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Tamarisk Restaurant - outside Green River

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Tamarisk Restaurant - outside Green River

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https://tamariskrestaurant.com/

The Tamarisk Restaurant has been up and running since 1979 and shows no sign of slowing down. Over the years it has become a Green River classic and has cemented itself as the go-to place  for tourists and travelers on their way to one of the many national and state parks within an hours drive. The Tamarisk is located right on the banks of the mighty Green River which makes for some truly great scenery at sunset.

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St. Elmo Ghost Town - just outside of Buena Vista on the Drive home

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St. Elmo Ghost Town - just outside of Buena Vista on the Drive home

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Best preserved Ghost Town in the West!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Elmo,_Colorado

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It is said that St. Elmo's population rode the last train out of town and never came back.

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Three majestic natural bridges invite you to ponder the power of water in a landscape usually defined by its absence. View them from an overlook, or hit the trails and experience their grandeur from below. Declared a National Monument in 1908, the bridges are named "Kachina," "Owachomo" and "Sipapu" in honor of the ancestral Puebloans who once made this place their home. Read More

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Natural Bridges National Monument (U.S. National Park Service)

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Three majestic natural bridges invite you to ponder the power of water in a landscape usually defined by its absence. View them from an overlook, or hit the trails and experience their grandeur from below. Declared a National Monument in 1908, the bridges are named "Kachina," "Owachomo" and "Sipapu" in honor of the ancestral Puebloans who once made this place their home.

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This tour is an abbreviated version of the Cathedral Valley trip. We tour you straight to the viewing point for the Temple of the Sun and Moon and then bring you back out. A good option for people who would like to see those marquee attractions while only committing 3-4 hours to the tour.

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Temple of the Sun - Backcountry Safaris Jackson Hole

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Contact us at (307) 413-9300 or book online.

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Go West! Colorado Spring Break - Google My Maps

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This depicts a family trip from March 19-26

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The Gifford farm lies in the heart of the Fruita valley, a desert oasis described by Wallace Stegner as "...a sudden, intensely green little valley among the cliffs of the Waterpocket Fold, opulent with cherries, peaches, and apples in season, inhabited by a few families who were about equally good Mormons and good frontiersmen and good farmers."¹ The 200 acre Fruita Rural Historical District is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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The Gifford House is open from March 14 to the end of October every year.
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The Gifford farm lies in the heart of the Fruita valley, a desert oasis described by Wallace Stegner as "...a sudden, intensely green little valley among the cliffs of the Waterpocket Fold, opulent with cherries, peaches, and apples in season, inhabited by a few families who were about equally good Mormons and good frontiersmen and good farmers."¹ The 200 acre Fruita Rural Historical District is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The Capitol Reef Natural History Association, in cooperation with the National Park Service, has renovated and refurnished the Gifford farmhouse as a cultural demonstration site to interpret the early Mormon settlement of the Fruita valley. The house depicts the typical spartan nature of rural Utah farm homes of the early 1900s. In addition to the farmhouse, the Gifford homestead includes a barn, smokehouse, garden, pasture, and rock walls.

The Pendleton Barn is part of the Gifford Homestead now, but was originally built by Calvin Pendleton.
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Residents and Improvements

The original home was built in 1908 by polygamist Calvin Pendleton. He and his family occupied it for eight years. The original house had a combined front room/kitchen and two small bedrooms. An outside ladder accessed two upstairs bedrooms. Pendleton also constructed the barn and smokehouse, as well as the rock walls near the house and on the mesa slopes above it.

The second residents of the home were the Jorgen Jorgensen family who resided here from 1916 to 1928. Jorgensen's daughter, Nell, married Dewey Gifford in 1923, and Jorgensen sold the homestead to his son-in-law in 1928. The Gifford family occupied the home for 41 years (1928-1969). Gifford added a kitchen in 1946 and the bathroom, utility room, and carport in 1954. That same year, the Giffords also built a small motel for people visiting Capitol Reef.

