found itself at the top of the list for the Best Place to Put Your Outdoor Life First. Robert Earle Howells unveiled Durango’s secrets to the good life in Southwestern Colorado: awe-inspiring scenery, laid-back culture, strong conservation program, great food and beer, thriving arts and the ultimate outdoor lifestyle.  

Howells praises Durango’s laid-back, genuine outdoor lifestyle and its trademark natural beauty; noting residents work hard so they can play harder “for the right to live in a place so blessed by geography and sunshine.”  John Cohen, Executive Director of the Durango Area Tourism Office grinned as he previewed the article, “We are very excited that Men’s Journal recognized what our residents already admire about our area. Durango truly is a Real Town with a genuine way of life, quintessential Rocky Mountain beauty and amenities that rival any metropolitan hub.”  In the past, Men’s Journal recognized Durango for one of The 5 Best Train Rides and a Perfect Weekend Getaway.