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Ouray to host Jeep raffle Saturday The annual Ouray Oktoberfest celebration and the 50th annual live Jeep Raffle drawing will take place from 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday at the Ouray Co...

DATE: Oct 2, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Vermont may ban drones for hunting

Colorado already has outlawed unmanned aircraft

DATE: Oct 2, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

My way is the byway

Central Oregon’s Cascade National Scenic Byway takes travelers to outdoor fun

DATE: Oct 2, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Bikes & Bands Bash to be held Saturday

The Bikes & Bands Bash, featuring live music and fun, cycling-related activities, is set for Saturday at Fort Lewis College. The Bash is a fundraiser for the Fort Lewis College Cy...

DATE: Sep 25, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

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Turkey Federation hosts event for kids Robinsons Game Farm, on County Road 235, will host the La Plata County Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation Jakes Day on Oct. 4. ...

DATE: Sep 25, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Flooding makes mess of Horse Gulch

City considering ways to fix entrance to trail system

DATE: Sep 25, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Hike offers stunning views of Cascades

BEND, Ore. (AP) – Running across a strip of dirt through a green meadow high atop a ridge, and surrounded by snow-striped mountains, I startled a throng of small birds that flew up from the ...

DATE: Sep 25, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Century-old chalet

A respite awaits hikers on outcrop in Glacier National Park

DATE: Sep 25, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

The La Platas by wheel and boot

4WD to Kennebec trailhead; foot from there to peaks

DATE: Sep 18, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Flat Tops are a ‘flashpoint’ of Wilderness Act

FLAT TOPS WILDERNESS AREA (AP) – A spark can be a curious thing. There are those, such as the lightning strike hitting the once tall, thick timber surrounding Trappers Lake in the...

DATE: Sep 18, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

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Rock climbing guide for Durango released The latest rock climbing guide to the Durango area has been released. The fifth edition of Durango Sandstone â€“ The Save the...

DATE: Sep 18, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Plan to link 7 Utah ski resorts moves forward

SALT LAKE CITY â€“ Utah ski officials are unveiling more details about their plans to build a series of chairlifts that would link seven resorts and give the state a European-style experienc...

DATE: Sep 11, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.

A solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a d...

Photos: IHBC Subaru Mountain Bike RaceCobe Freeburn, Sofia Waite were victorious on Sunday

Cobe Freeburn, Sofia Waite were victorious on Sunday

Sidney Andrew easily won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic women’s pro road race

Photos: IHBC men’s pro road raceCobe Freeburn won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro road race on Saturday

Cobe Freeburn won Iron Horse Bicycle Classic men’s pro road race on Saturday

Photos: IHBC citizens rideIron Horse Bicycle Classic citizens ride takes off to Silverton

Iron Horse Bicycle Classic citizens ride takes off to Silverton

Photos: DHS graduationDurango High School graduated 366 seniors on Friday evening

Durango High School graduated 366 seniors on Friday evening