Eugene Buchanan

Story in Stone: The Monument was named for its fossils. Photo: Kent Vertrees

Gettin’ Prehistoric

by Eugene Buchanan June 2, 2011

Tucked in the northwest corner of Colorado, Dinosaur National Monument feels lost in time. Here’s our guide to exploring the place.

Spectator Sport: Paddle at community parks or just hang out and watch. Photo: Courtesy Shane Sigle/REP

Making Waves

by Eugene Buchanan April 27, 2011

Colorado may be famed for its natural wonders, but it also leads the nation in imitating nature when it comes to rivers. The Centennial State is home to the most whitewater parks in the country. And these parks are helping local economies as well as changing the legal landscape when it comes to water rights.

Elevation Outdoors Guide to Boats

Spring Fever

by Eugene Buchanan April 27, 2011

Flows are up after a big snow year and it’s time to get out on the water. Whether you are heading to the local lake, canyon run, whitewater cataract or surf wave, we have chosen the best boats to keep you on top.

From the Gridiron to the Eco-Grill

by Eugene Buchanan November 8, 2010

Former Dallas Cowboy and Under Armour co-founder Ryan Wood comes clean on raising a new brand of cattle. Wearing a camo Under Armour baseball cap, faded jeans and blue-and-grey plaid shirt that matches his eyes, Ryan Wood props a boot on a fence rail at his 652-acre Sweetwood Cattle Company ranch near Steamboat Springs, Colorado. [...]

Downriver Booty

by Eugene Buchanan May 5, 2010

Presenting the best gear for getting wet in the Rockies Predator Lee The Predator’s shell features high-impact Ralvek thermoplastic for stiffness and safety, while a closed-cell waterproof foam liner dissipates impacts. The lid’s rear adjustor dials in fit, as does a pad kit for customizing. $100; predatorhelmets.com Liquidlogic Speedloader Throwbag A throw rope is the [...]

Stream of Consciousness

by Eugene Buchanan May 3, 2010

Live in Steamboat and your life becomes attuned to the rhythms of the Yampa—floods, droughts, families, goodbyes, subcontractors and of course boating, lots of boating. THE FLOOD My Dutch oven foretells the year to come. I’d last used it to bake a pineapple upside-down cake on the San Juan River. Now, it’s mocking the Archimedes [...]