Outdoors - The Durango Herald

They’re hiking 100 miles to honor Rocky Mountain park

ESTES PARK (AP) – In celebration of 100 years of trails and recreation, Rocky Mountain National Park officials are encouraging people to enjoy – maybe not 100, but quite a lot – of activitie...

DATE: Dec 25, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Tools of the trade

Mixed climbing event coming to Durango; here’s a primer

DATE: Dec 25, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Can FishBrain tell you when to cast?

STOCKHOLM – The sport of fishing may be about to experience its biggest revolution since the 1920s, thanks to an app developed by Swedish startup FishBrain. Relying on the average...

DATE: Dec 25, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

ATVs for those with limited mobility

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) – Brice Crawford, who grew up on a farm near O’Neill, Neb., watched relatives with limited mobility struggle to get around the rough terrain. Crawford’s grandfa...

DATE: Dec 18, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Vail leaders looking toward future

Town doesn’t want to rest on laurels

DATE: Dec 18, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

‘Echoes’: A life as wildlife officer

Retiree started his career in Cortez

DATE: Dec 18, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Outdoors Briefs

Durangoan wins biathlon at Wolf Creek Steve Ilg of Durango won a biathlon race Sunday at Alberta Park at the Wolf Creek Ski Area. The event was hosted by the Pagosa Nor...

DATE: Dec 18, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Riding the cone

Snowriders descend on Oregon’s Mount Bachelor for early-season turns

DATE: Dec 18, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Outdoors Brief

Seniors Outdoors announces events Seniors Outdoors will host these activities: John Martin will lead a snowshoeing group in the mountains Saturday. An avalanche beacon ...

DATE: Dec 11, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Double duty at Arches

You could do it in one day, but why not two?

DATE: Dec 11, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Ousel Falls offers canyon scenery

BIG SKY, Mont. (AP) – If Beehive Basin is Big Sky’s classic alpine ascent, then Ousel Falls is surely its canyon counterpart. A short drive from the Big Sky Town Center, Ousel Fal...

DATE: Dec 4, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Outdoors Briefs

Fundraiser to benefit climbing association A fundraiser for the American Safe Climbing Association will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Carver Brewing Co., 1022 Main Ave. ...

DATE: Dec 4, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

About a dozen cutbow trout thrown from a Colorado Parks and Wildlife truck

Durango High School baseball defeats Montrose 8-4 on Saturday

Photos: Senior day for Durango High School boys lacrosseDHS boys lacrosse defeats Montrose High School 17-7

DHS boys lacrosse defeats Montrose High School 17-7

Photos/video: Galloping alongThe Rio Grande Southern Galloping Goose No.5

The Rio Grande Southern Galloping Goose No.5

Photos: It’s all about sportsmanship at annual Bowker Games

Play ball: Demons in action at homeDurango High School baseball wins over Montezuma-Cortez on Tuesday

Durango High School baseball wins over Montezuma-Cortez on Tuesday

Photos: Hands Off! RallyAbout 1,000 people participate on Saturday in the Hands Off! Rally in Durango

About 1,000 people participate on Saturday in the Hands Off! Rally in Durango

Photos: Hadestown Durango High School Troupe 1096 rehearse Hadestown Teen Edition

Durango High School Troupe 1096 rehearse Hadestown Teen Edition

DHS lost to Grand Junction High School 10-4 on Friday afternoon