Outdoor recreation

State loses millions in federal dollars meant for outdoor recreation projects

Roadblocks to distributing the funds included lack of staffing, bureaucratic requirements and simple missteps

December 24, 2023

A way to add 8,800 acres to Colorado State Parks without spending a dollar

Wyoming plans to auction park land for at least $80 million, some call on the Colorado State Land Board to…

December 9, 2023

Man pulled 212 feet up cliffside in La Plata Mountains

and rescue worked through night in snowy conditions

November 22, 2023

Outdoor recreation economy tops $1.1 trillion, fueling efforts for legislative support of industry

Colorado’s outdoor recreation economy topped $13.9 billion in 2022 and employed 130,000 workers

November 20, 2023

Eldora ski patrollers are the latest to join a growing effort to unionize the resort industry

number of unionized workers in the resort industry has nearly doubled as patrollers, lift mechanics organize in 10 Western communities…

October 28, 2023

Outdoor equity programs in rural Colorado face unique challenges getting people outside

programs sometimes struggle to get funding, can have lower participation rates and might have residents with lower incomes who can’t…

October 23, 2023

Colorado is peddling $2.5 million to communities launching their own e-bike rebates

state will match local funding for popular electric bike discounts speeding off the shelves in Denver and other big cities

October 13, 2023

BLM has a plan to tackle booming recreation – at least in theory

agency is taking a hard look at how to protect land and wildlife while welcoming ever more visitors.

October 6, 2023

Lawsuit targets new Colorado Parks and Wildlife regulations for State Wildlife Areas

advocacy groups argue the new regulations for more than 350 State Wildlife Areas offer special treatment for hunters and anglers…

October 2, 2023

Durango Devo hosting homecoming celebration for famed cyclist Sepp Kuss

parade, speeches, autographs, live music - the party starts Oct. 19

September 29, 2023

More people than ever are going outside to recreate. The problem is they’re not going often enough

Outings for young families are declining, even with the help of Colorado programs designed to break down barriers to the…

September 16, 2023

W.E. Rock Grand Nationals get wild and vertical

39 buggy drivers crawl up and down the sandstone cliffs in Chokecherry Canyon

September 15, 2023

Custom bikes on display during Four Corners Motorcycle Rally

Thousands of riders roll through Durango area

September 2, 2023

Outdoor business owners speak about REI coming to Durango

Sporting goods stores brought in over $23 million in sales tax revenue in 2022

August 13, 2023

Colorado man who fell 200 feet rescued by Black Hawk helicopter

workers spent night keeping victim alive until he could be brought to safety

August 11, 2023

River deaths on the rise in Colorado

Above-average snowpack and strong spring rains have caused waterways to swell

July 28, 2023

Closed Colorado 14ers reopen with QR code waivers

Property owner warns ‘this is not a true solution’

July 27, 2023

An ‘impossible decision’: Public search concludes for missing hiker

Volunteers met daily and combed over 12,000 acres in the La Plata Mountains

July 11, 2023

What do ranchers, oil producers and bike groups have in common?

all want a say in new federal land management rules

July 7, 2023

It’s looking like a very good year for wildflowers in Colorado. Here’s why

on the lookout for Elephant’s Head, which it turns out isn’t just something you’ll find at the zoo

July 6, 2023

Colorado Fourteeners see record decline in visitors, new report shows

advocate wonders if this is a ‘canary in the coal mine’ moment for state’s recreation economy

July 3, 2023

Nonprofit offers environmental summer camp for students in Southwest Colorado

Program partners with Fort Lewis College to introduce career pathways

June 17, 2023

Navajo Lake is filling up fast

is highest it has been in six years

June 1, 2023

Farmington Area Single Track teaches youths and adults the thrills of mountain biking

offers mountain bike lessons for all ages, skill levels

May 30, 2023