It’s never too early to start thinking about ski season. And with the inferno that was August behind us, the good folks at Open Snow have gone out on their annual limb to bring us the 2025-26 winter season outlook.
Summer in Colorado culminates with the glorious arrival of Palisade peach season. And if you happen to be among those who think the Palisade peach is far superior to the average mealy grocery store variety, it may be more than just a case of West Slope pride.
Think long-distance back-packing is tough? Consider this next time you’re slogging up a steep switchback: Minnesota’s Jamey Mossengren, aka “The Unicycling Unicorn,” just completed the 3,100-mile Continental Divide Trail (CDT) – and he did half of it on one wheel.
You may have already noticed, but bear activity in town is heating up. According to the City of Durango, the “significant uptick” is driven, in part, by a poor acorn crop due to dry conditions. It’s a familiar yet sad scenario where the lack of natural food pushes bears into town in search of a quick and easy meal.
There’s a new familiar face at the Durango Arts Center. This week, the local nonprofit arts organization announced it has hired longtime resident and Jill-of-all-trades Bath Lamberson Warren to take the helm.
If you practically crash your car ogling the 1970s glory of this album cover every time it pops up on your touchscreen, you’ll want to listen up. Not one, but two, ’70s soft rock icons will be appearing at this year’s La Plata County Fair: Firefall and Orleans.
One of the newest kids on Durango’s restaurant block, The Tangled Horn, is in a pickle. According to owner Seth Broadhead, the eatery/music venue at 275 E. 8th Ave. (next door to Anarchy Brewing) is in danger of closing its doors.
After its inaugural year in 2024, the Durango Vintage Bike Swap and Show is back for another round. This year’s event, which takes place Fri.-Sat., July 11-12, promises even more good times for lovers of bikes – vintage or otherwise.
