Amazing ghost tour!! And let me tell you these two pictures did capture something pretty strange.read more

Joe Nelson was an excellent guide. Has lots of knowledge about Durango and lots of connections to…read morethe places he mentions on the tour! Great for tourists out of town!

For those of you who don't travel to southern CO often should check out Mesa Verde National Park…read more The location and methods of building by the Native Americans is incredible. This is a seasonal destination so try to come in the summer when the tours are running so you can walk and climb amongst some of the areas.

A wonderful and beautiful park!…read more Mesa Verde means 'green table'. This national park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with the best-preserved Ancestral Puebloan ancestral sites in the United States (nps) - it celebrates people. The snowy peaks in the background is San Juan Mountain. We visit multiple Mesa Top Sites, (900-1100, nps). MTS means top archeological sites within this park. We first stop at the Far View Terrace Cafe for bathroom break and also pick up our lady guide; then driving up north, stopping at the PitHouse, ending the tour at the information & research center in early afternoon about 2pm, that includes an hour lunch at Far View Terrace Cafe, with a wonderful view. Two other cafes are the Spruce Tree Terrace Cafe, and the Knife Edge Cafe. The Cliff Palace is impressive. But the tour didn't take us there - only viewed it from afar. I actually bought a mug that changes with heat and a pretty conch bangle from the gift shop. The information center is cool; the museum is ok.

Emelia is the best river guide ever!!! She took us down in the big 16' raft with 7 of us…read morepassengers and navigated the river like a pro. She's super funny (dry humor, great wit and some hilarious group shots!) and very river savvy. We were safe and it was so fun!! We rafted on a day later in the season with the Animas river running about 200cfs--perfect for a group of with children, novices adults and an active senior. We didn't get stuck once and made it through some tight fits without even touching the boulders. "All Net!" we told her :) The Mountain Waters Rafting crew were awesome. Loved the lead guide's safety presentation that was peppered with some great humour. Punctual; clean gear; loved all the writing in the bus. Great place. Can't wait to book more adventures with them!

Relaxing, Fun, and Perfect for the Whole Family!…read more Our family (kids ages 8 to 15) had an absolute blast rafting with Mountain Waters. It was the perfect mix of relaxing and fun--just enough adventure to keep everyone engaged without being intense. Sam, our guide, was fantastic. She made the whole trip a blast with her quick humor and steady stream of bad dad jokes (which I'll admit--I appreciated more than I should've). She kept the kids laughing and made the whole experience feel easy and memorable. The photos turned out amazing, and I'm just glad we all stayed safe during Beaver Shark season. Highly recommend for families looking for a fun, light adventure with a great guide.

Julie was amazing. The history of Telluride and the stories of strange goings on all around the…read morehistoric downtown was very intriguing and well told. We would recommend to anyone.

I signed up for Julie's Telluride Walking Tours several weeks before I arrived in Telluride, and I…read morewas so glad I had. Julie reached out via email asking what my interests were, and together we cultivated 2 distinct tours, one in the town of Telluride (Ghost + History) and another, which was an excursion. Julie did not disappoint, in fact, both experiences were way-beyond my expectations. Julie was delightfully engaging, very much prepared, and local-lore knowledgable, She was an absolute joy to be around and learn from. Before flying to Telluride, I read Tomboy Bride, which is Harriet Fish Backus' account of living in the mines as an assayer's wife beginning in 1904. Julie built on that historical accounting with a thoughtful discussion, and a tour of some of the less-talked about locations, notably the 'cribs' near the river and their function, along with a visit to the Sheridan Opera House (1913 Vaudeville) and other important locations. The standout experience, for me, was the excursion and hike to Mystic Falls, with historical stops along the way, including a great view of Trout Lake. I include a triumphant pic of Mystic Falls after a relatively easy hike down to the rocks. I cannot say enough about how fortunate I felt to have known and learned from Julie. Sign up for her tours, you will not regret it.

Lynn took my three daughters and I on a beautiful evening ride through ranch and National Forest…read moreland. The setting was lovely, the horses were well-trained, and our guide was informative and friendly. We called the day before to see if there was availability and spoke with Perry. He was able to put us down for a 2-hour ride and informed us that they haven't received their credit card reader yet, so I made sure to have cash. One thing I forgot, and deeply regret, is to have enough for a tip as well. We arrived at their wonderful property shortly before 4:00. Lynn was there to greet us and had our horses ready to go after the waivers were signed. She got us all on a horse and adjusted the stirrups efficiently. She is a no-nonsense lady and I admire that. She gave us a bit of instruction and then off we went! We rode along the road for a little bit before turning onto some land by a picturesque lake. Lynn's sweet dog tagged along and provided a laugh when she ran and jumped into the lake. Shortly after, we made it onto Nation Forest property. With the exception of the road to and from the main property, Lynn took us on a varied path. We rode on dirt road in the forest, then cut through trees, up hills, across a culvert, up some pipeline area, and into meadows and back to the lake. The views were wonderful and the peace of the whole ride spectacular. There was one area of trees that felt particularly peaceful and Lynn turned back to tell me how she loved riding through them just as I was feeling the same. It was my favorite part, as if there was a special energy in that spot. Overall, we had a wonderful ride. Getting off the horse after 2 hours was the hard part; I definitely felt like I was walking like a cowboy. :-) It was a highlight of our trip. Someday, we would like to come back and do a breakfast or dinner ride.

