Durango to Silverton by rail

Alyas Maez, Adonis Maez, Zedaya Maez, and Belicia Maez sit aboard the scenic round-trip Durango to Silverton all day color ride on Saturday, Aug. 26. Tribal families departed from the Durango Deport to Silverton, riding along the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad exploring historic sites, shops, restaurants, overlooking the Animas River and viewing the mountains as well as the fall foliage.

Wahleah Frost enjoys the mountain views along the train ride from Durango to Silverton, tribal families take a step back in time as they journey 45 miles through the San Juan Mountains by rail.

Southern Ute tribal member Conrad Thompson and his daughter Lavinia Thompson overlook the Animas River aboard the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. Passengers move about the train cars to take in the sights during the round trip to Silverton.

Donovan Watts peers into the river and wildlife just below the train car during the scenic round trip Silverton train ride. This train ride was sponsored by Tribal Information Services offering 50 tickets for tribal members and their families.

Robert Michael Lucero rides the Elk Park train car on the return to Durango Depot, families spent their afternoon exploring the historic mining town of Silverton, Colo.

Tribal members travel along the Animas River, viewing the mountains and foliage within the Weminuche Wilderness in the San Juan National Forest.

Torrica Howe views the Animas River as she returns to Durango, Colo. aboard a Gondola Car during the scenic trip to Silverton.

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Fri Sep 8th, 2023 , by Divine Windy Boy |

Tribal members and their families board the Durango to Silverton all day color ride – sponsored by Tribal Information Services – Saturday, Aug. 26 departing from the Durango Depot to Silverton. Tribal Information Services provided 50 tickets to tribal families, giving them a chance to enjoy a scenic round trip to the historic mining town. Families rode three hours to Silverton with a two-hour layover to explore historic sights, curio shops, and numerous restaurants.