Life On the Farm

The Giffords raised dairy cows, hogs, and sheep, as well as chickens and ducks. They also ran cattle in the South Desert. They used the smokehouse to preserve meat for their own use and for sale. Dewey Gifford also worked for the State Road Department and later for the National Park Service, to supplement his farm income.

The family ate whatever they raised. The garden produced a variety of vegetables including potatoes, beans, peas, squash, lettuce, radishes, corn, and watermelons. The family also had orchards and grew sorghum. They preserved fruit and vegetables for later use by bottling or drying. Bottled foods were stored in the cellar below the front of the house. Dry goods, such as potatoes, were kept in the root cellar on the back side of the house.

Water was carried to the house from the Fremont River and was used untreated. A two-hole outhouse served the family until an indoor bathroom and plumbing was installed in later years. The house received electricity in 1948.

The Giffords frequently got together with other Fruita residents, especially the Chesnut and Mulford families, for suppers, singing, games, cards, baseball, reading, and quilting. The families were good friends and helpers to each other, an important relationship in a small isolated community like Fruita. Listen to Gifford reflect on his life in Fruita (below).

The Giffords were the last residents of Fruita. Dewey and Nell Gifford sold their home and land to the National Park Service in 1969 and moved away. With the Giffords' departure, the story of Fruita as a farming community came to a close. Today, the pioneer spirit of Fruita can be experienced by exploring the Fruita rural cultural landscape and by visiting the Gifford Homestead.

Dewey Gifford built and operated a small motel (to the right of the large wooden barn) for visitors to Capitol Reef National Monument. He and his wife Nell moved to Torrey in 1969. In 1971, by an act of Congress, Capitol Reef changed designations from a national monument to a national park.
NPS/ Ralph Webb

The Gifford House is operated by the Capitol Reef Natural History Association and offers many local and handmade items for sale, in addition to the well-known pies.
NPS/Chris Roundtree

The Gifford House Today

The former kitchen (a non-historic addition to the original house) has been converted into a Natural History Association sales outlet. Items for sale include reproduction utensils and household tools used by Mormon pioneers in their daily tasks. These unique handmade items are made by local artisans and craftsmen and include such things as quilts, aprons, woven rugs, soap, crockery, candles and toys. A wide selection of books, historic postcards, jams, jellies, and locally baked fruit pies and homemade ice cream, are available.

The Gifford Homestead is located 1 mile (1.6 km) south of the visitor center on the Scenic Drive. The Gifford House is open from March 14 (Pi Day) to October 31 (closing dates may vary). Operating hours may vary. A small parking lot is adjacent to the Gifford yard. Parking for oversized vehicles is available at the picnic area. Follow the signs and trail from the picnic area.
¹Wallace and Page Stegner, American Places, photographs by Eliot Porter, John Macrea, III, editor (New York: E.P. Dutton, 1981), 122.

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Gifford Homestead - Capitol Reef National Park (U.S. National Park Service)

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The Gifford farm lies in the heart of the Fruita valley, a desert oasis described by Wallace Stegner as "...a sudden, intensely green little valley among the cliffs of the Waterpocket Fold, opulent with cherries, peaches, and apples in season, inhabited by a few families who were about equally good Mormons and good frontiersmen and good farmers."¹ The 200 acre Fruita Rural Historical District is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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2234 Calais Drive B, Longmont Colorado 80504

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2234 Calais Drive B, Longmont Colorado 80504

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Welcome to 2234 Calais Drive B, Longmont Colorado 80504

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Welcome to 2234 Calais Drive B, Longmont Colorado 80504

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Hotel Colorado has been delighting guests with its legendary hospitality since 1893, and we can’t wait to welcome you. Our hotel is located right in downtown Glenwood Springs, mere steps from Glenwood Hot Springs.

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https://capitolreefresort.com/

From stunning sightseeing and gorgeous mountain views to a relaxing atmosphere – this 58 acre resort located in Torrey, UT is sure to offer just what you’re looking for.

