Outdoor Recreation
Have Gear, Will Deliver Anywhere
If you’re planning a camping trip in the Cascade Mountains, but don’t want to haul your gear on an airplane, have Check Outside deliver your gear to your destination.
Trout Populations Suffer from Debris Flows
As difficult as it may be to see trout killed by the debris flows from the 416 burn areas, there will be a silver lining
Vallecito Sporting Club Teaches Kids to Fish
Learn to fish, and you can feed yourself for a lifetime . . . and have fun, too.
Farmington Adds Amenities to Water Reservoir
Farmington now has a swim beach and allows hand-powered watercraft at Lake Farmington, it’s drinking-water reservoir. And earlier this month, the city opened a new campground.
Backpacker Magazine’s “Get Out More” Tour
Hosted by Backcountry Experience, Backpacker Magazine brings their “Get Out More” tour to Durango! This free event features inspirational outdoor education by Randy Propster, outdoor ambassador and expert. Learn hiking, camping, and backpacking skills and check out the latest gear. There will also be a huge gear giveaway, courtesy of the event’s sponsors! Backcountry Experience, 1205 Camino del Rio Saturday June 30,...
Durango’s True West Rodeo
True West Rodeo is brought to you by First National Bank of Durango and Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. We are very excited to have come together to bring back the western heritage of Durango for the 2018 rodeo season. This year will consist of 9 rodeos with over 4,000 spectators. True West Rodeo is pround to honor our western roots with broncs, bulls and wild west entertainment. The rodeos will be held every Wednesday June...
Outdoor Movie Night – DESPICABLE ME 3 – Friday, June 22, 2018
DESPICABLE ME 3 Rated PG Join us for a free movie under the stars at Three Springs!!! Movie starts at dusk which is between 8:30-9:00pm. Seating is first come, first serve basis. Blanket section and chair section available, please bring your own chair and/or blanket. A small concession stand will be serving popcorn, candy, soda, etc. *Bad weather may cause Three Springs to cancel this event. Please check our Facebook page for...
Animas River Days – Saturday June 2nd
Animas River Days is Durango’s only river festival, celebrating our community’s love of the river! Take part in events such as a Kayak and Canoe Slalom, a Stand Up Paddle Board/Surf Competition, and the perennial favorite, the River Parade. Complete with music, food, a beer garden, and more, this event is a wet & wild way to welcome in summer! For more information and a full schedule of events, click here. Event...
Olympic Night Race
Celebrate BMX as an Olympic Sport in the 2020 Tokyo Games. FREE RACING & 1 day memberships available. Event Dates: Friday, June 1, 2018 | 5:00pm – 8:00pm Friday, June 8, 2018 | 5:00pm – 8:00pm Durango BMX track 360 S Camino Del Rio Durango, CO 81301 Event post courtesy of Durango.org
Bar D Chuckwagon – Opens for the Season Memorial Weekend
Since 1969, the Bar D Chuckwagon Suppers has been open nightly in the summer, in Durango, Colorado offering family entertainment with a stage show and a delicious chuckwagon supper. After supper, The Bar D Wranglers perform their famous old west music stage show with cowboy songs, comedy, and lively instruments. Located under the red cliffs north of Durango, Colorado, we accommodate groups of all sizes. See Bar D Chuckwagon for a list...
Fox Fire Farms Taste of Spring Festival
Come celebrate the beginning of the season with us. Experience the new wines, live music, local artisan vendors, tours of the farm, horse drawn carriage rides, baby farm animals, delicious barbecue and other snacks. A true family oriented event! No Admission Charge! Bring the Whole Family! We hope to see you! Saturday & Sunday May 26th & 27th 2018 1-6pm Fox Fire Farms 5513 County Road 321 Ignacio, CO...
Stillwater Party in the Park
Join us for this day-long event featuring Stillwater Music youth bands, plus string ensembles from Be Frank and musical theater groups from Durango Arts Center. Over 100 students will perform and there will be booths hosted by area organizations featuring many summer programs for kids. Yummy food, family friendly – don’t miss it! FREE ADMISSION Many thanks to Alpine Bank and Durango Friends of the Arts for sponsoring Party...
Outdoor Movie Night – JUMANJI – Welcome to the Jungle–When: Friday, June 8, 2018
JUMANJI – Welcome to the Jungle Rated PG-13 Join us for a free movie under the stars at Three Springs!!! Movie starts at dusk which is between 8:30-9:00pm. Seating is first come, first serve basis. Blanket section and chair section available (you bring your own). A small concession stand will be serving popcorn, candy, soda, etc. *Bad weather may cause Three Springs to cancel this event. Please check our Facebook page for any...
Meet the Wolves at Three Springs – Saturday May 19th
Wolfwood Refuge visits Three Springs! FREE FAMILY EVENT! Come meet the wolves at Three Springs on Saturday, May 19th, 2018 from 10:00am – 5:00pm. Learn interesting facts about these fascinating animals with informational talks given at 11:30am and 2:30pm. Each year Wolfwood provides free, interactive educational outreach programs for over 60 different groups. Three Springs is offering a chance for families to come and learn about...
Thursday Senior Bike Ride
The Durango Touring Society is teaming up with members of Seniors Outdoors to join them on their weekly ride through the Animas Valley. If you’re over the hill or would just like to ride over a hill (or two) at a comfortable pace (no drop group ride), meet at Santa Rita Park each Thursday through the summer. Ride leaves at 9 am. Coffee and pastry stop at PJ’s, Dalton Ranch. For information call Jim Newman 884-7717....
Bears Emerge from Winter Hibernation
Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds homeowners to lock up trash, remove bird feeders, and protect small livestock as bears begin to emerge from winter hibernation.
Full Moon Hike with Durango Nature Studies
Enjoy April’s Full Moon with Durango Nature Studies and learn about the amazingly intelligent and adaptive coyote. We will discuss how coyotes have managed to survive and thrive in various environments. We will even step into the paws of a coyote and howl at the full moon. To register, contact Grace Gordon at (740) 504-3398 or grace@durangonaturestudies.org Cost: Free for members and kids under 12, $10 for non-members Falls Creek...
Cortez Receives Grant for New Park
The City of Cortez will turn the old high school property into a new, 11-acre park for the south side of town.
Earth Day Festival
Join Durango Nature Studies and many other community partners for our 9th annual Earth Day Festival. In addition to an array of booths which will showcase the important work of many regional nonprofit organizations, we will have a number of fun activities, including our traditional 5k and Family Fun Run. The race will start and end at Rotary Park. Date: Sunday, April 22, 2018 Place: Rotary Park 1565 East Second Ave., Durango CO 81301...
“Mixtress” with Dawn Glanc
Dawn Glanc is coming to Durango to screen her new film “Mixtress.” Mixed climbing, especially sport mixed climbing, has been rapidly changing. Over the past 20 years, a few women in North America have put their mark on mixed climbing history. This is a movie about each one of these modern pioneers. The women in this film have raised the bar in mixed climbing and have helped shape the genre into what it is today. Featuring...