Outdoor recreation

Colorado appeals court revives river access, right-to-wade debate

Roger Hill is suing a landowner over a right to wade in the Arkansas River, arguing that historic commerce on…

February 14, 2022

Photos: Progress on the Animas River Trail underpass

Peter Krichman, 2, along with mom Liz Feazell and sister Mabel Krichman, 6 months, watch construction Friday on the Animas…

February 5, 2022

Education

Needham Elementary parking lot redesign spells doom for school’s tennis courts

project addressing safety leaves athletes worried about lack of facilities

February 4, 2022

Local News

Silverton Skijoring will return in 2022

a year hiatus, the event is back with rule changes

January 27, 2022

Southwest Life

Mapmakers combine science and art to show us the world

data and creativity, cartographers create vital tools

January 27, 2022

Regional News

In Ouray, a world-famous festival draws thousands to climb chandeliers of ice

year’s event drew about 2,000 attendees

January 26, 2022

Regional News

Two snowshoers, dog killed in backcountry avalanche near Breckenridge

slide happened on Hoosier Pass, off Colorado Highway 9

January 10, 2022

Regional News

A new plan for Colorado’s Cuchara Mountain, but this time it’s not about skiing and condos

Florida entrepreneurs want to develop an adventure hub at long-dormant ski area

January 3, 2022

Regional News

Colorado Parks and Wildlife hosts New Year’s Day hiking program

Ridgway State Park to hold hikes and other activities

December 27, 2021

Southwest Life

Trail closures give wildlife a critical winter refuge

deer struggle the most with rising pressure from recreation

December 19, 2021

Local News

The Osprey Packs story: Its roots, success, sale and its future in Cortez

major changes planned at company headquarters

December 7, 2021

Local News

Lake Nighthorse sees 14% increase in visitors this year

a beach area and floating park creates more recreation opportunities

December 1, 2021

Local News

Cortez-based Osprey Packs agrees to sell to Helen of Troy

$414 million deal expected to be finalized by end of the year

November 30, 2021

Local News

Durango says pickleball is too loud for outdoor tennis courts

is looking for other spaces where residents can play

November 30, 2021

Local News

Coloradans typically reject tax increases, except when it comes to funding parks and trails

Conservation could become a bipartisan issue that unites urban and rural voters

November 29, 2021

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

Colorado Parks and Wildlife asks residents to put away yard hazards

deer can tangle themselves in hammocks and holiday decorations during rutting season

November 10, 2021

Regional News

Feds say COVID cost the outdoor recreation industry $156 billion in 2020. But did it really?

analysis shows a 19.5% decline, but that includes losses outside the industry

November 10, 2021

Regional News

When people die recreating, sometimes friends are the ones to find them

Civilian-led rescues have recovered fallen comrades in Colorado’s backcountry

October 5, 2021

Local News

Driver rolls SUV off narrow, one-way mountain pass near Telluride

suffered serious injuries in crash Sunday morning

September 27, 2021

Southwest Life

Hermosa Creek trails repaired after fire, erosion damage

Service works on 5.5 miles of paths in heavily used area

September 16, 2021

Local News

Sheriff warns public about camper near popular trail in Telluride

‘Be aware of surroundings,’ says San Miguel Sheriff Bill Masters

September 2, 2021

Local News

Lake Nighthorse shortens hours for lack of seasonal staff

Popular recreational area will close at 6 p.m. beginning Monday

August 21, 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