Outdoor Recreation

The San Juan Mountains Association will host a guided wildflower walk at Canyons of the Ancients National Monument on May 16, highlighting native plants and the high desert ecosystem.

The latest Boggy Draw trail report previews the 12 Hours of Mesa Verde race, current trail conditions, seasonal openings, and warm weather expected across the Four Corners this weekend.

Riders are seeing mostly dry trails at Boggy Draw, with some sandy and muddy spots lingering. Warm, windy weather continues as local trail events and volunteer opportunities ramp up.

Low river flows and invasive zebra mussels are raising concerns in southwest Colorado, as experts warn of a short boating season and risks to waterways.

Authorities are investigating vandalism at a petroglyph site near Moab, where ancient rock art was defaced, prompting reminders to visit cultural sites respectfully.

Phil is here with a breezy check in on local hiking and biking conditions as we head into the weekend!

Warm, breezy weather continues across the Four Corners with highs well above normal. Snowpack remains low at about 54% of median.

The latest Boggy Draw trail report highlights wet trail conditions, upcoming bike events, and early spring riding opportunities across the Four Corners.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife has begun selling 2026–2027 fishing licenses and is inviting anglers to a public meeting in Granby as regional snowpack sits well below average.

Below average snowfall this year is hurting the ski industry's bottom line in the Rocky Mountains, as resorts work to get guests on the slope with less snow. CSU Professor Michael Childers says this should prompt long-term thinking about climate change and the ski industry.