Mike Godfrey
Historic Timpanogos shelter may find new life as Forest Service considers restoration
Mike Godfrey for KSL.com | Posted March 29 - 9:36 p.m.
The now-dilapidated historic Timpanogos shelter may soon find new life as U.S. Forest Service considers the feasibility of restoration.
Video: How travel influencers might deceive and sabotage you
Mike Godfrey for KSL.com | Posted Dec. 26 - 11:40 a.m.
Internet influencers are using every trick in the book to get your attention, except perhaps sharing reliable information.
Why a popular Grand Canyon trail is restricted
Mike Godfrey for KSL.com | Posted Oct. 18 - 7:38 a.m.
Tragedy consistently leads to lost outdoor opportunities, including within Grand Canyon National Park, America's deadliest national park.
If attacked, should you punch a grizzly bear in the nose? And better ideas
Mike Godfrey for KSL.com | Posted Oct. 14 - 3:12 p.m.
Expert analysis of recent attack involving Rudy Noorlander and "mega grizzly" near Big Sky, Montana.
Video: 'The worst thing you can do' in bear country
Mike Godfrey for KSL.com | Posted Oct. 7 - 2:50 p.m.
Many hikers and adventurers are unknowingly increasing their likelihood of being attacked by a bear.
Iconic Timpanogos shelter destroyed; here's what's next
Mike Godfrey for KSL.com | Posted Sept. 18 - 10:44 a.m.
The historic shelter near Emerald Lake, on Mount Timpanogos, was destroyed by record snowfall. Forest managers are now considering their options.
Harassing wildlife isn't just a national park problem
Mike Godfrey for KSL.com | Posted Aug. 22 - 2:10 p.m.
Possible legal consequences for hiker harasses mountain goats on popular Mount Timpanogos trail.
At nearly 90, Utah man still hiking, exploring Utah trails
Mike Godfrey for KSL.com | Posted Aug. 6 - 7:18 a.m.
Meet an Utah hiker defying conventional limits and enjoying Utah's trails.
Angels Landing is not one-of-a-kind, after all
Mike Godfrey for KSL.com | Posted July 29 - 2:40 p.m.
Utah's most famous hike is spectacular. But it's far from the only hike of its kind.
2 forgotten anniversaries every American ought to remember
Mike Godfrey for KSL.com | Posted July 5 - 12:03 p.m.
Independence Day is also the anniversary of two of the most crucial conflicts in American history — conflicts that live on in American life to this day.
Video: A toy almost got me killed on Angels Landing
Mike Godfrey for KSL.com | Posted June 19 - 6:26 p.m.
The terrifying true story of how a simple toy almost led to my death while hiking Angels Landing, and what this episode says about Utah's national parks.
Video: The unbelievable Giant Forest of Sequoia National Park
Mike Godfrey for KSL.com | Posted May 13 - 7:24 a.m.
There's no place quite like the Giant Forest in Sequoia National Park, and time may be running out to save the largest trees on earth.
Video: Rockslide closes Kaibab Trail, Grand Canyon North Rim opening delayed
Mike Godfrey for KSL.com | Posted May 1 - 10:02 p.m.
Heavy snowfall has forced the closure of one of Grand Canyon's most iconic trails and delayed the opening of the North Rim visitor area.
Video: Could you beat up a grizzly bear? Dire lessons from recent attacks
Mike Godfrey for KSL.com | Posted April 17 - 10:24 a.m.
A hazardous narrative made its way across the globe following recent grizzly bear attacks that could lead to tragedy if these dire lessons go unheeded.
Video: 1.5B years in 7 miles, and the gear needed for crossing the Grand Canyon
Mike Godfrey for KSL.com | Posted March 30 - 4:02 p.m.
The final chapter in a three-part series on how to successfully cross the Grand Canyon "rim to rim."
Video: Bighorn ram sneers at Grand Canyon hiker
Mike Godfrey for KSL.com | Posted March 5 - 9:48 p.m.
What does it take to tick off a bighorn ram? Learn how to share the trail with wildlife.
Timeless quotes for Presidents Day
Mike Godfrey for KSL.com | Posted Feb. 20 - 8:33 a.m.
Four timeless quotations and the stories behind them from past American presidents.
2 old movies every American should watch on Jan. 6
Mike Godfrey for KSL.com | Posted Jan. 6 - 7:46 p.m.
With a shared history and rivalry dramatic enough for the big screen, two classics from Hollywood's golden age are now more relevant than ever.
Video: Visiting the largest Christmas tree on earth
Mike Godfrey for KSL.com | Posted Dec. 23 - 8:48 p.m.
Meet the Christmas tree that dwarfs all others when visiting this sacred grove in Kings Canyon National Park.
Video: The absolute best gift for lovers of the outdoors and other awesome gear
Mike Godfrey for KSL.com | Posted Dec. 3 - 10:33 a.m.
There is at least one absolute best gift you can give any of your outdoor-loving friends or family this year.
Video: How to intelligently fuel your body for the rim-to-rim hike at Grand Canyon
Mike Godfrey for KSL.com | Posted Oct. 15 - 5:02 p.m.
Avoid falling prey to the internet's misinformation about endurance hiking with these critical nutrition tips.
Video: Grizzly bear hit by truck in Yellowstone National Park
Mike Godfrey for KSL.com | Posted Sept. 30 - 8:06 p.m.
What never-before-seen footage of an injured grizzly bear can teach you about getting the most out of your trip to Yellowstone National Park.
How to intelligently train for the granddaddy of all-day hikes: Grand Canyon, rim to rim
Mike Godfrey for KSL.com | Posted Sept. 11 - 8:11 p.m.
The Rim-to-Rim trek at the Grand Canyon is so challenging that the National Park Service strongly discourages all Grand Canyon visitors from attempting such a strenuous journey in a single day.
Video: 'America the Beautiful' can unite us
Mike Godfrey for KSL.com | Posted July 4 - 10:28 a.m.
What we need most this Independence Day is a reminder of all we have in common — like the land itself.
