I love to hike the mountains and trails in and around Durango with my dog. In fact, don’t all of us? Isn’t that why we love living and recreating in our beautiful Durango?
But hiking here has become soiled by irresponsible dog owners who hike and bike in our parks and on trails. It has become impossible to avoid the piles and piles of dog poop left behind by folks who don’t clean up after their dogs. The dog park, Animas Mountain, Colorado Trail, Dalla Park, to name but a few, are no longer pristine and beautifully scented of pine. They have become mountains of dog poop, caused by the very people who claim to be environmentalists, lovers of nature and sports enthusiasts. Come on, people: Pick up after your dog and keep our lands, mountains and trails safe, healthy and clean for everyone. Dog feces not only spreads disease, but also pollutes our streams. Keep it clean!
Susan K. VanDenBerg
Durango
