| | The historic Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, one of the nations most popular and most scenic track trips, winds 45 miles from Durango through the Alps-like San Juan Mountains to Silverton on some of the original 1882 coaches and steam engines. Durango is also home to Fort Lewis College and is a gateway community to Mesa Verde National Park.About 30 miles north of Durango, past Trimble Hot Springs, is the medium-sized and recently renovated ski area, Durango Mountain. But Durango is more popular for its world-class mountain biking, with numerous trails leaving right from town. Rafting the Animas, Dolores, or Piedras Rivers are also a fun summer sport, especially during the Animas River Days in late June.The Animas Museum is devoted to preserving the history of the whole San Juan Basin. Two historic districts - Main Avenue and Third Avenue - complete this Old West-meets-New West town. |  | | | |
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