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Lewis & Clark, Pompeys Pillar, and bison in Montana

Returning home from the Pacific Ocean and a wet winter at Fort Clatsop in Oregon, Lewis and Clark’s Corps of Discovery was delighted to enter the thick grasslands of eastern Montana. Instead...

DATE: Jan 20, 2024 | CATEGORY: Gulliford's Travels

Letting go of the Saddle Horn

Welcome back some old values into 2024

DATE: Jan 20, 2024 | CATEGORY: Sports

Photo: Slick sliding away

Hillcrest Golf Club cross country and snowshoe track remains open

DATE: Jan 20, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

All In Ice Fest returns

The Ouray festival is carving out space in ice climbing for historically marginalized climbers

DATE: Jan 14, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Learning the ropes

Lots of snow at Chapman Hill Ski Area

DATE: Jan 13, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

First year of optional Keep Colorado Wild Pass sees drivers deliver $41.1 million in revenue for parks and wildlife

Nearly 1.5 million Colorado drivers paid an extra $29 to include the parks pass on their vehicle registrations, outpacing expectations and helping fund Colorado Parks and Wildlife

DATE: Jan 11, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado’s outdoors are always a winner in the state lottery … even if you’re not

Ever taken a walk through Colorado's state parks? Notice the scenery. The well-maintained trails. It’s the outdoors that people think about when they think of Colorado. And it takes millions...

DATE: Jan 9, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Volunteers the ‘backbone’ of Durango Trails, director says

Trail awareness, stewardship education efforts increased since 2020

DATE: Jan 7, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

McPhee Reservoir breakwater replaced after 10 years

Nearly $600,000 spent on replacement and trash removal

DATE: Jan 4, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Purgatory Resort to host match in first leg of annual snowboarding competition

Results to premiere on Red Bull TV in late February

DATE: Jan 2, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Being quiet and slowing down

Relax, take your time and nature will show its beauty

DATE: Dec 31, 2023 | CATEGORY: Sports

Ouray Ice Park opens Friday

Warmer temperatures led to a later opening, but the future looks … brisk

DATE: Dec 28, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Fort Lewis College women’s and men’s basketball take on Westminster UniversityBoth Skyhawks teams were victorious on Saturday afternoon

Both Skyhawks teams were victorious on Saturday afternoon

Photos: An afternoon in 2004 with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell as he works on Capitol HillDurango Herald Photo Editor Jerry McBride had the chance to spend an afternoon with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell in 2004, photographing him during meetings and around the Capitol.

Durango Herald Photo Editor Jerry McBride had the chance to spend an afternoon with the late Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell in 2004, photographing him during meetings and around the Capitol.

Photos and video: ICE protests return to DurangoAbout a dozen protesters tried to block federal agents from leaving with a detainee on Thursday