Colorado Gives Day is the state’s largest single day of giving and this year is on December 7. Led by Community First Foundation, over $419 million has been raised for Colorado nonprofits between 2007 and 2020. Over 70 nonprofits from our region are participating in this year’s fundraising day. For…
Hello, snow bunnies and winter drivers! It’s that time of year when the powder is on its way if it isn’t here already! One of the best things you can do to prepare for winter is to winterize your car. Not only is it a good safety measure, but it will keep your car in tip-top shape and also reduce…
OHV and off-roading around the Durango, Colorado area is a very popular activity throughout the year. With hundreds of miles of official OHV trails, Forest Service Roads, and County Roads to explore, it’s not surprising that people come from all over the world to play in and around the off-roading…
There’s nothing like the crackle and pop of a glowing campfire. Not to mention the warmth and dancing lights a good fire provides under the stars. It’s one of the more enjoyable aspects of camping. The wilderness is a magical place where myth and legend reign supreme. Fire safety while camping…
Everybody loves a good vacation, or as The Go Gos put it “Vacation, all I ever wanted…vacation, had to get away.” But before you “get away” it is important to remember that if we want to continue to enjoy all the beautiful natural wonders of the world, we must do all we can to preserve them. Reduce…
Our dogs are important to us, and we often show our love for them by taking them with us on trips whenever we can, roughhousing with them, letting them run wild across the great outdoors, and doing whatever they want to do (with reason). These magnificent creatures do not always know their own…
How to Keep Your Campsite and Our Lands Free of Microtrash When adventuring outdoors it is important to always ‘pack it in and pack it out’ - both to preserve and respect nature. Although it is sometimes difficult to leave absolutely no trace, we still need to strive to reduce our impact as much as…
Hiking Rules for More Fun and Less Stress on Your Outdoor Adventures Durango’s many hiking trails are welcoming to visitors and locals, day-trippers and through-hikers alike, as well as mountain bikers, horseback riders, and ATV enthusiasts. Taking some time to get to know the trails could prevent…
