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Recent moisture and cold overnight temperatures may improve trail conditions at Boggy Draw, with early rides expected to be best 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.

The Forest Service plans to limit dispersed camping at Navajo Lake in the Lizard Head Wilderness, reducing sites from more than 50 to nine to protect water quality, wildlife habitat, and wilderness conditions.

Phil checks in with early winter conditions around Boggy Draw, Lizard Head Pass, and Rico — including muddy trail closures, first ski tours of the season, and what riders and skiers can expect this weekend.

Trail reporter Phil says recent rain and mountain snow are changing conditions across Boggy Draw, Cortez, and Rico. Riders and hikers may find limited windows to get outside before more moisture returns Sunday.

Warm, dry weather continues through Thursday before a Pacific storm brings rain, mountain snow, and cooler temps heading into the weekend.

Trail reporter Phil says it’s shaping up to be another great Four Corners weekend for mountain bikers and hikers, with cool temperatures, clear skies, and plenty of color still hanging on in the cottonwoods — plus a new local event for riders in Dolores.

The U.S. Supreme Court leaves in place a ruling that protects public land access across the West by upholding legal corner crossing.

Utah’s most exclusive hunting permits open for applications on October 28th. Sportsman permits offer extended seasons and access to nearly every open unit for big game species like elk, bison, deer, and bighorn sheep.

Monsoon season brings beauty and danger to the Colorado Plateau. Stay safe from lightning and flash floods with these tips for outdoor recreation.