This Colorado Train Is One of the Most Scenic Journeys in the American West—and It Passes Waterfalls, Rivers, and Small Towns

This Colorado Train Is One of the Most Scenic Journeys in the American West—and It Passes Waterfalls, Rivers, and Small Towns

It's also a National Historic Landmark.Aerial view of the historic Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge steam railroad.Credit: Nik Wheeler/Corbis via Getty ImagesThere are many reasons to visit Durango. Some travelers make their way to this part of southwest Colorado for the outdoor adventures—the whitewater rafting, the skiing, the hiking and stargazing in nearby Mesa Verde National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and International Dark Sky Pa…