Cañon City is a small town with a big reputation. Outsiders know it as Prison Valley. It’s home to 11 state and federal lock-ups, including the notorious SuperMax – ADX. In recent years, however, Cañon City has turned to outdoor recreation as a way to remake its image and its economy. 

In the shadows of the condemned, volunteers build bike trails, kayak parks, and climbing crags. 

Cormac McCrimmon reports on the transition underway