Memorial Day weekend flows right into one of Durango’s best outdoor celebrations: Animas River Days, May 30–31 at Santa Rita Park and along the downtown Durango riverfront. Paddling demos, whitewater events, and the high-energy atmosphere of the Animas at peak spring runoff. Outdoorsy Bayfield is 20 miles east — your basecamp for the full weekend. Return from the river to quieter water on the retreat, an easy basecamp for an evening on calmer terms.
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Animas River Days
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Saturday, May 30, 2026
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All day — multi-venue, Santa Rita Park + downtown Durango riverfront
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Saturday, May 30, 2026
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All day — multi-venue, Santa Rita Park + downtown Durango riverfront
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