Hiking

Local News

Animas High School graduate to seek solo record on Colorado Trail

Kristina Bodewes pursues women’s self-supported mark for west-to-east trek

June 20, 2022

Business

Dehydrated meals company opening retail space in Durango

to Summit takes imperfect produce and makes culinary delights for the backcountry

June 19, 2022

Local News

New Aqueduct Trail system opens May 1 near Mancos

miles of nonmotorized ready to ride, hike; 8 miles planned for construction this year

April 18, 2022

Arts and Entertainment

New book chronicles hiking Colorado Trail

‘Uphill Both Ways’ examines the ultimate family field trip

March 31, 2022

Local News

Risk of human-caused wildfires a growing concern in San Juan Mountains

Colorado’s climate becomes warmer and drier, fires can spark easier and burn larger

November 28, 2021

Local News

Durango Trails keeps residents rolling for more than 30 years

Volunteer organization creates 300 miles of trails within 30 minutes of downtown

October 28, 2021

Local News

Ice Lakes Trail near Silverton to reopen after last year’s wildfire

Juan National Forest crews cleared more than 5 miles of debris

September 14, 2021

Local News

As hikers flock to Colorado 14ers, trail-building crews work to rescue the alpine tundra

Colorado Fourteeners Initiative has worked on 35 of the state’s 58 mountains higher than 14,000 feet, fixing ‘social trails’ created…

August 9, 2021

Local News

Wildflower season offers scenic hikes

Wildflower season is in full bloom along the Horse Creek trail. (Jim Mimiaga/The Journal) Wildflowers are blooming in the San…

August 7, 2021

Sports

Colorado’s arch park: Rattlesnake Canyon

hike west of Grand Junction offers bountiful formations

June 19, 2021

Outdoors

A hometown spring hike north of Durango

Mitchell Lakes Trail, Pinkerton-Flagstaff Trail lead to wide-open views

May 8, 2021

Southwest Life

Arapaho, Roosevelt national forest to require reservations

locations will become day-use only

May 8, 2021

Outdoors

Landowners shut down access to three Colorado fourteeners

Bross, Democrat and Lincoln temporarily closed

April 30, 2021

Southwest Life

Impact of logging near Dolores raises concerns about recreation access

10 years of timber work to overlap popular trail and camping area in Boggy Draw area

April 4, 2021

Local News

Youth Corps to work on motorized trails

use and wildfires impacts recreation areas

April 4, 2021

Local News

Damaged Colorado Trail section expected to be clear of avalanche debris by fall

will help fund summer trail work

March 22, 2021

Outdoors

Repeatable delight: Upper Muley Twist Canyon in Capitol Reef National Park

Capitol Reef hike offers contrasting scenery

February 27, 2021

Southwest Life

Permit system on the way to control crowds on Ice Lakes Trail

visitation has led to significant impacts on the landscape, Forest Service says

December 3, 2020

Local News

Final approval of Rico trail plan pending

Proposal benefits wildlife, motorized and non-motorized users

November 29, 2020

Local News

Winter wildlife closures around Durango take effect Dec. 1

provide elk, deer undisturbed range to improve their chances for survival

November 27, 2020

Local News

How rescue workers saved 28 hikers in two hours near Silverton

A behind-the-scenes look at quick response during the Ice Fire

October 30, 2020

Local News

Missing hiker found dead in San Juan Mountains, west of Lake City

man reported overdue late Sunday

October 7, 2020

Local News

Fallen puppy, hiker rescued at Bridal Veil Falls near Telluride

rescues required for both victims

October 6, 2020

Southwest Life

With record use of Durango trails, maintenance needs pile up

seeks grant to address erosion, unauthorized paths and more

October 1, 2020