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There is so much to do
on your Durango, Colorado
vacation, that the only problem
you will have is finding the
time fit it all in!
Skiing
Winter
offers a large variety of
activities including some of the
area's best skiing. Downhill
skiers can ski at the family
oriented local Hesperus Ski Hill
seven miles away or the larger
resort of Durango Mountain
Resort & Purgatory. Durango
Mountain Resort is a short 15
miles north of Durango.
Durango Mountain Resort
Durango Mountain Resort,
also known by its former name
Purgatory (known to the locals)
is a ski resort located in the
San Juan Mountains of Southwest
Colorado, 15 miles north of the
town of Durango. It was
originally opened in 1965 and
offers 85 trails, including 2
terrain parks, the Paradise
Freestyle Arena and Pitchfork
Terrain Garden. And also the
Divine expression sessions. It
has 11 ski lifts, including one
six-person "Flying Couch" or
"Six pack" and one high speed
quad lift. Average annual
snowfall is 260 inches per year,
and artificial snow is produced
on approximately one-fifth of
the mountain.[1] The elevation
at the summit is 10,822 feet,
with a vertical drop of 2,029
feet.
Ski Under
the Stars
Hesperus Ski Resort
Enjoy skiing
under the blue skies and bright
sunshine of our Southwestern
Colorado winter days. Hesperus
Ski Area also offers skiing
under the stars!! From the top
at 8,800 foot level to the
lodge, 80% of Hesperus Ski Area
is lighted and waiting for you!
Located 11
miles west of Durango, CO on
Highway 160.
PARKS AND
RECREATION
Mesa Verde National
Park
Just 45 minutes from the
Inn, Mesa Verde National Park is
considered the top Historic Site
in the United States. Take a
picnic lunch-you can have one
made at the Absolute Bakery in
Mancos (970) 533-1200, and plan
on spending the day. Mesa Verde
National Park.
www.nps.gov/meve/home.htm
TOURS & ACTIVITIES
The Durango and
Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
This scenic trip is a
must for visitors to the
Southwest. The little train has
been in operation for over 100
years and winds through the San
Juan National Forest. We suggest
taking the train one way and the
bus (provided by the train and
covered by roundtrip ticket) one
way. This cuts about two hours
off the trip, and the views from
the bus are spectacular. Ask for
the canyon side of the train and
take the bus up and the train
back. Toll-free 888-872-4607.
www.DurangoTrain.com
High Country Elk
Adventure
A fascinating
safari-like tour of the Cervid
Elk Preserve just a couple of
miles from the ranch. Sight some
of the largest elk bulls and
families in the west from a
secure, open top tour vehicle.
Toll-free 800-409-7295
www.HighCountryElk.com
Jeep Tours
Let some one else do the
driving as you see the High
Country from the top. Tours can
be arranged by calling
OutlawTours www.outlawtours.com
(970)259-1800
OUTDOOR RECREATION
Hiking
There are places to hike
near the Inn itself, including a
three mile stretch of the
Perins Peak State
Wildlife Area,
and the Inn is just minutes from
mountain hiking in the Lightner
Creek Valley and along the
Colorado Trail.
Rock Climbing
Kling Mountain Guides
lead adventures to some of the
most awe inspiring places in the
world. From our home base in
beautiful Durango, Colorado, we
offer guided climbing,
backcountry skiing,
mountaineering, rock and ice
climbing courses, international
expeditions, technical rope
rigging, AIARE and AAA avalanche
courses, and wilderness medical
training courses.
Bird Watching
Welcome to Lightner
Creek Inn, a Colorado B&B, Bed.
We are located in the middle of
Lightner Creek Valley near
Durango Colorado. Our Inn stay
is the perfect place to relax
and enjoy nature in all its
glory. We are surrounded by
indigenous trees and beautiful
mountains. Many feeders have
been placed in the garden to
provide close-up views of the
numerous bird species that
frequent the yard. 30 bird
species has been seen in or from
our yard. This number includes
birds of prey that do their
nesting in the mountain pekas,
wild turkeys and various types
of birds that make their arrival
around mid-May, staying through
September each year.
Biking
Both Mountain and road
bikes (bicycles) are available
for rent in Durango through
2nd Avenue Sports,
and there are many places to
bike in the Durango area, both
road and mountain. The Inn is
just minutes away from one of
Durango's favorite
mountain biking trails,
Junction Creek/Dry Fork
Loop. If
you are into
road cycling,
we are a mile away from one of
the most challanging ride in
durango,
Wildcat Canyon Loop
- an advanced ride with a 10
mile climb and it's about 35
miles long. Our guests also
enjoy biking on country roads
near the Inn and through the
Lightner Creek Valley. If you
have any question, please call
us, we love our bikes!
RENT YOUR BIKE!!
Motorcycle Touring
If you like touring on
your motorcycle, you have come
to the right area. With over 600
miles of road and beautiful
scenery and great places to eat,
Southwest Colorado is considered
to be a great motorcycle
enthusiast locations. From High
mountain paths to open road, the
four corner region is the place
for you and your bike. In
addition
"THE" Four Corners
Motorcycle Rally,
Held Annually the Week Before
Labor Day, is one of the be
Golf
There are two public
courses in the Durango area.
http://www.daltonranch.com/
http://www.golfhillcrest.com/
An hour away south of the
Inn lies
Pinon Hills Golf Course
in Farmington, NM. Recognized by
Golf Magazine as one of the top
public courses in the country,
our guests rave about the
18-hole course. (505)326-6066
http://www.pinonhillsgolf.com/
SPAS
Trimble Hot
Springs
Continuously heated and
refreshed by a large natural
spring, Trimble Hot Springs, 7
miles north of Durango provides
a beautiful natural setting for
swimming, soaking, and relaxing.
There are also beautiful grounds
to enjoy a picnic lunch or
dinner. Call ahead to book a
massage. Hours 8:00 am - 11:00
pm in the summer.
(970)247-0111
http://www.trimblehotsprings.com/
Pogasa Springs Hot
Springs
COME FOR THE DAY....
The Springs Resort Bath House is
open to the General Public for
soaking and relaxing in our 22
different hot mineral pools and
our new cool water swimming pool
and Jacuzzi pool. Hours of
operation are daily from
7AM-11PM (Sun-Thur) and 7:00
AM-1:00 AM (Fri-Sat, Holidays
and every day June 15-Labor
Day). Towels, robes and locker
facilities are available to day
visitors for a minimal rental
fee.
(800) 225-0934
http://pagosahotsprings.com/
SHOPPING
Shopping
Durango has many locally owned
stores and factory outlets
offering the finest in Western
wear, cowboy hats, décor, and
designer wear. Ask our staff for
particulars.
http://www.durangodowntown.com/shops
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