Outdoors - The Durango Herald

Going to Yellowstone?

Don’t miss out on these attractions

DATE: Jul 3, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

A fun new mountain biking trail in Idaho

BOISE, Idaho (AP) – Riding the Around the Mountain Trail reminds you why it’s called mountain biking. Swooping through the forest and emerging to postcard views of the surrounding mountain r...

DATE: Jul 3, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Hiking guru sets new goal to help vets

Will lead group on 261-mile trek in Ozarks

DATE: Jul 3, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Boy Scouts flocking to new Steve Fossett camp

DOTSERO (AP) – Boy Scouts from all over the West are pouring into the new Steve Fossett Spirit of Adventure Base Camp to “catch the adventure bug” that governed Fossett’s life. Fo...

DATE: Jul 3, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Local Trail Guide Engineer Mountain – a favorite of locals Visit ‘Bus Stop,’ ‘Social Rock’ on way to summit

The distinctive, double-crested summit and grey columnar cliffs pique the curiosity of travelers wending their way along U.S. Highway 550 north of Durango. A relatively solitary peak, Engine...

DATE: Jun 28, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Outdoors Briefs

Mountain bike race to be held Aug. 9 The Dolores Rotary Club will hold the 16th annual Escalante Days Mountain Bike Race, starting at 9:50 a.m. Aug. 9 at Fifth and Central in Dolo...

DATE: Jun 26, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Book shows: In Colorado, it’s a dog’s life

Nobody who’s been here for more than five minutes needs to be told that Durangoans love dogs. Go to just about any trailhead, and you’ll see plenty of evidence of man’s best frie...

DATE: Jun 26, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Navajo park to offer archaeology programs

Navajo State Park will host three archaeology programs this weekend. Before construction of Navajo reservoir in the 1960s, an abundance of Navajo sites and rock art filled the can...

DATE: Jun 26, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Engineer Mountain – a favorite of locals

Visit ‘Bus Stop,’ ‘Social Rock’ on way to summit

DATE: Jun 26, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Outdoors Briefs

Leave young animals alone, urges Parks and Wildlife Colorado Parks and Wildlife asks that people not approach, touch or handle young animals. People also need to keep ...

DATE: Jun 19, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Unforgettable redwoods

13-mile trek through forest, canyon, beach

DATE: Jun 19, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Clearing up Stevens Creek Trail access

Public easement exists from East Animas Road

DATE: Jun 19, 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.