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enjoy trains, you will be quite a bit. Trees and green- and gloves came out of the many Native Americans
delighted by the constant ery became plentiful and backpack within the first that display their merchan-
presence of freight trains increased dramatically as thirty minutes of the train dise on the plaza.
that slowly travel to their we climbed in elevation all ride. Once we arrived in The next portion of
destinations on the railroad the way to Durango. Silverton, about 9,300 feet our trip brought us for one
located directly behind Durango is a charming in elevation, warm clothes night into Flagstaff, AZ
the property. The hotel’s town nestled in the San came in even more handy. and from there to our last
overwhelming presence of Juan Mountains and graced Silverton is a picturesque destination—The Boulders
history and lingering spirits by the Animas River. Its former mining town sur- Resort & Spa in Care-
of the past make this place vibrant downtown will rounded by natural wilder- free, Arizona. This well-
a living, breathing gem. welcome you with a wide ness, making it a fun place ness-based resort is taste-
After spending the variety of restaurants, shops to visit, enjoy lunch, and fully situated in the natural
night in Winslow, it was and a historic train station stroll through the historic settings of the Sonoran
time to pack up and hit the from which we departed downtown before climbing Desert. Its famous Spa is a
road again! This time, our on a steam-powered train back on the train or a bus welcoming treat, especially
destination was Duran- for our all-day adventure to return to Durango for after a long journey in a car.
go, CO—nearly 300 miles to Silverton, CO. This 3.5 the evening. While there, you can relax
away. This was by far the hour train ride takes you After two nights in by the pool, take a yoga
longest stretch of our road through the heart of San Durango, it was time to class, indulge in a massage,
trip, or at least it seemed Juan Mountains—a perfect head back to Arizona. This meditate while walking
like it. Traveling through backdrop for one of the time, we selected a differ- the labyrinth, hang out
endless miles of barren des- most scenic train trips, ent route, which took us in a hammock or simply
ert and desolate roads on especially if seated in the directly to the Four Cor- reconnect with your senses.
Indian reservations without open gondolas. Traveling ners Monument. It is the This stunning, mostly adult
any changes in scenery or a this route in autumn is an only place in the US where property, is a photogra-
sighting of a single person added bonus, as the plenti- you can proudly claim that phers’ paradise. The resort
can make you feel anxious ful aspen trees unveil their you have been in Arizona, is inconspicuously nestled
and vulnerable. Having a deep gold foliage adding a Colorado, New Mexico, in the Sonoran wilder-
reliable vehicle, extra water stunning display of colors. and Utah all at the same ness, so quails, a variety of
and food is highly recom- If you travel in autumn, time (be prepared to pay birds, bunnies and other
mended. Once we crossed be sure to bring plenty of $10.00 for parking). While wild life are plentiful. I was
the border from New warm clothes. Since we here, we strolled around, fortunate to spot a javelina
Mexico into Colorado, the were seated in one of the took photos and purchased (type of peccary) from a
scenery started to change open cars, our hats, scarfs, souvenirs from one of the safe distance while loung-

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