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Llama Hikes & Camping Trips in Capitol Reef National Park

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Capitol Reef Resort offers several ways for visitors to explore Capitol Reef National Park, including several llama excursion packages. Explore options here

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Super cute downtown Torrey - sports their original log cabin school house

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THE WILD RABBIT CAFE, Torrey - Menu, Prices & Restaurant Reviews - Tripadvisor

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THE WILD RABBIT CAFE, Torrey - Menu, Prices & Restaurant Reviews - Tripadvisor

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The Wild Rabbit Cafe, Torrey: See 70 unbiased reviews of The Wild Rabbit Cafe, rated 4.5 of 5 on Tripadvisor and ranked #14 of 22 restaurants in Torrey.

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We can check this out on our drive to Goulding's. Located on the edge of a deep canyon above the sinuous river meander known as a gooseneck, this small park affords impressive views of one of the most striking examples of an entrenched river meander on the North American continent. The San Juan River twists and turns through the meander, flowing a distance of over six miles while advancing one and a half miles west on its way to Lake Powell. Gaze at the results of 300 million years of geological activity, where the San Juan River winds and carves its way through the desert 1,000 feet below.

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Feast on authentic southwestern and Navajo flavors in the Stagecoach Dining Room. Relax and rejuvenate in the indoor pool or on the sun deck. Commemorate your visit to the gift shop or pick up supplies at the on-site convenience store. Take a glimpse into the past at the Goulding’s Trading Post Museum or catch your favorite Western in the Earth Spirit Theater.

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Goulding’s Monument Valley: Your Gateway to Adventure

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Goulding’s Monument Valley Hotel, Resort & Tours has all the amenities and attractions for your American Southwestern adventure.

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No visit to Goulding’s Lodge is complete without experiencing Goulding’s Trading Post Museum. The museum opened in 1989 as both a showcase of artifacts and a glimpse into a bygone era. Goulding’s Lodge is not just a famous locale for Old West movies – it is also steeped in a rich history of trading, tourism, and culture. The museum is open upon request to all visitors and admission is $5.00 for ages 12 & up, $2.00 for ages 3-11, and 2 and under are free.

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Goulding's Museum - Goulding´s Monument Valley

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Step Back In Time Step BackIn Time Goulding's Museum & Trading Post Goulding's Trading Post Museum is comprised of several different areas. The first is the "Trading Post Bull Pen," which was the heart of the trading post back in its glory days. This small showroom was where the locals would bring their goods to...

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Nestled in the hillside above the lodge, the Stagecoach Restaurant offers panoramic views of the surrounding cliffs, mesas and teetering structures of Monument Valley. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, the menu features an extensive mix of authentic Southwestern and native Navajo cuisine, along with classic steaks and vegetarian options. A favorite dish is the Navajo Taco, made fresh with homemade frybread.

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Book a private or group tour - many to choose from.

The Beyond The Park Tour starts with a drive to Redlands viewpoint. Along the way, you will view many famous monuments such as The Eagle, Eagle Mesa, The Hen, The Sleeping Bear, King on His Throne, The Stagecoach, The Chief, and more. Enjoy the local scene and backcountry drive through Rock Door Canyon and Horseshoe Canyon as you make your way to the Tear Drop Arch, the Western Monument Valley Overlook, and enjoy a short hike to an ancient ruin. You will also be introduced to an authentic Navajo Hogan and an informational/cultural demonstration from your guide; a member of the local Navajo Tribe.

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Monument Valley Tours - Goulding´s Monument Valley

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Experience the sights, culture, and history of Monument Valley by travelling along backroads and trails through one of Goulding’s exclusive guided tours.

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Stop by the only place in the US where you can be in 4 states at the same time!

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The unique landmark is managed by the Navajo Nation and is open for visits from the public.

$5.00/person (children 6 & under are free)

Friday of Memorial Weekend- August 15th: 8:00am-7:45pm
August 16th- September 30th: 8:00am- 6:45pm
October 1st- March 31st: 8:00am- 4:45pm
April 1st- 30th: 8:00am- 5:45 pm
May 1st- Thursday of Memorial Weekend: 8:00am- 6:45pm

Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, & New Year's Day

Four Corners Park: 928-871-6647
The area is very remote. The tiny community of Teec Nos Pos, AZ, is six miles away and it has a gas station. The nearest communities offering a variety of lodging, restaurants and other services are shown below:

Shiprock, NM - 33 miles
Cortez, CO - 40 miles
Bluff, UT - 65 miles
Kayenta, AZ - 77 miles
Monument Valley - 100 miles

The original marker, erected in 1912, was a simple cement pad placed after government surveys showed the location of the terminus of the four state boundaries. The monument was refurbished in 1992 with a bronze disk embedded in granite. Each of the state boundaries radiate from the disk and each state's seal rests within that state's boundary.

