Southwest Colorado Summer Activities

Sailplanes are towed aloft, depending on which ride you chose, to a pre-selected altitude, then released. As you soar like an eagle back to the gliderport, you will be able to see the beautiful San Juan Mountains, plus the Animas River winding through the valley and, on a clear day, 100 miles of scenery in any direction.

Rustlers Roost Ranch provides the finest horse adventures in the west. Located in beautiful Mancos Valley next to Mesa Verde National Park. You can choose from several horseback adventures in the High Desert or the Colorado Rocky Mountain High Country.

With our location in Durango, Colorado, we offer a range of guided motorcycle adventure tours across the Four Corners region. We cater to your dreams and arrange itineraries for individuals and groups, depending on weather and skill level.

Ute Mountain Casino Hotel & Resort has great playing, 90 hotels rooms including suites,indoor swimming pool, hot tub, and sauna. Twenty four hour casino gaming, restaurant and gift shop. RV park with 86 sites and great views. There is also a travel center on property. For more information on this great property as well as unique cultural package, Click here to learn more!

Explore Durango and the Four Corners area on a quality bike from Hassle Free Sports. They have a good selection of road bikes, full suspension mountain bikes, cruiser and comfort bikes as well as kids bikes. Whether you are cruising the bike path or riding epic single track, they have expertly tuned bikes to make your ride Hassle Free.

The Durango Community Recreation Center is a 71,557 square foot facility complete with gymnasium, climbing wall, indoor track, fitness equipment and fitness classes, racquetball courts, and aquatics area (including waterslide, leisure pool, and lap lanes.) Day passes are available for $4.50/adult, $3.50/children 4-17 yrs and $3.50/senior 55 and over. Open M-F, 6am - 10pm, Sat., 8am - 10pm, Sun., 10am - 6pm. 2700 Main Avenue.

Not your typical kennel - Doggie Day Care for your best friend while you play in Durango. Dogs get plenty of play time and socialization, and tons of lovin'. Large kennels are provided for anyone who needs some "quiet time". Healthy treats are provided. Please bring food if needed, and a bed or something that smells familiar if you think your dog might be nervous. Please bring current vaccination records also.

Spectacular Hot Air Ballooning Adventures in the Rocky Mountains of Southwestern Colorado. We fly the beautiful Animas River Valley from the Red Rock Ranch following the winding Animas River to Durango. Small, intimate flights are our specialty. Individuals, couples or couples with children preferred. To find out more information, Click Here!

Enjoy an adventure of the soul with 4 Corners Whitewater specializing in guided rafting and kayaking trips on the Animas River.

The Cumbres and Toltec Railroad runs between Chama, NM and Antonito, CO and traverses the border of Colorado and New Mexico eleven times. This unique and scenic trip through time will take you back to a glimpse into the life back in the "Old West" and a time past. With 8 trips to choose from, there is a trip that is right for each family. All trips include a hot lunch and desert at Osier as well! Click here to find out more...

Signature Salon and Health Spa offers an array of relaxing treatments including customized massages, aromatherapy, hot-stone and couples massage offered in our private and luxurious cottage by the river. For a unique and extraordinary experience, retreat with a friend or loved one in a private hot tub, followed by side-by-side 60 minute massages. Our salt glows, body polishes, brown sugarscrubs, mineral mud treatments and detoxifying aromatherapy wraps, all done in the Vichy shower room will leave your skin radiant, silky and glowing. Signature Salon and Health Spa also offers facials, manicures and pedicures along with their elite hair salon to help you look and feel like new.

*Kids Under 8 Always Raft FREE!*
Durango Rafting Company takes pride in being the only rafting company located in Durango that makes family fun their #1 priority. Float down the Animas River through the heart of Durango with professional raft guides who specialize in family rafting trips. Enjoy the sights and sounds of downtown Durango from the river's perspective on a 2-hour or 4-hour journey through Class II and III rapids – perfect for first-timers! Discounted group rates start with as few as 8 people.

The Crow Canyon Archaeological Center, located in southwestern Colorado, is dedicated to understanding, teaching, and preserving the rich history of the ancestral Pueblo Indians (also called the Anasazi) who inhabited the canyons and mesas of the Mesa Verde region more than 700 years ago. Crow Canyon's full day tour is a perfect complement to excursions to nearby archaeological attractions, including Mesa Verde National Park, the Anasazi Heritage Center, Lowry Pueblo, Hovenweep, and Aztec Ruins. In a fun and relaxed atmosphere, you will be introduced to the history of the ancestral Pueblo Indians (the Anasazi) who inhabited the spectacular Four Corners area hundreds of years ago.

Travel back in time and over two miles above sea level as you explore historic ghost towns and majestic mountain peaks! We also offer the biggest selection of rafting and whitewater river trips in Southwest Colorado and Arizona.

Take your bike with you to the top and access over 50 miles of bike trails, from scenic novice loops to the challenging 1990 World Mt. Bike Championship Trail. Perfect for exploring the spectacular Hermosa Valley, or getting in some screaming downhill.

The Sky Ute Lodge and Casino, located in Ignacio, Colorado is just 25 minutes from Durango. Voted #1 Casino in the Four Corners. At the Lodge you'll find quiet, comfortable, stylish guest rooms decorated in a Southwestern motif. The casino's newly remodeled plaza invites guests to relax in our hot tub and simply enjoy the clean mountain air of Southwest Colorado. Step into the action and play to win at the only casino in Colorado open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our casino floor offers over 400 record-breaking slot machines that are waiting for you to ring their bells!