Category: Summer

Summer easily takes the crown in Telluride thanks to the hiking, waterfalls, festivals, and alpine scenery, but autumn gives it serious competition with its golden foliage and scenic drives.

A season-by-season guide to what to do in Telluride, covering rafting, waterfalls, alpine hikes, fall drives, winter adventures, spring events, and hot springs—timed so you experience each at its peak.

Here’s a complete, season-by-season guide to family-friendly things to do in Durango, covering outdoor adventures, hands-on attractions, easy wins for all ages, and low-stress outings that fit real travel days.

Whitewater runs, alpine coasters, paddleboarding escapes, summer festivals, and a lively downtown scene come together in Durango, Colorado, where long days revolve around rivers, mountains, and community energy.

High-alpine drives, roaring waterfalls, river days, iconic hikes, and a festival calendar that keeps Telluride buzzing: summer is when the mountains fully come alive.

Canyon hikes, mesa trails, and high-impact viewpoints make Grand Junction an easy win for first-time hikers and a rewarding side trip from Telluride.

Telluride Winter Activities That Don’t Involve Skiing. As we approach the winter season, ski lovers begin to express their delight at the dawn of another winter ski season. The frenzy of questions begins…how much will it snow? What skis should I buy? When should we visit ski? Should we try heli-skiing this year? Where is the best apres ski spot in town? So many questions, so much anticipation! But for...

Many travelers see a mountain destination as a winter retreat. Miles of snow covered, undisturbed mountainscape just waiting to be explored. And it’s true—Mountain towns like Telluride offer fabulous winter activities. From skiing and snowboarding to sledding, you can’t beat the thrill of riding something down the mountain. However, the fun doesn’t stop once the snow melts. In fact, the mountains come alive in the spring with picturesque seasonal blooms...

Summer is here! WOOHOO! As families from all corners start rolling into Telluride with their kids, we hear a lot of parents asking the same question, “what are the best ways to keep my kids entertained in Telluride this summer?”. Luckily, Telluride us just brimming with outdoor adventures to keep your kids out of the house (and away from those cheeky iPads) for most of the day. In fact, there...

10 Reasons Your Kids Will Love You If You Bring Them To Telluride This Summer. As parents, we essentially all want the same thing – and that is, for our kids to be happy. And with summer quickly approaching the pressure is on! Bringing your kids to Telluride during the summer will not only have you in the good books with your kids, but a trip to the mountains gives children...