Outdoor recreation - The Durango Herald

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

Coloradans typically reject tax increases, except when it comes to funding parks and trails

Conservation could become a bipartisan issue that unites urban and rural voters

DATE: Nov 29, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Risk of human-caused wildfires a growing concern in San Juan Mountains

As Colorado’s climate becomes warmer and drier, fires can spark easier and burn larger

DATE: Nov 28, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado Parks and Wildlife asks residents to put away yard hazards

Mule deer can tangle themselves in hammocks and holiday decorations during rutting season

DATE: Nov 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Feds say COVID cost the outdoor recreation industry $156 billion in 2020. But did it really?

Annual analysis shows a 19.5% decline, but that includes losses outside the industry

DATE: Nov 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

When people die recreating, sometimes friends are the ones to find them

Civilian-led rescues have recovered fallen comrades in Colorado’s backcountry

DATE: Oct 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Driver rolls SUV off narrow, one-way mountain pass near Telluride

Woman suffered serious injuries in crash Sunday morning

DATE: Sep 27, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Hermosa Creek trails repaired after fire, erosion damage

Forest Service works on 5.5 miles of paths in heavily used area

DATE: Sep 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Southwest Life

Sheriff warns public about camper near popular trail in Telluride

‘Be aware of surroundings,’ says San Miguel Sheriff Bill Masters

DATE: Sep 1, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Lake Nighthorse shortens hours for lack of seasonal staff

Popular recreational area will close at 6 p.m. beginning Monday

DATE: Aug 20, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

As hikers flock to Colorado 14ers, trail-building crews work to rescue the alpine tundra

Colorado Fourteeners Initiative has worked on 35 of the state’s 58 mountains higher than 14,000 feet, fixing ‘social trails’ created by climbers taking the most direct route to the summit

DATE: Aug 9, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Drawn by outdoor rec, online firm opens first ‘outpost’ in Durango

Outdoorsy’s downtown shop seeks to increase brand awareness for its RV, camper, trailer rental website

DATE: Aug 8, 2021 | CATEGORY: Business

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