Smokey again takes wildfire watch in Summit County
For Summit County firefighters, summer is a daily gauging game of wildfire preparedness and prediction. To keep fire crews engaged and the public aware of the fluctuating risk, fire officials produce a daily wildfire danger rating through the warme …
Read More »Ten Mile Creek season promising for paddlers
7 a.m., 33 degrees, snow flurries — suddenly the idea of a morning kayak run was less appealing than it had been the day before. But I’d already agreed to meet Matti Wade, owner of Ten Mile Creek Kayaks in Frisco, at his shop for an 8 a.m. run to dem …
Read More »From newsroom to classroom
At the beginning of June, the Summit Daily News will leave the Frisco building from which it has published for more than two decades to make way for a new school house. The Peak School, a private school heading into its second year of operation, pu …
Read More »Women learn outdoor skills for life
It’s time to throw away the old romantic notion that wilderness is a place for mountain men and wild beasts. This summer, wilderness is a place for women and girls to learn and grow. The Women’s Wilderness Institute is holding summer programs for gir …
Read More »Summit County high schoolers become first in family to attend college
Summit High School senior Tessa Winston has deep mountain roots. She is a sixth generation Summit County native and, this Friday, will represent the fourth generation in her family to graduate from Summit High School. This fall, however, Winston will …
Read More »Volunteer wilderness rangers learn to leave no trace
Wilderness is, by definition, an area essentially undisturbed by human activity. But when flocks of people seek out wilderness areas, maintaining natural landscapes can turn into a balancing act. Friends of the Eagles Nest Wilderness is seeking vol …
Read More »Dillon Town Council to assess recreational needs of residents
The Dillon Town Council on Tuesday discussed moving forward on the Town Park Master Plan, reviewing town fees, expanding the liquor license for the Lake Dillon Theatre and working out an agreement for parks and open space management with the Lake Dil …
Read More »Explore what’s out your back door
Maryann Gaug will speak about her latest book, “Best Easy Day Hikes Vail,” at an author event at The Next Page bookstore in Frisco today. The book includes 20 hikes — eight in Summit County and 12 in Eagle County — that range from easy to more chall …
Read More »How to help the busy bees that keep our food supply buzzing
Dear Eartha: I’ve been very concerned about the substantial loss of honeybees over the years. With the upcoming CMC workshop on backyard beekeeping, I thought it would be perfect for Eartha to discuss the ongoing issues with bees. — Larry, S …
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