Outdoor recreation - The Durango Herald

Needham Elementary parking lot redesign spells doom for school’s tennis courts

Bond project addressing safety leaves athletes worried about lack of facilities

DATE: Feb 4, 2022 | CATEGORY: Education

Silverton Skijoring will return in 2022

After a year hiatus, the event is back with rule changes

DATE: Jan 27, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Mapmakers combine science and art to show us the world

Using data and creativity, cartographers create vital tools

DATE: Jan 27, 2022 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

In Ouray, a world-famous festival draws thousands to climb chandeliers of ice

This year’s event drew about 2,000 attendees

DATE: Jan 26, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Two snowshoers, dog killed in backcountry avalanche near Breckenridge

The slide happened on Hoosier Pass, off Colorado Highway 9

DATE: Jan 10, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

A new plan for Colorado’s Cuchara Mountain, but this time it’s not about skiing and condos

Florida entrepreneurs want to develop an adventure hub at long-dormant ski area

DATE: Jan 3, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado Parks and Wildlife hosts New Year’s Day hiking program

Ridgway State Park to hold hikes and other activities

DATE: Dec 27, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Trail closures give wildlife a critical winter refuge

Mule deer struggle the most with rising pressure from recreation

DATE: Dec 19, 2021 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

The Osprey Packs story: Its roots, success, sale and its future in Cortez

No major changes planned at company headquarters

DATE: Dec 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Lake Nighthorse sees 14% increase in visitors this year

Adding a beach area and floating park creates more recreation opportunities

DATE: Nov 30, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Cortez-based Osprey Packs agrees to sell to Helen of Troy

$414 million deal expected to be finalized by end of the year

DATE: Nov 30, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango says pickleball is too loud for outdoor tennis courts

City is looking for other spaces where residents can play

DATE: Nov 29, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: Local girls high school wrestling at La Plata TriDurango girls wrestling went 2-0 to win Tri on Thursday night at Bayfield

Durango girls wrestling went 2-0 to win Tri on Thursday night at Bayfield

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