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Outdoor recreation

Final approval of Rico trail plan pending

Final approval of Rico trail plan pending

Proposal benefits wildlife, motorized and non-motorized users

November 29, 2020

Phil’s World trail expansion complete

Phil’s World trail expansion complete

open to mountain biking, hiking, horseback

November 29, 2020

Outdoor recreation a mighty economic force

Outdoor recreation a mighty economic force

Colorado, it accounts for 3.1% of total economy

November 29, 2020

Winter wildlife closures around Durango take effect Dec. 1

Winter wildlife closures around Durango take effect Dec. 1

provide elk, deer undisturbed range to improve their chances for survival

November 27, 2020

La Plata Canyon closed to passenger vehicles in winter

La Plata Canyon closed to passenger vehicles in winter

says people keep getting stuck in snow

November 25, 2020

Purgatory opens with a smooth start

Purgatory opens with a smooth start

weather, large lines for opening day

November 21, 2020

Lake Nighthorse recreation season sees record visitation

Lake Nighthorse recreation season sees record visitation

Saturday was last day for public visits

November 14, 2020

Hiker injured on Wilson Peak recovering

Hiker injured on Wilson Peak recovering

Parents credit his survival to local hikers and rescuers

November 1, 2020

With record use of Durango trails, maintenance needs pile up

With record use of Durango trails, maintenance needs pile up

seeks grant to address erosion, unauthorized paths and more

October 1, 2020

Injured man rescued from Wilson Peak near Telluride

Injured man rescued from Wilson Peak near Telluride

hiker alerted rescuers, man airlifted out

September 28, 2020

Mountain bike park, controversial dirt bike route approved in Silverton

Mountain bike park, controversial dirt bike route approved in Silverton

seeks to put small town on map as biking destination

September 22, 2020

Cortez man swims 9.5 miles of McPhee Reservoir

Cortez man swims 9.5 miles of McPhee Reservoir

‘I entered a trancelike state, and the endorphins kicked in’

August 26, 2020

Bakers Bridge, a rite of passage for many Durango youths, becomes restricted

Bakers Bridge, a rite of passage for many Durango youths, becomes restricted

Property owners list land for sale, clamp down on access amid vandalism

August 14, 2020

Gear lending library up and running in Cortez

Gear lending library up and running in Cortez

looks to parks-type recreation opportunities

What can Congress do to support outdoor industry?

What can Congress do to support outdoor industry?

Act would simplify permitting process for activities on federal lands

Short-haul operations a specialty of Mesa Verde Helitack

Short-haul operations a specialty of Mesa Verde Helitack

Technique rescues Black Canyon climber; available for fire personnel transport

Vandalism, trespassing at Bakers Bridge spark concern

Vandalism, trespassing at Bakers Bridge spark concern

Popular hangout 15 miles north of Durango targeted with graffiti

Colorado reopens outdoor recreation, scenic trains and worship

Colorado reopens outdoor recreation, scenic trains and worship

Self-certification required in La Plata County

Entering a state wildlife area, like Perins Peak? You’ll need a hunting or fishing license

Entering a state wildlife area, like Perins Peak? You’ll need a hunting or fishing license

Colorado Parks and Wildlife creates new rule to help fund wildlife conservation

78-year-old hiker rescued after falling 20 feet in backcountry

78-year-old hiker rescued after falling 20 feet in backcountry

stabilized, flown to Mercy Regional Medical Center

Colorado boat sales boom as people use rivers to escape coronavirus

Colorado boat sales boom as people use rivers to escape coronavirus

A chorus of watercraft retailers and manufacturers report record business

‘Silent protest’ raises ruckus over river rafting shutdown

‘Silent protest’ raises ruckus over river rafting shutdown

‘Time is of the essence,’ says owner. ‘The river’s dropping fast’

Durango plans e-bike trial at Twin Buttes

Durango plans e-bike trial at Twin Buttes

Pedal-assist bicycles allowed at end of June

Temporary public access reopens at Durango’s Oxbow Park

Temporary public access reopens at Durango’s Oxbow Park

access has been off limits for about a month for construction

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