Outdoor recreation

Congress passes bill to increase outdoor recreation opportunities

Hikers make their way along Elbert Creek Trail in 2015. Information released Tuesday by the Outdoor Industry Association shows Colorado…

December 21, 2024

Local News

Photo: No snow, no problem

Even with temperatures reaching 50 degrees this week, Chapman Hill Ski Area in Durango has been able to make snow…

December 19, 2024

Outdoors

National Park Service kills controversial plan to ban climbing bolts in wilderness areas

sought to allow local land managers to classify anchors as ‘permanent installations’

December 19, 2024

Local News

Bayfield residents desire new indoor swimming pool

Citizen Parks and Recreation Committee unveils survey findings

December 19, 2024

Local News

City of Durango, Mesa Park Foundation enter operations agreement

Connector trails, parking lots and infrastructure work slated for 2025

December 10, 2024

Local News

Durango alpinist Kurt Blair presumed dead on New Zealand peak

‘He was living his dream,’ sister said of the 56-year-old climber

December 3, 2024

Columnists

Fly fishing a new location

cca GSMNP is located on the border of Tennessee and North Carolina. It was established on June 15, 1934, and…

December 1, 2024

Sports

Thankful for the lessons learned from wild horses and cowboys

Jenny Johnston/Western Chroniclescca Before we know it, there will be a run on black Stetsons, mirrored sunglasses and toothpicks. It’s…

November 17, 2024

Local News

San Juan National Forest seasonal road closures take effect soon

Snow-covered roads will be locked to protect surfaces, wildlife

November 15, 2024

Outdoors

New rules for Canyons of the Ancients National Monument

activities now limited to designated travel routes

November 14, 2024

Local News

Photos: Spin me right round

continues on platter lift at Chapman Hill

November 12, 2024

Local News

Photos: Purgatory bonus days

Purgatory Resort opens its slopes with bonus days thanks to recent storms

November 9, 2024

Local News

First e-bike trail in San Juan National Forest opens

6.2-mile Cutthroat route runs parallel to Hermosa Park Road

November 8, 2024

Sports

Giving thanks for fly fishing

cca My research, using the ever-reliable internet, indicates that modern-day fly fishing was the invention of Charles Cotton, an English…

November 3, 2024

Local News

Change is in the air: Helicopter assists with ski tow, lighting upgrades at Chapman Hill

lifts promise to take skiers to the top, expand skiable acres

October 11, 2024

Sports

Trout of a thousand casts

experience of being alone in nature can make up for a lack of catches

October 6, 2024

Sports

Calling all cowboys

celebrate Durango’s Western heritage in October

September 29, 2024

Local News

Telluride ends discounted and free skiing for seniors

Purgatory and Sunlight are last two Colorado ski areas to offer free season passes to octogenarians

September 27, 2024

Local News

Photo: REI building going up

in Bodo Industrial Park on track for a spring opening

September 19, 2024

Sports

The Calico Siblings – A look into two motorbike-accessible trails

trails are a great way to end the summer hiking season

September 15, 2024

Local News

With no phone, wallet or car, he died in the Colorado wilderness, leaving $30,000 to the food bank

Scheppegrell, 79, spent 20 years living alone northeast of Durango. His body was found last month

September 9, 2024

Sports

Fall fly fishing: What fly should I use?

depends on what you want to catch

September 8, 2024

Sports

Betting on horses

up more space at the fairgrounds for the horses and rodeo

September 1, 2024

Local News

Photo: Those who cast stones, scare fish

and son enjoy afternoon fishing at Pastorius Reservoir

August 23, 2024