Enjoy Spectacular Fall Colors in Durango, Colorado
Unique Ways for Leaf Peeping and Viewing Fall Foliage
(firmenpresse) - DURANGO, CO -- (Marketwired) -- 08/06/13 -- Mother Nature exhibits her finest color display when she paints the mountains and valleys with the gold, yellow and red hues of autumn. Durango offers many ways to view the changing leaves and celebrate the arrival of fall.
Historically color changes begin at 12,000 feet in the mid-September and peak the end of September/first week of October. In town, peak color is mid-October.
Track color viewing areas in the San Juan National Forest: or call: 970 247-4874.
The 236-mile, breathtaking loop through the San Juan Mountains is designated as an All-American Road, a National Forest Scenic Byway and a Colorado Scenic & Historical Byway. The , that includes the Million Dollar Highway, is one of the most beautiful drives in America; a place "where the road touches the sky."
Join amateur and professional photographers to photograph the train with a backdrop of high peaks, autumn color, and the Animas River. The offers regular fall train service to the historic mining town of Silverton through October 28.
provides a breathtaking backdrop of brilliant colors for your hike, bike outing or pure relaxation. Resort summer activities are open weekends August 24 through September 29. Call 800-525-0892
Step off the ground and into the tree canopies. is the largest, safest zipline tour available in the world. With 27 unique spans through beautiful mountain scenery, across golden Aspen groves, through old growth Ponderosa forests and criss-crossing the Animas River.
Hailed as "truly the most beautiful trail in this area and elevation." Ride at 8,200 feet elevation in an Aspen-Oak habitat with talus-covered slopes, and near old mining claims. Views of Hermosa Cliffs painted in their fall splendor make this a ride to remember.
From easy to extreme, multi-use offer color viewing from the infamous Colorado Trail or other trails in the extensive Trails2000 system. Professional cyclist Tom Danielson recommends his favorite mountain biking trails: Hermosa Creek Trail, Colorado Trail, Kennebec Pass and Horse.
Experience spectacular fall colors through Durango's Lower Animas River. Then explore the mountains in a custom tour vehicle and discover the sparkling gold hues of Aspens, cascading waterfalls, tumbling creeks, and remnants of ghost towns as you summit to 13,000 feet.
Enjoy the turns en route to Silverton on the Million Dollar Highway and San Juan Skyway; continue on to Ouray over the majestic Red Mountain pass. Join the for their annual fall ride or discover your own route.
Take in Mother Nature's full color palate of beauty. Visit for trip planning information and our fall festivals and events.
The is a not-for-profit organization operating with the mission to promote Durango and La Plata County's multitude of tourism attractions, events and services. For more information, visit or call (970) 247-3500.
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Fall in the Mountains
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Anne Klein
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Durango Area Tourism Office
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Datum: 06.08.2013 - 16:00 Uhr
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