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The science of sunsets and the secrets of alpenglow

What makes sunsets in the mountains and desert so unique?

DATE: Feb 18, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado’s 14ers keep getting busier, report shows

COLORADO SPRINGS – A report by the Colorado Fourteeners Initiative says the state’s 54 highest summits continue to see an increasing number of people seeking to climb the fourteeners. ...

DATE: Oct 13, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Upper Pine uses drone to save time, money monitoring wildfire

Smoke was reported Thursday night on Ludwig Mountain, near Forest Lakes

DATE: Aug 2, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

In beetle kill forests, there are winners and losers

Study is first to look at how outbreak has affected wildlife

DATE: May 18, 2019 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Storm expected to bring rain, and possibly snow

Heaviest accumulations expected above 9,000 feet

DATE: Mar 15, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bill would name peaks after Norwood climbers

Fowler and Baskoff dedicated lives to the sport

DATE: Jun 22, 2017 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Climate action: Feeling the heat, local communities pursue actions to reduce carbon emissions

President Trump’s recent actions repealing Obama-era policies to combat climate change and instead advancing policies to boost domestic production of carbon-emitting fossil fuels have made h...

DATE: May 24, 2017 | CATEGORY: Editorials

An uphill climb to make the grade

They are the tallest mountains in Colorado. They’re majestic, rugged remote and romantic. And the paths that take you there are falling apart, according to a report issued by the non-profit ...

DATE: Jun 18, 2015 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

14ers Initiative chief to visit Durango

Will talk about local projects on May 20

DATE: May 7, 2015 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Up through the ash

If you’re thinking of climbing Mount St. Helens, best to look ahead

DATE: Mar 12, 2015 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

App designed for kids’ adventure safety

Outdoors safety isn’t just for adults. A newly launched children’s storybook app is designed to encourage safe outdoors adventures for kids. The app, released last week for Apple...

DATE: Feb 2, 2015 | CATEGORY: Local News