Outdoor recreation

Local News

Durango explores possible uses for Mason Center property on East Third Ave.

space, expanded recreation and family housing being considered

May 6, 2022

Local News

For cheap, healthful meals, try foraging

is an ideal time to learn about nature’s bounty

May 6, 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

Regional News

Colorado mountain resorts cut back summer offerings as labor crisis persists

Outdoor companies like Vail Resorts forced to adjust staff-dependent offerings like ziplining

May 2, 2022

Regional News

CORE Act inches closer to Senate floor vote

Colorado public lands bill expected to be voted out of committee on Tuesday

May 2, 2022

Local News

Public reviews pickleball court plans for city property at Fort Lewis College

consultant and city hold open house at Durango Community Recreation Center

April 27, 2022

Local News

Photos: Higher water flows on the Animas River draw boaters

John Crawford, left, carries his raft down to the Animas River with J.J. Morris on Thursday at the 32nd Street…

April 21, 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

Gallery

An afternoon of bull riding with Luke Mackey of Ignacio

reaches open short round; Nate Hoey wins

April 17, 2022

Local News

Ready for the pedestrian bridge at 32nd Street

A new pedestrian bridge is scheduled to be installed Tuesday just north of the Emerson-Parks Bridge (32nd Street) over the…

April 8, 2022

Local News

Photo: Cart path goes in at Hillcrest Golf Club

M. Leeder Construction employees, from left, Mike Daniels, Bubba Matava, Chris Martinez and Channing Leber on Tuesday lay down new…

April 6, 2022

Regional News

Can Colorado solidify itself as the ‘heart of the outdoor recreation economy’?

Q&A: Conor Hall discusses what to do about trade shows leaving Denver

April 4, 2022

Local News

Durango man recounts avalanche, harrowing rescue and road to recovery

Henk survived a crushing wall of snow on Parrot Peak in the La Plata Mountains

April 4, 2022

Local News

Forest Service prepares to welcome e-bikes

Following national guidance, San Juan National Forest can allow the bikes for first time

April 3, 2022

Local News

Photos: Lake Nighthorse launches 2022 season

Windsor Wilhelmsen and his dog, Banksey, paddle around Lake Nighthorse on Friday during opening day. The reservoir will be open…

April 1, 2022

Regional News

Colorado parks are full and getting fuller. How will the state decide who gets in, and who gets hurt?

Everyone agrees the state’s open spaces are growing alarmingly crowded on popular days

March 28, 2022

Local News

San Juan National Forest approves Purgatory’s Ice Creek project

45-acre expansion will add a new ski lift and beginner trails

March 22, 2022

Regional News

The new standards for testing outdoor gear are being created by Colorado university students

Engineering program prepares innovative entrepreneurs for a red-hot recreation industry

March 21, 2022

Local News

Photos: Chapman Hill’s ‘Chapfest’ celebrates final days of season

August Radding, 12, comes off the rail as Chadwick Dixon cheers him on during the “Chapfest” rail jam Friday at…

March 19, 2022

Outdoors

How Crested Butte’s first-ever extreme skiing contests birthed the freeskiing movement

Pioneering athletes transformed the resort industry with a push for wider skis and steeper terrain

March 17, 2022

Local News

How an endangered mouse put the brakes on Animas River Trail improvements in Durango

Project was paused to evaluate possible impact to habitat of New Mexico jumping mouse

March 11, 2022

Southwest Life

Hunting faces numerous challenges as Southwest Colorado grows

for licenses, population growth are just two questions amid booming popularity

March 3, 2022

Southwest Life

Fort Lewis College charts course for next generation of river stewards

programs tackle education, conservation through experiential learning

March 1, 2022

Local News

San Juan Mountains Association expands ambassador program to winter

Interpretive tours and winter education at Andrews Lake have been popular with plans to expand

February 18, 2022