Mike Godfrey
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Is torturing wildlife legal in Utah?
Mike Godfrey for KSL.com | Posted June 29 - 8:37 a.m.
A recent and troubling case of animal cruelty in Wyoming has sparked renewed focus on the laws governing the treatment of wildlife across the United States.
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Lack of data, know-how leads to some recycling blindness throughout Utah
Mike Godfrey for KSL.com | Posted June 10 - 6:17 a.m.
When you place recyclables into you blue bin, what happens to them? Turns out, little is known about what and how much is getting recycled in Utah.
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Making your home a sanctuary for Utah's little miracle workers
Mike Godfrey for KSL.com | Posted April 29 - 8:04 p.m.
Utah's native pollinators are in trouble and need your help. Here are things that can assist in making Utah a sanctuary.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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."
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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