Recreational and sporting goods

Local News

Animas River expected to face low flows after sparse winter

Outfitters say plenty of families enjoy low water levels

March 28, 2026

Local News

Residents at packed meeting object to Animas Valley RV park ‒ again

third public showdown, developer tried to sway more than 200 residents

May 1, 2025

Local News

Photos: Let the games begin

Schneider Park pickleball courts officially open

July 11, 2024

Local News

Bayfield FLC graduate completes 22-day solo trip through Southwest Colorado

300-mile journey was about emphasizing value of human-powered exploration

June 15, 2024

Local News

Bayfield recreation officials to add two new basketball hoops to old middle school gym

leases out gymnasium to hold activities like youth sports camps

June 14, 2024

Local News

Visit Durango’s executive director resigns

Transition comes as organization falls under scrutiny by local governments

May 28, 2024

Stewards of the Land

Day in the life of SJMA volunteer trail ambassador

San Juan Mountain Association’s Ice Lake Trailhead Educational Basecamp (Courtesy of Marly Saunders) A group of eight people walked up…

May 12, 2024

Local News

First review finds Animas Valley RV park noncompliant with code

Developer has 120 days to address issues

April 8, 2024

Local News

Youth climbers ascend on Durango for first Gravity Lab competition

A personal journey buoyed by camaraderie and cheering

November 11, 2023

Local News

The enduring joy of fat tire bikes

have declined and access is limited, but riders are psyched to hit the trail

March 7, 2023

Local News

Is REI coming to Durango?

Community members speculate over the potential of having big-box outdoor retailer

January 23, 2023

Local News

Photo: New skates for Chapman Hill Ice Rink

Iggy Gilbert, with Chapman Hill Ice Rink, holds a pair of worn-out rental ice skates on Tuesday that will be…

November 15, 2022

Local News

Photos: Animas River trout population grows

Jim White, Colorado Parks and Wildlife aquatic biologist, releases a few of the 450 Gunnison River rainbow trout that were…

February 9, 2022

Local News

Durango says pickleball is too loud for outdoor tennis courts

is looking for other spaces where residents can play

November 30, 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

Local News

Silverton to consider use of off-highway vehicles in town

say they build tourism; others contend they cause damage

February 21, 2017

Local News

City might study recreation facility expansions

rink, fieldhouse and rec center needs would be examined

August 25, 2016

Local News

Bill would measure economics of outdoor recreation

is to educate Congress on impact of industry

October 29, 2015

Local News

ATV bill driven into study

force would examine allowing them on roads

April 16, 2015

Local News

Two Durango outdoor retailers make ‘top 100’

Clothing, as well as outdoor gear, can be found at Backcountry Experience, 1205 Main Ave.Durango Herald file photo The trade…

August 27, 2014

Action Line

More police patrols should curb boorish antics on Main Avenue

Giant-sized trucks and loud motorcycles have some residents concerned about speeders and assaults on eardrums on Main Avenue.JERRY McBRIDE/Durango Herald…

June 7, 2014