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Idea of National Conservation Area on Dolores River flows back to the surface

Idea of National Conservation Area on Dolores River flows back to the surface

A raft enters Snaggletooth Rapid on the Lower Dolores River. The river came alive after a dam release ended four…

Hickenlooper floats Animas River in Durango to mark Public Lands Day

Hickenlooper floats Animas River in Durango to mark Public Lands Day

Conservationists, business leaders list key concerns and priorities

U.S. Sen. Hickenlooper tours Alpacka Raft in Mancos

U.S. Sen. Hickenlooper tours Alpacka Raft in Mancos

Colorado governor highlights outdoor industry for Public Lands Day

Minnesota woman wins 12 Hours of Mesa Verde mountain bike race

Minnesota woman wins 12 Hours of Mesa Verde mountain bike race

solo winner is from Fairplay

The Amazon of used outdoor gear?

The Amazon of used outdoor gear?

Durango transplant seeks to become the go-to website for secondhand adventure trip toys

The Amazon of used outdoor gear?

The Amazon of used outdoor gear?

Durango transplant seeks to become the go-to website for secondhand adventure trip toys

Coronavirus flushed Colorado rafting in 2020

Coronavirus flushed Colorado rafting in 2020

Rafting businesses endured a 21% decline in traffic last summer

Two popular lakes north of Durango impacted by maintenance projects

Two popular lakes north of Durango impacted by maintenance projects

Electra Lake is closed; Haviland Lake open but won’t be full

Youth Corps to work on motorized trails

Youth Corps to work on motorized trails

use and wildfires impact recreation areas

Damaged Colorado Trail section expected to be clear of avalanche debris by fall

Damaged Colorado Trail section expected to be clear of avalanche debris by fall

will help fund summer trail work

Planners adjust logging project to minimize impacts to trails

Planners adjust logging project to minimize impacts to trails

Project north of Dolores overlaps popular trail system and camping area

Grant to help with deluge of visitors to San Juan Mountains

Grant to help with deluge of visitors to San Juan Mountains

than $250,000 will be spent on education about best backcountry practices

Vandals cause thousands of dollars to Silverton Snowmobile Club equipment

Vandals cause thousands of dollars to Silverton Snowmobile Club equipment

grooms more than 100 miles of trails around Molas Pass, Silverton

Colorado snowmobilers can finally rev up their machines – and take a class

Colorado snowmobilers can finally rev up their machines – and take a class

in snowmobile sales extends surge in the sales of boats, ATVs and RVs

Navajo races to be held virtually

Navajo races to be held virtually

In-person events will return when pandemic recedes

Programs encourage Navajo youths to ride bikes

Programs encourage Navajo youths to ride bikes

mechanic van travels reservation repairing bikes

Southwest Colorado’s Hesperus Ski Area reopens

Southwest Colorado’s Hesperus Ski Area reopens

Back-to-back storms allow resort to open again

February 17, 2021

City of Durango wants input on recreation at Lake Nighthorse

City of Durango wants input on recreation at Lake Nighthorse

can everyone share the fun?

February 16, 2021

Durango project trumps plan for a play wave on the Animas River

Durango project trumps plan for a play wave on the Animas River

will instead stabilize river bank to help railroad tracks

February 12, 2021

Has time come to better regulate snowmobiles in the San Juan Mountains?

Has time come to better regulate snowmobiles in the San Juan Mountains?

of activity in backcountry renews calls for better management

February 10, 2021

Hesperus Ski Area closes lift pending better winter weather

Hesperus Ski Area closes lift pending better winter weather

Snowfall, low temperatures needed

February 4, 2021

Montezuma County requests landowner remove gate across road

Montezuma County requests landowner remove gate across road

Landowner cites agreement with BLM to block public access

February 3, 2021

Hesperus Ski Area opens for season

Hesperus Ski Area opens for season

offered during day and night; pandemic precautions in place

February 3, 2021

Canyons of Ancients hires new manager

Canyons of Ancients hires new manager

O’Neil has a national park ranger career in Arizona and Utah

January 21, 2021