Kayaking

Local News

Photos: Taking advantage of the early runoff

Jeff Seebach rows through the Durango Whitewater Park with Amber Best in front and Truett Seebach, 8, in the back…

March 27, 2026

Local News

Two men rescued while kayaking on Vallecito Reservoir

man sent to hospital in critical condition with hypothermia

March 16, 2026

Local News

Boater rescued from Lemon Reservoir after inflatable kayak sinks

Hypothermia and disorientation can occur quickly in cold water

October 2, 2025

Local News

Photos: Paddling witches

Babes get together for a Witches Flotilla at Lake Nighthorse

October 25, 2024

Sports

Durango native Zach “Bug” Lokken misses Olympics in canoe slalom

competed in 2020 Tokyo Olympics

July 9, 2024

Gallery

Photos: A day for boaters

River Days boaters compete on Saturday at Durango Whitewater Park

June 1, 2024

Local News

What you should know about this year’s Animas River Days

41st annual celebration features old and new traditions

May 29, 2024

Sports

Fort Lewis’ Katie Heck running toward end of incredible career

begins her senior year of track and field on Saturday

December 8, 2023

Sports

Durango hosts Valkyrie Multisport Relay

Athletes of all ages compete in the seven-stage event

September 21, 2023

Sports

10-year-old Rowan Gartner kayaks the Grand Canyon

Durango kid among youngest to accomplish feat

July 22, 2023

Local News

Man drowns in Vallecito Reservoir

of 21-year-old victim has not been recovered

June 12, 2023

Local News

Novice rafters, tubers advised to take precautions this season on rivers

experts advise people to use life vests and water shoes, and scout routes before committing

June 6, 2023

Local News

Photos: Wet times ahead

Mason Hargrove, from Phenix City, Ala., sponsored by Jackson Kayaks and NRS, plays in Smelter Rapid on Thursday at the…

June 1, 2023

Sports

Seven-sport relay race coming to Durango

Valkyrie Multisport Relay set for Sept. 16

April 8, 2023

Local News

Photos: Navigating whitewater on the Animas River

Justin Rounds and Hudson Rounds, 10, make their way through Smelter Rapid in Durango Whitewater Park on Friday. After recent…

June 25, 2022

Local News

Animas River Days makes a splash with Saturday races

sports enthusiasts drawn to Durango for weekend celebration

June 4, 2022

Local News

Photos: Playing at the Durango Whitewater Park

Nils Blegen of Durango pops up out of the Animas River while playing in Smelter Rapid on Tuesday at the…

May 4, 2022

Local News

Photos: Mastering the pivot turn on the Animas River

Nicole Pottala works on her pivot turn through a gate on Tuesday on the Animas River near 32nd Street. Pottala,…

November 3, 2021

Local News

Animas River Days returns, drawing an excited crowd

flows and freestyle nationals add to cheer at Durango Whitewater Park

June 5, 2021

Local News

Kayaker rescued Saturday in Cascade Canyon

suffered minor injuries in Animas River

June 21, 2020

Local News

Colorado boat sales boom as people use rivers to escape coronavirus

A chorus of watercraft retailers and manufacturers report record business

June 2, 2020

Outdoors

10-mile travel restriction for Colorado outdoor recreation during safer-at-home phase

communities fining outsiders; Polis urges patience

April 29, 2020

Sports

Beat the buzzer to nominate Durango Athletic Hall of Fame candidates

Deadline for inaugural nominations sent to selection committee is April 30

April 28, 2020

Sports

Time has come for Durango Athletic Hall of Fame

In 1971 when Tom Mayer made a candy bar bet to his brother Jim, a brakeman on the Denver &…

March 29, 2020