Discovering the Slow Side of Durango

A Durango spring break promised sun and history, but a massive snowstorm taught one family the unexpected beauty of slowing down.

Durango, Colorado, is a historic town located near the San Juan Mountains. ErickPHOTOPRO/Shutterstock

My 6-month-old squirmed in my arms as I tried to load the diaper bag into the overhead compartment and direct my other three children to take their seats when the flight attendant leaned in with a smile.

“Have you heard?” she asked, as if sharing a secret. “We’re getting snow.”