Hiking

Forest Service debunks myths of lightning

Lightning hits hillsides west of Durango in 2015. Summer thunderstorms can be dangerous for those caught outdoors without shelter from…

June 29, 2016

Outdoors

Colorado Trail Days celebrates hikers of all abilities

Days event honors 486-mile Colorado Trail

June 23, 2016

Outdoors

Thundering waters of Cascade Creek’s falls

is the time to explore fascinating features

June 16, 2016

Outdoors

Carbon Mountain: Neighborhood prominence

visited trail full of history

May 19, 2016

Local News

Forest releases Rico-West Dolores EIS

Comments sought on road, trails options

May 9, 2016

Outdoors

Missionary Ridge traverse: Durango’s training ground

Missionary Ridge a calf burner

April 28, 2016

Outdoors

New Mexico’s Bisti Badlands a necropolis of hoodoos and ziggurats

a make-your-own adventure

April 14, 2016

Outdoors

Wildlife trail closures lift on Friday

in Twin Buttes development will be closing for construction

April 14, 2016

Outdoors

Sonoran Spring: Tucson’s Mount Kimball Loop hike

Tucson’s Mount Kimball Loop

March 17, 2016

Southwest Life

Controversial village in Grand Canyon denied

“The Hopi Tribe, other tribes, the park and other groups are opposed to any development in the area …” “We…

March 16, 2016

Local News

Paths to Mesa Verde makes Colorado governor’s priority list

Proposed path would connect Cortez, Mesa Verde and Mancos

January 23, 2016

Outdoors

Stone library: Grand Canyon’s Kanab Creek Watershed

Journey through the Grand Canyon’s Kanab Creek Watershed

January 21, 2016

Local News

Durango woman gives up foot to resume active lifestyle

Choosing amputation was tough but proved to be right choice

December 27, 2015

Outdoors

Hiking the Animas Forks Catwalk

This classic, off-trail loop incorporates the best of Colorado in just five miles without the usual massive elevation gain. Climb…

July 23, 2015

Outdoors

Stem and loop

Island Lake, Ice Lake

July 16, 2015

Outdoors

All roads lead to Jura

While our loop begins on the Coal Creek Trail and returns on the Pass Creek Trail, the hike works equally…

July 2, 2015

Outdoors

Centennial & Sharkstooth

13ers offer moderate or daring climbs

June 18, 2015

Outdoors

A La Plata standalone

Diorite Peak is steep, but good for early season

June 4, 2015

Outdoors

14ers Initiative chief to visit Durango

talk about local projects on May 20

May 7, 2015

Outdoors

They’re hiking 100 miles to honor Rocky Mountain park

A Loveland woman and her father have vowed to hike 100 miles in Rocky Mountain National Park this coming summer…

December 25, 2014

Outdoors

Double duty at Arches

could do it in one day, but why not two?

December 11, 2014