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There is so much to do
on your Durango, Colorado
vacation, that the only problem
you will have is finding the
time fit it all in!
Mesa Verde National
Park
Just
30 minutes from the
Inn, Mesa Verde National Park is
considered the top Historic Site
in the United States. Take a
picnic lunch-you can have one
made at the Absolute Bakery in
Mancos (970) 533-1200, and plan
on spending the day. Mesa Verde
National Park.
www.nps.gov/meve/home.htm
The Durango and
Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
This scenic trip is a
must for visitors to the
Southwest. The little train has
been in operation for over 100
years and winds through the San
Juan National Forest. We suggest
taking the train one way and the
bus (provided by the train and
covered by roundtrip ticket) one
way. This cuts about two hours
off the trip, and the views from
the bus are spectacular. Ask for
the canyon side of the train and
take the bus up and the train
back. Toll-free 888-872-4607.
www.DurangoTrain.com
Rafting
There's a
rafting adventure for
everyone in Durango. We
recommend Mild to Wild
Rafting. Just as the
name suggests, you can choose a
lazy drift down the river, or
something more daring for the
not so faint of heart.
www.mildtowild.com
Jeep Tours
Let some one else do the
driving as you see the High
Country from the top. Tours can
be arranged by calling
OutlawTours www.outlawtours.com
(970)259-1800
Hiking
There are places to hike
near the Inn itself, including a
three mile stretch of the
Perins Peak State
Wildlife Area,
and the Inn is just minutes from
mountain hiking in the Lightner
Creek Valley and along the
Colorado Trail.
Bird Watching
Welcome to Lightner
Creek Inn, a Colorado B&B, Bed.
We are located in the middle of
Lightner Creek Valley near
Durango Colorado. Our Inn stay
is the perfect place to relax
and enjoy nature in all its
glory. We are surrounded by
indigenous trees and beautiful
mountains. Many feeders have
been placed in the garden to
provide close-up views of the
numerous bird species that
frequent the yard. 30 bird
species has been seen in or from
our yard. This number includes
birds of prey that do their
nesting in the mountain pekas,
wild turkeys and various types
of birds that make their arrival
around mid-May, staying through
September each year.
Biking
Both Mountain and road
bikes (bicycles) are available
for rent in Durango through
2nd Avenue Sports,
and there are many places to
bike in the Durango area, both
road and mountain. The Inn is
just minutes away from one of
Durango's favorite
mountain biking trails,
Junction Creek/Dry Fork
Loop. If
you are into
road cycling,
we are a mile away from one of
the most challanging ride in
durango,
Wildcat Canyon Loop
- an advanced ride with a 10
mile climb and it's about 35
miles long. Our guests also
enjoy biking on country roads
near the Inn and through the
Lightner Creek Valley. If you
have any question, please call
us, we love our bikes!
Golf
There are two public
courses in the Durango area.
http://www.daltonranch.com/
http://www.golfhillcrest.com/
Trimble Hot
Springs
Continuously heated and
refreshed by a large natural
spring, Trimble Hot Springs, 7
miles north of Durango provides
a beautiful natural setting for
swimming, soaking, and relaxing.
There are also beautiful grounds
to enjoy a picnic lunch or
dinner. Call ahead to book a
massage. Hours 8:00 am - 11:00
pm in the summer.
(970)247-0111
http://www.trimblehotsprings.com/
Shopping
Durango has many locally owned
stores and factory outlets
offering the finest in Western
wear, cowboy hats, d�cor, and
designer wear. Ask our staff for
particulars.
http://www.durangodowntown.com/shops
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