Outdoor recreation - The Durango Herald

Cortez man swims 9.5 miles of McPhee Reservoir

‘I entered a trancelike state, and the endorphins kicked in’

DATE: Aug 26, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bakers Bridge, a rite of passage for many Durango youths, becomes restricted

Property owners list land for sale, clamp down on access amid vandalism

DATE: Aug 14, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Gear lending library up and running in Cortez

SCYC looks to parks-type recreation opportunities

DATE: Aug 7, 2020 | CATEGORY: Community

What can Congress do to support outdoor industry?

SOAR Act would simplify permitting process for activities on federal lands

DATE: Jul 26, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Short-haul operations a specialty of Mesa Verde Helitack

Technique rescues Black Canyon climber; available for fire personnel transport

DATE: Jun 22, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Vandalism, trespassing at Bakers Bridge spark concern

Popular hangout 15 miles north of Durango targeted with graffiti

DATE: Jun 11, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado reopens outdoor recreation, scenic trains and worship

Self-certification required in La Plata County

DATE: Jun 5, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Entering a state wildlife area, like Perins Peak? You’ll need a hunting or fishing license

Colorado Parks and Wildlife creates new rule to help fund wildlife conservation

DATE: Jun 5, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

78-year-old hiker rescued after falling 20 feet in backcountry

Man stabilized, flown to Mercy Regional Medical Center

DATE: Jun 3, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado boat sales boom as people use rivers to escape coronavirus

A chorus of watercraft retailers and manufacturers report record business

DATE: Jun 2, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

‘Silent protest’ raises ruckus over river rafting shutdown

‘Time is of the essence,’ says owner. ‘The river’s dropping fast’

DATE: May 28, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

Durango plans e-bike trial at Twin Buttes

Pedal-assist bicycles allowed at end of June

DATE: May 23, 2020 | 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