I'd never ridden a horse before and finally got my chance today. It was all I thought it would be…read moreand more. Rode through beautiful varied landscape for over two hours with Gail, an amazing and knowledgeable guide. It was peaceful and the time flew by. I highly recommend Rimrock and look forward to going back!

This is such a wonderful way to experience and ENJOY Telluride. As a Colorado native, I still…read morelearned a ton that I never knew about this amazing town. Lois and Howie were an absolute delight and wealth of knowledge on the history of Telluride, sights to see and absolutely selected wonderful restaurants and meals for us to enjoy! They are insightful, well known locals affectionately being shouted "hello" from their friends as we walked through town. They have a love, pride and passion for Telluride and it is so warmly felt. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a new adventure, new friends and a fun experience!

Awesome! We were looking for something to do in Telluride besides biking and hiking and stumbled…read moreupon this...I am so glad we found it. Lois and Howie made this entire tour so interesting and fun. We enjoyed some amazing food while hearing great stories about Telluride through the eyes of long time residents. The tour included plenty of food (not just little tasting bites), beer and wine samples, desserts....great variety of food and all fantastic! My favorite part was listening to Howie and Lois share the history of the city and their personal story....so much fun! Highly, highly recommended! Must do!

In Telluride, Colorado for a long weekend and decided to check out the white water rafting. The…read morewinter snowfall was great and there is still lots of snow on the peaks. My wife had heard that Mild to Wild rafting took great care of their clients. Last year at this time, we were wading up the San Miguel river / stream and fly fishing. Shallow water, tranquil pools and great fishing made it a different weekend. When we booked this, I thought it must be a mistake as this stream did not seem strong enough for rafting and narrow in width. What a difference a year makes. The river was full, fierce with heavy water and good class 3 rapids for the next 1 1/2 hour. Big rocks, fast water, big snags and quick currents were the norm today. One had better stay in the boat, as it would troublesome swimming in 42 degree water. Alyssia, our guide was fabulous and serious about following her instructions. She navigated the rocks, snags and fast water. She maneuvered our boat well. For the next 1 1/2 hours, we had 3-4 foot swells and worked the entire trip. We have rafted many rivers and this was one of our shorter trips but a 5/5 on adventure. For a great adventure, beautiful scenery and a gorgeous day, raft with Mild to Wild. You will have a fun filled and adventurous memory for life.

We got high with Jay! This keep ride into the mountains was incredible! I got to stand at the foot…read moreof beautiful waterfall and I found GOLD!

A wonderful 1/2 day rafting tour in late July. All guides were professional and engaging. Checkin…read morewas swift. Level 1s and 2s were very mild and modest. Water temp was refreshing. Bus ride was short in both directions. Gear fit well. Education program was spot on. A fun day. We will be back with the grandkids and more family. Durango was a nice visit. Dicks

We had a great rafting trip with our tour guide, Riley! We did the 1/4 day Lower Animas River. We…read moreshowed up at 10:30 and got done around 12:30. It was a very good experience! Only one short spot was class 3, so it was more on the mild side. Would definitely go rafting again when we come back through Durango!

Ahhh Durango Area Tourism office how I love you!…read more Let me keep it real for a second. Typically the only reason I come here is to use the bathroom! You don't have to buy anything or talk to anyone! And the bathroom is always clean and there for the times you need it hahaha BUT! They are also extremely helpful and knowledgeable about things to do in the area! They literally have pamphlets for days. Even the stalls in the bathrooms have info on what to do here! I once came with a friend and asked about what day hikes we could do that weren't too far from town and the woman printed me out a list of all of the hikes with descriptions, the distance from town, and how long it would take to complete. I still have that paper in my car and still reference it. So overall great job Durango Area Tourism office!

Love the array of brochures and recommendations and the comfy seating to make a plan. Conveniently…read morelocated on the Main St.

If you're in Cortez, definitely go and visit and taste their chocolates with a fun magic history…read moreshow. Thank you so much for accommodating & making this happen for me at such short notice. To experience this intimate fun magic and delicious chocolate & truffle generous tasting. Bryan and Joanne are so creative & talented with all they have personally done inside, with the memorabilia they have collected and incorporated into their act. It's great for all ages. Make reservations, you won't regret it. No pictures of the magic show, that would be telling

Dotty Wampus is definitely worth the visit! I am visiting from Minnesota and my cousin took me as a…read moretreat. It was a GREAT way to spend the afternoon. When I come back to Colorado I will make another visit. The attentiveness of the hosts Bryan and Joanne immediately made you feel welcome. They had water, sparkling water, the kettle was going for tea and the ambiance embraced you with warmth. Bryan's showmanship and personality brought life to the show. I appreciated Joanne's thoughtfulness. She made sure that those of us who needed a chair had one. Thank you!! And of course there are the MAGNIFICENT chocolates! They melt in your mouth and you can taste the flavors as they explode in their grandeur! It was magical.