The Idiot, still recovering from back surgery six weeks ago, didn’t have any trouble continuing rehab in Durango, Colorado. He was able to hike at least two hours a day on the fanciful Animas River Trail, the walkway that stretches seven miles through Durango along the 126-mile-long river.
Why fanciful?
The Idiot doesn’t see directional signs, rainbow trout, restaurants, a bookstore and trail side companions like these during his strolls on the Sacramento River Trail in California.
Wonderland, The Shire, Neverland, Hogwarts and Narnia are all found on the Animas River Trail.
Rainbow trout are bigger, more colorful and swim out of the water on the Animas River Trail.
Hungry on the trail?
The Idiot dropped into Serious Texas Bar-B-Q for pulled pork and brisket tacos two miles south of Durango.
Want to take a break with a book? White Rabbit Books is on the Animas River Trail.
Oh, deer!
The river trail, infrequently referred to as the ART, features its share of both natural and man-made attractions and allures.
The Idiot walked across a swinging suspension bridge to enter the river trail from his perch on Falcon Heights each day.
The Durango and Silverton Narrow Guage Railway parallels the trail north of Durango.
Meeting the steam train on the tracks from Durango to Silverton, CO.
A sculpture south of town honors workers at the bygone Durango Smelter.
The Idiot admired the view of nearby mountains from a bench in the sun.
Want to end the rehab walk with a swim or some serene fly fishing?
Access paths frequently lead from the trail to the river.
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