Down the Rabbit Hole on the River's Edge

To me, White Rabbit is a comfort space, almost like a portal that has doors to many worlds. Like falling down the rabbit hole but instead of falling, it's gently floating down! I have been visiting since I was in eighth grade but once I was able to drive around on my own, or whenever I'm lost, I always found myself wandering back to the little bookshop. The energy Mrs. Keena creates is friendly, welcoming and peaceful compared to the what is just outside her doors. My favorite memories are of bringing friends, acquaintances and family over to show them White Rabbit. Almost everyone I've brought over has found something for them in the shop. Every time I meet a reader, I've recommended White Rabbit to them and I've always heard wonderful feedback about their visits as well. Some friends and I take time off of our days to have a Friends Day and visit the White Rabbit as a gift to ourselves and we never leave without a smile on our faces. We're also very fond o...

Nestled along the Durango River Trail, just north of the Power Plant Museum, is one of the quirkiest, fun, and maybe magical mystical places still left in Durango, White Rabbit Books and Curiosities. I find it to indeed be a trip down the rabbit hole whenever I enter the shop which is filled floor to ceiling with used books of all genres from classic to New Age, popular reads to obscure finds, whatever one’s interest, you would be hard pressed to not find anything that would interest you. Over the years, whenever I have stopped by the White Rabbit, sometimes just to say hi to my friend and owner, Keena, or maybe to trade in some books I need to part with, or just to browse, I have never been able to leave without finding at least one book that was calling out my name. When I go to pay for my new literary treasure, my senses are always intrigued by the array of blown glass, crystals, jewelry, and other unique items of interest that surround the cash register. After getting my free i...

Have you ever moved to a new town and found yourself alone, not knowing anyone? That was me, back during the summer of 2018. New to both retirement and Durango, I decided to start walking around town with my camera. I found interesting storefronts and business signs to photograph. I was looking for something unique that I could photograph and give to the businesses as a means of saying hello. I wasn’t looking for money, but instead I was looking for a way to meet people and make friends. One day, I decided to take a walk along the beautiful Durango Hike and Bike Trail. This amazing trail leads you through a beautiful area of town, and a large portion of the trail is located alongside the Animas River. It was along the river portion of the trail that I found myself fascinated with the beauty of the river and the wonderful shops and businesses along the trail. The walk was very relaxing, and I really enjoyed seeing all the colorful rafts and kayaks floating the river. After walking ...