Outdoors

Idaho angler’s record-setting trout in Utah deemed invalid

Sidney Cellan caught the 57-pound (26-kilogram), 48-inch (122-centimeter) lake trout in June at the Flaming Gorge Reservoir. The Utah Division…

August 18, 2017

Outdoors

San Juan Mountains Association to hold annual picnic

Courtesy of San Juan Mountains Association Attendees will be able to meet other SJMA volunteers and members and agency partners.…

August 18, 2017

Outdoors

Edible plant walk in La Plata Canyon scheduled Wednesday

Courtesy of San Juan Mountains Association Katrina Blair, edible-plant expert and co-founder of Turtle Lake Refuge, will lead the walk…

August 18, 2017

Outdoors

Littered fishing line harms wildlife

Dead osprey found ensnared in northwest Colorado

August 15, 2017

Outdoors

Input sought on Boggy Draw trail expansion

The project would add 25 miles of non-motorized trails to the system. The deadline for public comment is Aug. 24.…

August 11, 2017

Outdoors

Seniors Outdoors announces upcoming activities

Hike to Columbine Lake, 7 a.m. Saturday; contact Chris Blackshear at 238-1541 or [email protected] Greyrock Ridge Loop at Relay Creek,…

August 11, 2017

Outdoors

Volunteers to start trail work at Horse Gulch

Crews will meet at the Horse Gulch trailhead, located at the end of Third Street east of Eighth Avenue, and…

August 11, 2017

Outdoors

She found peace in climbing after her husband’s death. A year later, she died on the Matterhorn

Lightning strike claims woman on Matterhorn

August 8, 2017

Outdoors

Colorado woman attempting 100-mile Lake Champlain swim

Thirty-five-year-old Sarah Thomas of Conifer, Colorado, began the swim around 8 a.m. Monday near Rouses Point, New York. She swam…

August 8, 2017

Outdoors

Historic Highline to the Shark’s Tooth

Perfect time to visit well-made trail with wildflowers booming

August 4, 2017

Outdoors

San Juan Mountains to offer ‘Read with a Ranger’

U.S. Forest Service ranger Brandon will read nature-themed stories and provide activities to children 6-10 years old. For more information,…

August 4, 2017

Outdoors

Stan the Marathon Man registration opens

The event will be presented by Athletes to End Alzheimer’s Durango, and will benefit the Alzheimer’s Association of Durango and…

August 4, 2017

Outdoors

56-mile feat: Woman swims length of Montana lake – and back

Emily von Jentzen, 34, set off at dawn Saturday from Somers on the northern shore of Flathead Lake, a 200-square…

August 1, 2017

Outdoors

Trails 2000 seeking volunteers for trail work

No experience is necessary. Volunteers should bring a water bottle and rain jacket, and wear appropriate footwear, long pants, sun…

July 28, 2017

Outdoors

Tickets on sale for Happy Trails Festival

Tickets purchased in advance are $10, admission at the door is $12 and kids 16 and under are free. The…

July 28, 2017

Outdoors

Durango Double registration now open

Presented by Animas Surgical Hospital, the event will benefit the Womenâ€™s Resource Center, Trails 2000 and Durango Devo. The event…

July 28, 2017

Outdoors

New Boggy Draw trails near Dolores explore landscape

Proposal adds to Dolores recreation mecca

July 26, 2017

Outdoors

Forest officials seek comment on plan for new Boggy Draw trails

Michael Watson goes bike-joring with his team of Pointers in the Boggy Draw Trail system.Courtesy photo Boggy Draw has seen…

July 26, 2017

Outdoors

End-of-July ‘butterflies and blooms’ hike to be offered

The Journal file Interpretive guide MK Gunn will lead the hike and teach participants about wildflowers and butterflies. Those who…

July 21, 2017

Outdoors

$3.4M for Colorado and Denver to lure outdoor show

The Colorado Economic Development Commission this week approved the award, contingent on three outdoor retail conventions being held in Denver…

July 21, 2017

Outdoors

Endlich span: Sheridan Mountain to Crevasse

Sheridan to Crevasse a high-altitude treat

July 21, 2017

Outdoors

SJMA to offer free backpacking outing

Certified interpretive guide MK Gunn will lead the trip. Those ages 7 and up are welcome to attend. Children must…

July 13, 2017

Outdoors

Seniors Outdoors to offer activities

Hike at Mountain View Crest, 7 a.m., Saturday; contact Chris Blackshear at 238-1541 or [email protected] from Molas Pass to Coal…

July 13, 2017

Outdoors

Fish barrier to be built on Hermosa Creek

Female cutthroat trout.Jerry McBride/Durango Herald file Trail users and visitors to the area should expect up to one-hour delays and…

July 9, 2017