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Outdoor Recreation

Under a big tent: Runners find joy in the San Juan Mountains

Athletes, Hardrock 100 community find shared meaning in rugged landscape

DATE: Jul 11, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Purgatory Resort welcomes nearly 5,000 visitors for Total Archery Challenge

Event expected to bring in $2.7 million in economic impact to La Plata County

DATE: Jul 8, 2025 | CATEGORY: Sports

Two Silverton locals are professional trail builders

Two Silverton locals are professional trail builders who have both started their own trail building businesses and are working right here in the San Juan Mountains. Michael Crockett and Tyl...

DATE: Jul 8, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photo: Relaxing on the Animas

DATE: Jul 3, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Man rescued from Ice Lakes Trail after falling 80-100 feet

First responders used rope rescue, helicopter to bring hiker to safety

DATE: Jul 2, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Stage 1 fire restrictions issued for much of Southwest Colorado

Agencies urge residents, visitors to refrain from certain activities

DATE: Jun 30, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

A flicker in the marsh: Building community and learning about La Plata County’s fireflies

Viewing party blends nature, conservation and outdoor play

DATE: Jun 27, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Public lands in Southwest Colorado could be up for sale

GOP budget bill puts recreational areas like Animas Mountain at stake

DATE: Jun 17, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Setting sail

DATE: Jun 12, 2025 | CATEGORY: Local News

Purgatory Resort announces 2025 summer operations

Purgatory Resort kicks off summer on June 14

DATE: Jun 10, 2025 | CATEGORY: Sports

Colorado counties, towns step up to fund outdoor workers amid federal budget cuts

Eagle, Gunnison, Pitkin and Summit direct local tax dollars toward backcountry rangers

DATE: Jun 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Lake Nighthorse has plenty of new improvements

Try some ‘podcasting’ to catch some stocked trout

DATE: Jun 1, 2025 | CATEGORY: Sports

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