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Vail Resorts introduces women ski programs

VAIL – Theresa Leonhart doesn’t ski. That sounds a little strange for someone who vacations in a ski town on a regular basis, but Leonhart, who lives in Maryland, said she comes t...

DATE: Nov 6, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Get on the bus

Camping road trip through Baja California brings winks from heaven

DATE: Nov 6, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Outdoors briefs

Hunting permits on sale for Lone Mesa Hunters who have a deer or elk license for the fourth rifle season in Game Management Unit 711 still have the opportunity to get a special pe...

DATE: Nov 6, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Outdoors Briefs

Seniors Outdoors group to meet The Seniors Outdoors Wednesday Wanderers will meet at Santa Rita Park through the winter to walk the Animas River Trail. No RSVP is re...

DATE: Oct 30, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Destination: Restoration

Plans afoot to fix historic New Hampshire ski jump

DATE: Oct 30, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Proposal Rock captures allure of Oregon Coast

NESKOWIN, Ore. (AP) – Our hero goes by the name Charley Gage, who may or may not have been a 19th century sailor of the high seas. The lady of our tale is Della Page, daughter of ...

DATE: Oct 30, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Nyad is fishing for what comes next

WASHINGTON – Diana Nyad isn’t currently training for anything. But that doesn’t mean the 65-year-old endurance swimmer – best known for her record-breaking journey from Cuba to Florida last ...

DATE: Oct 30, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Kootenai River projects beckon anglers

MOYIE SPRINGS, Idaho (AP) – A new public access on the Kootenai River at the Montana-Idaho border opens the door for anglers to sample recent trout fishery improvements. Meanwhile...

DATE: Oct 23, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Outdoors Brief

Seniors Outdoors announces events Seniors Outdoors will host these events: A potluck gathering for downhill skiers and boarders will take place Saturday. For more infor...

DATE: Oct 23, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

A ride that deserves to be called ‘epic’

BEND, Ore. (AP) – “Dude, it was epic!” How many times have you heard that in a local brewpub or maybe just walking down a street? A search of www.urbandictionary.com gi...

DATE: Oct 23, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Don’t overlook in-town mountain

Animas City offers good climb, good views

DATE: Oct 23, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

The buffalo jump – civilized and sophisticated?

THREE FORKS, Mont. (AP) – Bill Goold vividly recalls his first trip to Madison Buffalo Jump State Park. He drove the gravel road south of Logan to the park’s entrance and hiked to the top of...

DATE: Oct 16, 2014 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.