This 6,279 acre property is located just 4 miles South of Hesperus and is controlled by Fort Lewis College. Originally used as an army post in 1880, the property became an off-reservation Indian boarding school, then an agricultural and mechanic arts high school and finally Fort Lewis A&M College.
Historically, the Utes roamed throughout the Four Corners and Western Colorado in several distinct hunter-gatherer bands. Their reservation land base includes 750,000 acres, seven major rivers, and the Navajo State Park. The eastern part of the reservation is forest with elevations of more than 9000 feet. The western portion is mostly arid mesa.
Ignacio is rich with cultural diversity from Indian, Caucasian, and Hispanic backgrounds and located along the Los Pinos River in a long narrow valley facing the mountains. The town still has no stoplights and thus, maintaining a strong small town personality.
A winter paradise in the heart of the San Juan Mountains, Purgatory is known for its unmatched scenery, terrain for all abilities and a vibrant, historic downtown. Purgatory Lodge has all the amenities of a world-class facility, including restaurants, shops, pool/spa, fitness center, private lounge and game room, and concierge.
Located to the West of Durango, this small community offers guided fishing trips, old-fashioned sleigh rides, dog-sled tours, four-wheel-driving trails and guided hunting trips.
Sheltered in a secluded mountain valley 8,000 feet above sea level, Vallecito Lake is one of the largest and most beautiful bodies of water in Colorado. Spanish for “little Valley”, Vallecito became the name of the sparkling waters of the lake it surrounded. Located 18 miles East of Durango.
The Durango & Silverton Train has been one of the Southwest’s most sought-after tourist attractions for over 130 years – since 1882! Experience the pristine backcountry of the San Juan Mountains as you travel from Durango, Colorado to historic Silverton, Colorado aboard one of the last surviving narrow gauge railroads.
Durango Colorado is an idyllic setting in the heart of the Four Corners region. Home to a historic, western downtown as well as iconic attractions like the Victorian Strater Hotel and the famous Durango & Silverton Railroad.
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