The Four Corners Monument is located off US Highway 160. The area surrounding the monument is Native American land, which includes part of New Mexico, Utah, and Arizona and covers some 25,000 square miles. Both the Navajo, or Dine, and Ute people live in the Four Corners area. Artisans and craftsmen from both Indian nations are represented at the monument.

Many people who travel to Four Corners want to learn more about Native Americans, their cultures and ways of life. There is some opportunity to do that, by touring the visitor center and visiting with craftsmen at their booths. If you want a more extensive experience, we recommend you travel on to Monument Valley. Spend an hour or two at the Monument Valley Visitor Center and then let a Navajo guide take you on a tour of the valley. Native American guides can also take you on horseback trail rides, hikes, and Jeep excursions to other interesting areas.

This area has been home to native peoples for hundreds of years. Archaeologists have recorded numerous ancient Puebloan sites dating prior to AD 1300 throughout the Four Corners area.

How to Get Here

The only way to get here is by automobile or tour bus.

The closest major airports are located in Salt Lake City, Las Vegas, Phoenix and Denver. Four Corners is a long drive from the airports and so a trip just to see the monument is not practical. However. Many people rent automobiles and visit Four Corners as part of a tour that includes Monument Valley and the nearby national parks.

Where to Stay

Excellent lodging options are available not far away in Monument Valley and Bluff UT.

Nearby Attractions

The scenery immediately surrounding the Four Corners Monument is somewhat bleak, but nearby you will find incredible sites that typify our Southwest desert country. They include:

Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park
Mesa Verde National Park
Arches National Park
Canyonlands National Park
Lake Powell
Goosenecks Utah State Park
Dead Horse Point Utah State Park

Ancient Rock Art & Ruins

Fascinating ancient cultural sites are found in this region. Most include rock art and artifacts attributed to the Ancestral Puebloans (Anasazi). Major sites open to the public include:

Mesa Verde National Park
Hovenweep National Monument
Canyon de Chelly National Monument
Edge of the Cedars Utah State Park

The Grand Gulch area offers a tremendous number of backcountry sites in a wilderness-like setting.

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The unique landmark is managed by the Navajo Nation and is open for visits from the public. $5.00/person (children 6 & under are free) Friday of Memorial Weekend- August 15th: 8:00am-7:45pm August 16th- September 30th: 8:00am- 6:45pm October 1st- March 31st: 8:00am- 4:45pm April 1st- 30th: 8:00am- 5:45 pm May 1st- Thursday of Memorial Weekend: 8:00am- 6:45pm Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, & New Year's Day Four Corners Park: 928-871-6647 The area is very remote.

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This unforgettable roundtrip excursion departs from Durango and journeys to Cascade Canyon offering magnificent views of the Animas River and the snowclad peaks of the Rocky Mountains of southwest Colorado. Spanning 26 miles each way, this 5.25 hour round trip experience is offered on select dates from November 20 through May 6. We recommend reserving your trip in advance online so that you have the best chance of securing your preferred seating.

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Official Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Train

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Embark on an Incredible Journey through the San Juan Mountains!

BOOKING NOW! Cascade Canyon Winter Excursions run through May 6, 2022.

This unforgettable roundtrip excursion departs from Durango and journeys to Cascade Canyon offering magnificent views of the Animas River and the snowclad peaks of the Rocky Mountains of southwest Colorado. Spanning 26 miles each way, this 5.25 hour round trip experience is offered on select dates from November 20 through May 6. We recommend reserving your trip in advance online so that you have the best chance of securing your preferred seating.

