ACTIVITIES
Durango | Mancos | Pagosa Springs | Rico | Silverton

The Abbey Theatre is located just a block from the train station at 128 E. College Drive, below Randy’s Restaurant in Durango, CO. (970) 385-1711. The Abbey plays host to numerous events throughout the year including independent films, plays, and concerts. Films are listed in the Durango Herald movie listings. In addition to standard theatre fare, the Abbey offers locally micro-brewed beer and fine wine. Web site: www.abbeytheatre.com

Bugle Mountain Outfitters and Guide Service, License #1800 - Scenic, secluded, horseback rides in the San Juan National Forest. 1/2 day and all day rides by reservation. Hunts in the Fall for elk/mule deer. Located between Durango and Pagosa Springs. www.buglemtnoutfitters.com. (970) 884-2730. Open May 25th - Sept. 2nd.

Durango Farmers Market - 1st National Bank of Durango parking lot, off 8th Street & Main. Saturday's - 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., start-ing June 8th, 2002. Veggies, food booths, music - lots of fun for the whole family. For more information please call 247-4355, ask for Greg.

Durango Resort Marina - On Vallecito Lake. Take C.R. 240 to C.R. 501, North. (970) 884-2517, 1-(866) 280-5253. Full service marina; buoy service, boat rentals, public boat ramp, padded dock facilities, daily fishing boats; pontoons, fishing, canoes, and paddle boats. Open 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Durango Soaring Club, Inc. - 27 years of silent flight! 3 miles North of Durango on Highway 550, Val-Air Gliderport. (970)247-9037. FAA certified Pilots, sailplanes are towed aloft by a power plane to an altitude of 9,500 feet, then released. View the San Juan Mountains, 100 miles of scenery and the Animas River winding through the valley. Special kids flight/senior flight. Reservations recommended. 7 days/week 9-6. www.soardurango.com

Flexible Flyers Rafting - Back on the Animas River for our 21st season! One hour, two hour and full day raft trips. Inflatable kayaks also available. Free parking by the river. Best children’s rates. We meet at 9th Street and Roosa Ave., on the banks of the Animas, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily. Float with the Flyers! Reservations (970)-247-4628 outta town 800-346-7741. www.flexibleflyersrafting.com

4 Corners Riversports and Riversports Rafting - 360 S. Camino del Rio, Durango, just north of Big 5 Sporting Goods. 800-4CORNERS, (970)259-3893. www.riversports.com A complete complete Paddlesports Fun Center. Kayak/Canoe, beach, river and sunwear retail sales. Kid’s and Adult Kayak classes. Raft Trips daily at: 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. We are the Paddling Experts.

Mini-golf/go-carts - Durango Park - South of Durango on Hwy 550, (970)382-9009. Outdoor family fun center with patio-picnic area overlooking the Animas River and bike path. Arcade also available.

Mountain Bike Adventures - Located at Durango Mountain Resort (Purgatory), (970)385-2141. Providing instruction, beginner lessons, guided and unguided tours, transportation/shuttle vehicles, and package rates on Mountain bikes.

Outlaw/Rocky Mountain Jeep & Hummer Tours - 520 Main Avenue, Durango. The only jeep tour in America to receive a red star ranking from Triple A. Visit historical ghost towns and forgotten gold mines. Inquire about our popular train jeep combo for picturesque views and scenic overlooks. Call (970)259-1800 or toll free (877)259-1800. Open 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Outlaw/Rocky Mountain Whitewater - 520 Main Avenue, Durango. Adventurous and fun family rafting trips. Two hour, half day and full day trips on the Animas River. Brunch provided on all half or full day trips. Children rates, free shuttle and parking. Call (970)259-1800 or toll free (877)259-1800. Open 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Wilderness Trails Ranch - 1766 CR 302, (970)247-0722 or (800)527-2624. www.wildernesstrails.com. THE place to be! Top-notch horses, riding by skill level. Delectable meals, well appointed cabins, pool, hot tub, fish, water-ski, raft, tours to Mesa Verde. Camp-fires, hayrides, country dance, candlelight dinners. Children/Teen programs. 3 to 6 day stays. June, September children's discounts. Perfect for familes, couples, singles. Questions? Call. For 34 years, The Roberts Family.

MANCOS

Rimrock Outfitters - 12175 C.R. 44, Mancos, (970) 533-7588. Enjoy horseback rides from 1 hour to all day, from breakfast to hearty steak dinner rides - we aim to please. Overnight pack trips available. Wagon rides. Wedding carriage for rent. Call for all our summer activities. Open seven days a week. Closed Sunday mornings.

PAGOSA SPRINGS

Astraddle A Saddle, Inc. - (970)731-5076. Located 4 miles west of "Fairfield Pagosa" on Hwy 160. Scenic horseback trail rides in the beautiful San Juan Mountains. On Tuesday and Wednesday, wagon rides to an "all you can eat" barbecue brisket, chicken and sausage dinners. Campfire singing ends a perfect day. Reservations required. Gary Bramwell, Colorado Outfitter license #117. P.O. Box 1216, Pagosa Springs, 81147.

Rocky Mountain Wildlife Park - Western and wildlife art gallery with native wildlife center featuring mule deer, elk, mountain lions, bears and more. Alive and available for viewing in natural habitat. Located 5 miles south of Pagosa Springs, Colorado on Highway 84. Horseback riding. (970)264-5546. Open year round. Summer hours: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

RICO

RICO THEATRE & CAFÉ - Named best live entertainment venue in the Four Corners by Denver’s 5280 magazine. Since 1996, the restored theatre has been hosting band legends such as The Dixie Chicks, Galactic, and Burning Spear. Café and bar open daily. Take scenic highway 145 to historic Rico, CO. Check www.ricotheatrecafe.com Or (970) 967-2233 for our great menu and 2003 band schedule.

SILVERTON

Old Hundred Gold Mine Tour - 721 CR 4-A, (970)387-5444 or (800)872-3009. Ride the mine train underground and see how gold mining was really done. See mining demonstrations with authentic equipment. Free Gold Panning included. No reservation needed. Hourly 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., seven days a week from May 10th to mid-October.

Red Mountain Motel & RV Park - 664 Green St. Call (888) 970-5512 or 387-5512. Jeep rentals explore old ghost towns and the Alpine Loop, "new jeeps" lots of fun. Come and enjoy! Open: 7 a.m. daily until 10:00 p.m.