Mike Godfrey
Have grizzly bears returned to Utah?
Mike Godfrey for KSL.com | Posted May 4 - 10:23 p.m.
A Wyoming sheriff's deputy spotted a grizzly bear near Lake Viva Naughton, about 15 miles from the Utah border, in April of 2024, and that bear was not relocated.
Driving to Disneyland and mowing your lawn can have the same impact on air quality
Mike Godfrey for KSL.com | Posted May 3 - 7:47 p.m.
Environmental experts agree that small engines are a big problem for a Great Basin state like Utah, which is defined by successive valleys surrounded by soaring mountain ranges.
A healthier planet: One of the best gifts to give your children this or any season
Mike Godfrey for KSL.com | Posted Dec. 23 - 12:00 p.m.
Practical gift-giving guidance from Utah's public land, wildlife, waste and environmental management teams.
Could weather patterns help predict the frequency of rattlesnake bites?
Mike Godfrey for KSL.com | Posted Oct. 26 - 4:46 p.m.
Does heavy rain or snow mean more rattlesnake bites?
Avoiding risk: Keeping kids safe in bear country
Mike Godfrey for KSL.com | Posted Aug. 23 - 8:44 a.m.
A look at options to keep kids and others safe following a rash of recent bear attacks, including one in Montana where a black bear injured a 3-year-old girl as she slept in her tent.
The largest hydrothermal explosions the world has ever known
Mike Godfrey for KSL.com | Posted Aug. 19 - 4:04 p.m.
The recent explosion at Biscuit Basin grabbed headlines across the globe, but hydrothermal explosions can reach terrifying scale.
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.
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.
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.
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."
