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Today’s KSJD Outdoor Report explores the history of sea shanties in American waters and their roots in maritime labor and culture.

People come to the Roaring Fork Valley from all over the world; some stay and decide to make it home. A handful of these immigrants shared stories of success, adventure, growth and validation in Basalt earlier this month as part of English in Action's 9th annual Immigrant Voices event.

The Trump administration's deadline to "review and remove" has passed with shops in the National Park closed for the season.

The $120 million real estate sale has been shrouded in confidentiality, but Kaya Williams has insights into what might happen next to the 3,700-acre property in Old Snowmass. She broke news of the sale for Aspen Journalism and the Aspen Daily News on Dec. 17.

A look back at the life of Ansel Adams, the iconic photographer whose work shaped American conservation and redefined landscape photography.

Today’s KSJD Outdoor Report takes us to the marble quarries of Mount Pentelicus in Greece — where ancient workers carved the fine white stone that became the Parthenon. Built in 447 BCE under Pericles’ leadership, the temple of Athena showcases a blend of Doric and Ionic design, precise optical refinements, and artistry that continues to inspire architecture around the world.

A new report shows private equity hollowed out skateboarding brands, leaving debt and layoffs. Independent shops and rider-owned companies offer a way forward.

Each summer, the Four Bar S arena in Howard, Colorado, comes alive with riders of all ages. From kids on ponies to seasoned horsewomen in their seventies, the grassroots gymkhana series is more than a competition — it’s a legacy of community, family, and horsemanship.

Researchers excavate Rock Springs’ historic Chinatown, uncovering artifacts from the 1885 massacre that killed 28 Chinese workers in Wyoming.

Andy Adams turned real cowboy life into classic Western fiction. Learn how his legacy shaped the myth and reality of the American cowboy.