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Uncompahgre National Forest

USDA to use outdoors recreation to boost economy around national forests, grasslands
Regional News

USDA to use outdoors recreation to boost economy around national forests, grasslands

Outdoor recreation sector grew at three times the rate of the larger U.S. economy last year

January 31, 2023
Crews fight new wildfire north of Norwood in Uncompahgre Forest
Local News

Crews fight new wildfire north of Norwood in Uncompahgre Forest

has moderate spread potential, Forest Service says

June 30, 2022
For cheap, healthful meals, try foraging
Local News

For cheap, healthful meals, try foraging

is an ideal time to learn about nature’s bounty

May 6, 2022
Backcountry skier killed in avalanche near Lizard Head Pass
Local News

Backcountry skier killed in avalanche near Lizard Head Pass

Telluride skier was reported missing Sunday; searchers found body Monday

March 5, 2019
Ridgway RiverFest will go despite low water, drought
Local News

Ridgway RiverFest will go despite low water, drought

In its 11th year at Rollans Park in Ridgway, the RiverFest will showcase the Junk of the Unc, a competition…

June 27, 2018
Historic coal chute awaits hikers in Illium Valley
Outdoors

Historic coal chute awaits hikers in Illium Valley

Historic Galloping Goose trail’s coal chute awaits hikers in Illium Valley

May 31, 2018
Bill would name peaks after Norwood climbers
Outdoors

Bill would name peaks after Norwood climbers

and Baskoff dedicated lives to the sport

June 22, 2017
Before spreading ashes on public lands, check the rules
Local News

Before spreading ashes on public lands, check the rules

Agencies have different requirements for private ceremonies with cremains

January 10, 2016
Bennet to attend ceremony in Ophir
Local News

Bennet to attend ceremony in Ophir

Bennetdu1-i-syn After a 12-year effort, 1,145 acres of patented mining claims have been added to the Uncompahgre National Forest in…

June 27, 2014

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