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Tourism / Recreation

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

Silverton enters uncharted territory with no D&SNG trains this summer

Silverton enters uncharted territory with no D&SNG trains this summer

Mountain town draws thousands looking to recreate while social distancing

What regions pose biggest COVID-19 threat to Southwest Colorado?

What regions pose biggest COVID-19 threat to Southwest Colorado?

technology allows health officials to identify where visitors are coming from

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

La Plata County denies proposed campground, event space for motorcycle rally

La Plata County denies proposed campground, event space for motorcycle rally

Commissioners praise concept, but say gathering too much of a risk

RVs prove popular in Southwest Colorado for mid-pandemic vacationers

RVs prove popular in Southwest Colorado for mid-pandemic vacationers

cancellations give way to growth in recreational vehicle industry

Texas woman crashes ATV, requires rescue outside Silverton

Texas woman crashes ATV, requires rescue outside Silverton

flown to Grand Junction hospital

Survey asks residents how they feel about tourism impacts

Survey asks residents how they feel about tourism impacts

Pandemic a chance to question what sustainable, responsible visitation looks like

As coronavirus resurges, Durango tourism officials pull back outreach – and expectations

As coronavirus resurges, Durango tourism officials pull back outreach – and expectations

industry braces for difficult second half of year

Four Corners Motorcycle Rally proposes campsite, activities southwest of Durango

Four Corners Motorcycle Rally proposes campsite, activities southwest of Durango

Neighbors express concerns about motorcycle event

Washout cuts off Durango train from Silverton for eight to 16 weeks

Washout cuts off Durango train from Silverton for eight to 16 weeks

Rainstorm damaged more than 40 feet of track

D&SNG receives green light to resume rides, with limited service

D&SNG receives green light to resume rides, with limited service

Railroad will offer trips from Rockwood to Cascade starting June 23

D&SNG hopes to run at 50% capacity by end of month

D&SNG hopes to run at 50% capacity by end of month

Railroad officials say they’ve found a way to make limited bookings work

Oscar’s Cafe sees stable future, brings comfort to community

Oscar’s Cafe sees stable future, brings comfort to community

‘Oscar’s has always survived,’ owner Paula Berg says

Colorado reopens outdoor recreation, scenic trains and worship

Colorado reopens outdoor recreation, scenic trains and worship

Self-certification required in La Plata County

With arrival of Durango train, Silverton says it’s open to visitors

With arrival of Durango train, Silverton says it’s open to visitors

D&SNG makes symbolic trip through San Juan Mountains

‘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

Durango cancels July 4 events, except fireworks

Durango cancels July 4 events, except fireworks

says pyrotechnics depend on fire conditions

Silverton cancels its famed Fourth of July celebration

Silverton cancels its famed Fourth of July celebration

Decision falls in line with other Southwest Colorado communities

San Juan County issues three tickets, back-to-back, to recreationists

San Juan County issues three tickets, back-to-back, to recreationists

Sheriff says people not obeying state’s 10-mile travel ban

Durango train delays opening into June

Durango train delays opening into June

Railroad can’t cover costs running below 75% of capacity

Vallecito marina to reopen after legal dispute reaches resolution

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Vallecito marina to reopen after legal dispute reaches resolution

management contract aims to fix former noncompliance