Uncompahgre National Forest - The Durango Herald

USDA to use outdoors recreation to boost economy around national forests, grasslands

Outdoor recreation sector grew at three times the rate of the larger U.S. economy last year

DATE: Jan 31, 2023 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Crews fight new wildfire north of Norwood in Uncompahgre Forest

Fire has moderate spread potential, Forest Service says

DATE: Jun 30, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

For cheap, healthful meals, try foraging

Spring is an ideal time to learn about nature’s bounty

DATE: May 6, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Backcountry skier killed in avalanche near Lizard Head Pass

Telluride skier was reported missing Sunday; searchers found body Monday

DATE: Mar 5, 2019 | CATEGORY: Local News

Ridgway RiverFest will go despite low water, drought

The Uncompahgre Watershed Partnership, which organizes the Ridgway RiverFest, has decided that the show must go on this year despite record-setting low flows. The festival will be held Satur...

DATE: Jun 27, 2018 | CATEGORY: Local News

Historic coal chute awaits hikers in Illium Valley

Historic Galloping Goose trail’s coal chute awaits hikers in Illium Valley

DATE: May 31, 2018 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Bill would name peaks after Norwood climbers

Fowler and Baskoff dedicated lives to the sport

DATE: Jun 22, 2017 | CATEGORY: Outdoors

Before spreading ashes on public lands, check the rules

Agencies have different requirements for private ceremonies with cremains

DATE: Jan 10, 2016 | CATEGORY: Local News

Bennet to attend ceremony in Ophir

U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet will be among the dignitaries celebrating an addition to the Uncompahgre National Forest on Tuesday in Ophir. After a 12-year effort, 1,145 acres of paten...

DATE: Jun 27, 2014 | CATEGORY: Local News

Photos: La Plata County Fair on Friday

Photos: La Plata County Fair in full swing Thursday

Photos: Elkhorn Fire on Sunday

Photos: Animus on the AnimasBoxing in Durango took place on beautiful summer day on July 5

Boxing in Durango took place on beautiful summer day on July 5

Photos: Archers take aimPurgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Purgatory Resort hosts the Total Archery Challenge

Photos: A rockin’ good timeThe 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

The 71st annual Four Corners Gem and Mineral Show

Photos: Durango gets ‘Wet and Wild’

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