Outdoor recreation

Local News

Public land closures near Durango take effect

City, wildlife officials urge residents to respect closed areas, keep dogs on leashes

December 1, 2025

Local News

Durango couple completes latest adventure to document America’s public lands

Davis seeks human-powered adventure in the natural world

November 30, 2025

Local News

Photos: Purgatory Resort opens for skiing

Randy Reames, with Purgatory Resort, scans Justin West’s lift ticket during opening day on Friday. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)cca Owen Haines,…

November 29, 2025

Gallery

Photos: Durango Turkey Trot

Mandy Morford runs in an inflatable turkey costume with La Plata Family Medicine co-workers during the Durango Turkey Trot 5-mile…

November 27, 2025

Regional News

Colorado’s volunteer search and rescue teams to get funding boost

Colorado Backcountry Search and Rescue Program fee will now be $1.25, up from 25 cents

November 14, 2025

Gulliford's Travels

Public land patriots: SJMA Volunteers Help the Forest

San Juan Mountains Association volunteers pose near Silverton’s South Mineral Creek. Note the children learning to enjoy the outdoors. (Photo…

November 12, 2025

Local News

Durango surfers hope to emulate – or upstage – Salida’s waves

Town’s river feature became ‘lifeblood’ of community

November 5, 2025

Outdoors

Worms and grandchildren: The future of fly fishing

Introduce your grandchildren to fishing to have a future fly-fishing partner

November 2, 2025

Sports

Country and western

Cowboy Gathering was an example of how to celebrate the West

October 26, 2025

Local News

Photo: Walking in beauty

Warm temperatures, sunshine and fall colors make for pleasant walking conditions Tuesday along the Animas River in Durango. The National…

October 21, 2025

Local News

Photos: Raft gets hung up on a fast-moving Animas River

A boater tries to free his raft Tuesday afternoon after getting hung up on debris at the Main Avenue Bridge…

October 15, 2025

Sports

A great road trip

Consider traveling in Idaho, Montana and Wyoming for great fly fishing

October 5, 2025

Sports

From wild to mild, the West is here to stay

can respect progress and embrace Western heritage

September 28, 2025

Local News

Nearly 2 inches of rain recorded in Durango late last week

Valkyrie Relay athletes brave storm for Saturday race

September 16, 2025

Local News

Nonprofit raises $10,000 to study feasibility of river surf wave in Durango

board to weigh proposal for 2026 parks projects

September 11, 2025

Local News

Equestrian reports rise in trail conflicts in Southwest Colorado

of Durango official reminds recreators to be mindful of all users, especially horseback riders

September 10, 2025

Local News

Photo: A beautiful day to pedal

Kristi and Jeff Peltz go for a bike ride Tuesday between morning and afternoon showers on County Road 203 north…

September 9, 2025

Local News

Is this what life after 50 looks like?

Durango’s Seniors Outdoors! club offers connection, challenge on trails across Colorado

September 5, 2025

Local News

Durango man’s invention helped others in crisis – then he faced his own

Levitator is a specialized gurney for backcountry search and rescue extractions

August 31, 2025

Local News

Horse Gulch Trailhead will temporarily reopen for Labor Day weekend

Parking area will remain closed through the pause in work

August 29, 2025

Local News

Durango residents protest REI, urge shoppers to support local stores

manager says co-op isn’t a one-stop shop; supports collaboration

August 23, 2025

Sports

There is no “I” in Rodeo

takes a village for those we love to be successful in this sport

August 10, 2025

Local News

Durango nonprofit proposes new Animas River surf wave

Feature would make surfing more accessible to people of all skills

July 30, 2025

Local News

REI Durango is open for business

outdoor chain is now welcoming customers

July 25, 2025