More About This Excursion

Departing from the Durango Depot, this trip takes you up into the Rocky Mountains with incredible views of the San Juan National Forest as you travel alongside the beautiful Animas River while relaxing in heated coaches. Cascade Canyon is a destination like no other and is the perfect setting for a fire-side lunch, photo opportunities or a walk along the Animas River during your 60-minute layover. All trains have a concession car with a variety of snacks and drinks available for purchase. Click here to see the concession menu.

Boxed Lunches are available for pre-order. You can place your order during the booking process when you are reserving your trip. You may also call reservations at 1-888-872-4607 to order your selection. Click here to see selections.

Departure Dates:
January 1, 2, 8,9, 14, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30,
February 5,6, 11,12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27
March 4, 5,6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31
April 1, 2, 3, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30
May 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
STEAM EXCURSION DATES LISTED IN BLACK
DIESEL EXCURSION DATES LISTED IN BOLD RED ITALICS. Diesel excursion dates are 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/21, 2/27, 3/6, 3/7, 3/8, 3/9.

Departure/Arrival Times
Durango Departure: 9:15am
Cascade Canyon Arrival: 11:20am
Cascade Canyon Departure: 12:20pm
Durango Arrival: 2:30pm

Winter Fares 2021/2022
First Class
Prospector (Adult) $144* (Child) $106* Dates Available 1/8-4/3 & 4/24-5/6
Red Mountain (Adult) $144* (Child) $106* Dates Available 3/4-5/6
Cinco Animas (Age 21+) $169* Available 1/8-1/30
Knight Sky (All Ages) $151* Available 11/20/21-4/23/22
Yankee Girl (Age 21+) $144.* Available 1/8-2/27 & 4/9-5/6
Alamosa (Age 21+) $169.* Available 2/5-5/6

Worry-Free and Flexible Booking

Purchase with Confidence

The D&S will waive all change or cancellation fees related to COVID.

If you have made an error in your reservation or wish to change or cancel, please call us directly at (970) 247-2733 or (888) 872-4607. Cancellations and changes to existing reservations CANNOT be processed using the online system

Customers who wish to rebook their train tickets are advised to send an email to [email protected] with the following information: date, time, class of service preferred. We will respond with confirmation of the change when processed.

Customers may also call to rebook Monday-Friday 8a-4:30p by phone 1-877-872-4607

You can read more about our full COVID-19 Response and commitment to your safety here.

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Cascade Canyon Winter Train - Official Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad Train

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Embark on an Incredible Journey through the San Juan Mountains! BOOKING NOW! Cascade Canyon Winter Excursions run through May 6, 2022. This unforgettable roundtrip excursion departs from Durango and journeys to Cascade Canyon offering magnificent views of the Animas River and the snowclad peaks of the Rocky Mountains of southwest Colorado.

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https://strater.com/

Built in 1887, the historic Strater Hotel (Historic Hotel of America Founding Member) is one of the West’s iconic hotels and a prominent downtown Durango, Colorado landmark located two blocks north of the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, one hour from Mesa Verde National Park, several hours from the Four Corners Monument, and deep in the heart of the rugged San Juan Mountains and the San Juan Scenic Skyway. The Strater Hotel is adorned with beautiful handcrafted woodwork, period wallpaper, and the largest collection of American Victorian walnut antiques which are used to decorate the hotel and guestrooms. Operated for 95 years by the Barker family, and now under the ownership of Ross Garrett and family, the Strater Hotel invites you to experience the best of the Old West and an iconic Durango, Colorado hotel.

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https://www.durango.com/downtown-durango/

Today Downtown Durango is a Nationally Registered Historic District, with something special in store for each visitor. The downtown area has been coined “the living room of the Durango community” by voices of the Durango Business Improvement District, who have a 20-year revitalization plan in store for historic downtown that began in 1997. Downtown Durango is a central part of the city’s allure, business, and history, and Durango leaders intend to continually nurture the beautiful historic district.

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Official Website of Denver International Airport

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Visit Capitol Reef Country | Take the Road Less Traveled

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Come visit us at Capitol Reef National Park in Utah! Find lodging, attractions, activities, & more in this unique area of southern Utah featuring landscapes like no other.