recreation

Ditches are a vanishing paradise

August 29, 2022 Like 0 Guest Contributor

In the arid West, there's nothing more fun for kids and walkers than a ditch. Thousands of ditches diverted from rivers create ribbons of green life throughout the region. But as the climate becomes drier, ditches are disappearing, and the…

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YS Back to School Directory 2022

August 29, 2022 Like 0 Associate Editor

We’re online! There was just too many things we wanted to fit in print. Check out all of these places where you and your child can learn.

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Don’t Miss These Weird Sports for the Fun, the Experience, and… For Your Life

June 6, 2022 1 0 Gary Gianetti

Let’s explore 15 sports that might be fun, new, different, and challenging that you might not see on ESPN tonight.

Best of the West Issue

Best of the West 2022: Critics Choice

February 24, 2022 3 0 editor

Although our readers have a say on almost everything Best of the West, we have a little section where we like to share our own picks in BOCO.

Letter to the Editor

So You Want To Build A Water Park? De-Mystifying the Tri-Town Ballot Measure 6A

October 28, 2021 1 0 Michelle Mead

There seems to be a lot of confusion around a plan to include a water park and senior center into the community infrastructure. Is it worth the tax increase are all flying around.

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Winter Camp Directory 2021

October 26, 2021 2 0 Laurenz Busch

Are your kids ready to ascend a 14er in the dead of winter, or go back country exploring? Probably not. But these camps can get 'em ready for winter fun.

Travel

Summer of Loving Your Vacay | Summer Travel

June 4, 2021 Like 0 Brian Heuberger

Fingers crossed — the year-long pandemic that kept us locked in our homes and separated from our families is releasing its grip on our travel lives. With better news on the horizon, most people are eager to wipe the dust…

Best of the West Issue

2017 Best of the West: Readers’ Choice for Recreation

February 14, 2017 5 0 editor

Readers favorite parks, resorts and public services.

Outdoor Issue

Bunny Slopes and One-Piece Suits

November 29, 2010 Like 0 Chris Hawkins

Most skiers have their first experiences on snow not long after their first steps. My wife, for example, grew up in upstate New York and learned to ski at 3. It’s in her blood like oxygen. First, she gets excited…