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Alpine Slide Durango: Plan the Perfect Purgatory Summer Day
The alpine slide at Purgatory Resort is the best thing you will do in Durango this summer. Here is how to time it right and build a full day around it.
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Durango and Purgatory Resort are genuinely great for families — snow days, river play, parks, train rides, and activities that keep kids of all ages busy. Here's how to plan the perfect family mountain trip.
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Purgatory Summer Activities 2026: What's Worth It
Purgatory Resort's summer 2026 activities run June 20 through October 4. Single tickets cost $20 each; the 5 Activity Pack at $49/adult or $39/child is the best value. Here's what each activity delivers and which pass makes sense for your trip.
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Halloween in Durango: Trick-or-Treating & Family Events
Halloween in Durango means downtown trick-or-treating, costume creativity, and Victorian-era spookiness at 6,500 feet. Here's how to do Halloween 2025 in the mountains.
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Perfect Fall Family Weekend in Durango
A fall weekend in Durango with kids is magical , golden aspens, hot springs, cozy dinners, and easy hikes.
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Family Bike Trails in Durango, Colorado: 8 Easy Picks
Durango has great paved bike trails for families , flat riverside paths, parks, and easy rides that work for kids and casual cyclists.
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Rainy Day in Durango: What to Do When It Storms
Summer thunderstorms are a daily ritual in Durango from July through August. Here's how to work with the weather pattern instead of fighting it.
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Horseback Riding Near Durango: Trail Guide
Horseback riding through the San Juan Mountains near Durango is a classic Western experience worth doing at least once.
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Alpine Slide at Purgatory: Everything You Need to Know
The alpine slide at Purgatory is a summer highlight , fast, fun, and suitable for all ages.
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Best Parks & Playgrounds in Durango for Kids
Durango has great parks and playgrounds for kids , here are the best ones for families visiting Southwest Colorado.
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Skiing with Kids at Purgatory: Complete Guide
Purgatory is one of the best family ski resorts in Colorado , here is how to plan a trip with kids.
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Halloween in Durango: Trick-or-Treating and Trunk-or-Treat
Halloween in Durango is family-friendly and festive , here's what to do with kids in this mountain town.
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Durango with Toddlers: Real Parent Guide
Bringing toddlers to Durango? It is easier than you think , here are the best activities for little ones.
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Purgatory Flats Trail: Easiest Epic Hike
Purgatory Flats Trail is an easy creekside hike right across from the resort , perfect for families and summer exploration.
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