As hikers flock to Colorado 14ers, trail-building crews work to rescue the alpine tundra Colorado Fourteeners Initiative has worked on 35 of the state’s 58 mountains higher than 14,000 feet, fixing ‘social trails’ created… August 9, 2021
Wildflower season offers scenic hikes Wildflower season is in full bloom along the Horse Creek trail. (Jim Mimiaga/The Journal) Wildflowers are blooming in the San… August 7, 2021
Colorado’s arch park: Rattlesnake Canyon hike west of Grand Junction offers bountiful formations June 19, 2021
Damaged Colorado Trail section expected to be clear of avalanche debris by fall will help fund summer trail work March 29, 2021
Planners adjust logging project to minimize impacts to trails Project north of Dolores overlaps popular trail system and camping area March 25, 2021
Repeatable delight: Upper Muley Twist Canyon in Capitol Reef National Park Capitol Reef hike offers contrasting scenery February 27, 2021
Permit system on the way to control crowds on Ice Lakes Trail visitation has led to significant impacts on the landscape, Forest Service says December 3, 2020
Final approval of Rico Trail plan pending Proposal benefits wildlife, motorized and non-motorized users November 25, 2020
Winter wildlife closures around Durango take effect Dec. 1 provide elk and deer undisturbed range to improve survival November 23, 2020
BLM studies new access point near Summit Lake near Cortez parking lot would open up public land November 17, 2020
How rescue workers saved 28 hikers in two hours near Silverton A behind-the-scenes look at quick response during the Ice Fire October 30, 2020
Missing hiker found dead in San Juan Mountains, west of Lake City man reported overdue late Sunday October 7, 2020
Team rescues fallen hiker and puppy at Bridal Veil near Telluride rescues required for both victims October 5, 2020
Durango’s Sigle ready to relive Eco-Challenge Fiji on Amazon Prime Video A special story to tell from ‘World’s Toughest Race’ August 15, 2020
Rockslide knocks out portion of Continental Divide Trail Service advises hikers to avoid area west of Wolf Creek Pass August 13, 2020
Vehicle allows faster rescue in backcountry north of Durango military truck converted to ride on narrow gauge tracks June 26, 2020
Paths to Mesa Verde awarded construction funds $5.8 million federal grant will build first 7.5 miles June 25, 2020
John Peel releases new edition of ‘Hiking Trails of Southwestern Colorado’ ‘The bible of hiking for this part of the world’ June 20, 2020
Burn the legs on Burnt Timber Trail Arborglyph Grove and Burnt Timber Trail a warmup for the high-alpine season June 20, 2020
78-year-old hiker rescued after falling 20 feet in backcountry stabilized, flown to Mercy Regional Medical Center June 3, 2020
10-mile travel restriction for Colorado outdoor recreation during safer-at-home phase communities fining outsiders; Polis urges patience April 28, 2020
Smelter Mountain serves as outdoor classroom during COVID-19 a hike into a learning lesson for kids April 19, 2020