Outdoor recreation

Local News

Durango Parks and Recreation opens youth fall sports registration

programs fill up faster than others

August 24, 2023

Local News

Southwest Paintball looks to become entertainment source for youth

garden store owner enters new market for passion project

August 19, 2023

Regional News

More voters than ever — regardless of political affiliation — are worried about land and water conservation in the West

they’re down with making Dolores River Canyon Country a national monument

August 17, 2023

Local News

$1M appropriation gives legs to Durango pickleball project, reduces SMART 160 Trail funding

Connection to Three Springs delayed because of ongoing negotiations with landowner

August 17, 2023

Local News

Durango youth lend helping hands to erosion project

sets of stone stairs created and 90 cubic feet of rock reshaped at popular climbing spot

August 15, 2023

Local News

Outdoor business owners speak about REI coming to Durango

Sporting goods stores brought in over $23 million in sales tax revenue in 2022

August 13, 2023

Local News

7-mile bike trail at Durango Mesa Park nearing completion

Mountain bike paths expected to open this fall

August 11, 2023

Local News

Colorado man who fell 200 feet rescued by Black Hawk helicopter

workers spent night keeping victim alive until he could be brought to safety

August 11, 2023

Regional News

Water-related deaths are on the rise in Colorado. But this rescue on the Arkansas River had a happy ending.

rescues are harrowing business, but less so when ranger Jeff Hammond is on the case

August 11, 2023

Local News

Durangoans can ‘Float to Work’ on Animas River

on Animas River encourages fewer car commuting and more river cleanliness

August 11, 2023

Local News

Photo: Tricks for Tuesday

Mike Hernandez, of Durango, makes a transfer jump on Tuesday in the Durango Skate Park. Hernandez has been riding BMX…

August 8, 2023

Local News

Photos: A fetching good time

Arvid shows his fetching skills as he collects not one but two sticks Friday from the Animas River as his…

July 28, 2023

Regional News

River deaths on the rise in Colorado

Above-average snowpack and strong spring rains have caused waterways to swell

July 28, 2023

Outdoors

Closed Colorado 14ers reopen with QR code waivers

Property owner warns ‘this is not a true solution’

July 27, 2023

Local News

Photo: Chillin’ Time

Charley Willoughby sits in the shade of a cottonwood tree as his wife, Darla Willoughby, fishes from a float tube…

July 20, 2023

Local News

Photos: Reading the green

Golfers play on dry patchy grass Tuesday at Hillcrest Golf Club. The course and other large water users cut their…

July 18, 2023

Local News

Durango Parks and Recreation director gives notice of resignation

Nycum accepts job as executive director with rec district in Eagle County

July 18, 2023

Local News

What to expect with near record-high temperatures in Durango

chief explains extreme heat safety; business owners talk shop

July 14, 2023

Local News

An ‘impossible decision’: Public search concludes for missing hiker

Volunteers met daily and combed over 12,000 acres in the La Plata Mountains

July 11, 2023

Gallery

Search for missing runner Ian O’Brien

A flyer for missing runner Ian OBrien on a rock Thursday northeast of Mancos in the La Plata Mountains. (Jerry…

July 11, 2023

Tri-Cities

Local skateboard legend seeks to skate with Tony Hawk

Herrera is currently fourth in semifinals

July 10, 2023

Regional News

What do ranchers, oil producers and bike groups have in common?

all want a say in new federal land management rules

July 7, 2023

Outdoors

It’s looking like a very good year for wildflowers in Colorado. Here’s why

on the lookout for Elephant’s Head, which it turns out isn’t just something you’ll find at the zoo

July 6, 2023

Outdoors

Colorado Fourteeners see record decline in visitors, new report shows

advocate wonders if this is a ‘canary in the coal mine’ moment for state’s recreation economy

July 3, 2023