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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

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Fly-fishing workshop to be held Saturday Durango Nature Studies will host a fly-fishing workshop from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday at the Durango Nature Center. Th...

DATE: Sep 11, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Trail system near Portland offers hours and hours of thrills

BRIGHTWOOD, Ore. (AP) – After nearly an hour of climbing up the paved Homestead Road, I began to wonder what I was getting myself into. This was my first visit to the popular Sand...

DATE: Sep 11, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

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The Herald is eager to hear your outdoors-related information, including: Events Outings Fundraisers Awards or certifications from professional o...

DATE: Sep 11, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Durango DEVO rolls out ‘superstar’ staff

All-star coaches lead Animas, Durango high school into fall season

DATE: Sep 11, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Durango’s Freeburn takes Granby win

Animas, Durango teams open mountain bike season

DATE: Sep 11, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Big day, big rewards

Juneau ridge hike not for the couch potato

DATE: Sep 4, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

A muddy good time in Germany

Dave Rakita runs into a runner-up at a worlds event

DATE: Sep 4, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Durangoan helps Team USA paddle to gold in Germany

Durangoan Zach “Bug” Lokken helped accomplish something no American has in almost two decades: win a gold medal in the C1 men’s team race at the International Canoe Federation Canoe Slalom W...

DATE: Sep 4, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

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Seniors Outdoors announces events Seniors Outdoors will host these events: A group will climb up the couloir to reach Grizzly Peak on Saturday. A four-wheel-drive vehic...

DATE: Sep 4, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Abandoned fire tower in Oregon an amazing getaway

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. (AP) – If you feel the need to get above the fray, Pelican Butte in the Southern Cascades is just the place. Pelican Butte has an abandoned fire lookout tower ...

DATE: Aug 28, 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