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New tribal national park in North Dakota aims to preserve rugged, scenic landscape
Jack Dura, Associated Press | Posted April 27 - 9:10 a.m. | Save Story
A new tribal national park in North Dakota's rugged Badlands is opening a little-seen area of the dramatic landscape to hikers and other outdoors enthusiasts, part of a Native American tribe's efforts to preserve the land and encourage recreation.
What to expect as massive project to fix Millcreek Canyon's aging road begins
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted April 26 - 2:46 p.m. | Save Story
Construction will begin soon on the upper section of Mill Creek Canyon Road, which will also impact some access in the popular canyon over the next two summers.
Bear attack survivor laughs, speaks out after completing jaw reconstruction treatment
Gabriela Fletcher, KSL.com | Posted April 25 - 7:12 p.m. | Save Story
Nearly two years after his groundbreaking "jaw in a day" surgery, bear attack survivor Rudy Noorland is celebrating his recovery and thanking his Utah hospital care team.
Utah ended up with a near-normal snowpack. Here's how the rest of the West fared
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted April 25 - 3:04 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's snowpack season basically sums up what played out all across the West. Some states won big, while others nearly broke unwanted records.
Gov. Cox issues drought declaration for 17 counties, urges Utahns to be 'mindful' of water
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted April 24 - 5:09 p.m. | Save Story
Gov. Spencer Cox issued a drought declaration for 17 of Utah's 29 counties, following a snowpack collection season that was beneficial for parts of Utah and less than ideal for others.
Streets will be closed as Salt Lake City Marathon returns this weekend
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted April 24 - 1:40 p.m. | Save Story
The Salt Lake City Marathon returns this Saturday, as will the associated traffic impacts while the event occurs.
Utahraptor State Park offers history beyond dinosaurs and fossils
Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV | Posted April 24 - 11:25 a.m. | Save Story
The new Utahraptor State Park in Moab memorializes dinosaurs, fossils, and people who lived there not of their own choosing.
'That's bull carp': Utah Lake Authority launches comedic campaign to improve public opinion
Gabriela Fletcher, KSL.com | Posted April 24 - 10:03 a.m. | Save Story
The Utah Lake Authority hopes to improve public opinion and correct misconceptions of Utah Lake through its new Utah Lake is My Lake awareness campaign.
Most Utah lawns could wait for watering, experts say
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted April 22 - 7:14 p.m. | Save Story
Utah water managers and other experts say most Utahns shouldn't need to water lawns until mid-May.
Jordan River trail now connects to a new city. Will addition help it reach its full potential?
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted April 22 - 5:02 p.m. | Save Story
A new Jordan River trailhead offers new recreation opportunities while linking a new city previously cut off from the river trail.
Gov. Cox issues wildfire executive order as Utah prepares for the 'unexpected'
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted April 21 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
Gov. Spencer Cox issued an executive order Monday that seeks to bolster Utah's wildfire preparedness and coordination ahead of the anticipated fire season.
Unique southern Utah museum highlights conservation through thousands of taxidermy animals
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted April 20 - 9:08 p.m. | Save Story
The Bryce Canyon Wildlife Conservation Museum is something of a hidden gem in Garfield County that holds a large collection of taxidermy animals.
Trump moves to rescind public lands conservation rule
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News | Posted April 19 - 10:53 a.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump's Department of Interior is moving to rescind the BLM's Public Lands Rule that set conservation on the same footing with other forms of use on federal public land.
Gov. Cox considers drought order for parts of Utah; Lake Powell faces below-normal runoff
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted April 18 - 6:17 a.m. | Save Story
Gov. Spencer Cox says his office is working on a drought-related emergency declaration for parts of the state amid poor spring runoff outlooks.
Focused on tariffs and the border, some travelers are canceling trips to Utah
Annie Knox and Courtney Johns, KSL-TV | Posted April 17 - 8:22 a.m. | Save Story
Some international travelers are staying home instead of coming to Utah.
Advisories issued as wintry weather, cooler temperatures return to Utah
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Updated April 16 - 2:46 p.m. | Save Story
At least one more dose of winter is headed to Utah's mountains while the state's snowpack melts.
Artist wants help with art sculpture at Salt Lake City park
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted April 15 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
An "internationally recognized" artist has been selected to construct a future "community-driven" public art installation at Salt Lake City's newest park.
Nature center's Black Birders Week plans tweaked after claims of racism
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted April 14 - 10:29 p.m. | Save Story
The Ogden Nature Center's plans to mark Black Birders Week prompted backlash from foes who see them as racially divisive but will go forward, though in a different form.
6 walking trails along the Wasatch Front that are perfect for all ages
Caitlin Keith, Deseret News | Posted April 14 - 8:31 a.m. | Save Story
Spring is officially here, and the weather across Utah is beginning to warm, which means you might be looking for a way to be outside more. Here is a list of six easy walking trails along the Wasatch Front.
Reconnecting with nature: How Utah hikers are finding mental wellness in the mountains
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted April 13 - 3:25 p.m. | Save Story
In an era of unprecedented technology and mental health crises, local hikers are finding solace in the mountains.
April's full moon is a 'micromoon.' Here's what that means
Kameryn Griesser and Ashley Strickland, CNN | Posted April 12 - 2:21 p.m. | Save Story
Sharp-eyed lunar lovers may notice April's full moon looks smaller than usual this month, and despite its "pink moon" namesake, the orb will have a white-golden hue.
Salt Lake City's newest art walk unearths a hidden downtown gem
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted April 12 - 9:59 a.m. | Save Story
A new downtown art installation traces the path of an invisible water source, bringing attention to it and the importance of water.
BLM warns against illegal parties on public lands after breaking up nonpermitted rave
Daniella Rivera, KSL-TV | Posted April 11 - 9:39 p.m. | Save Story
The Bureau of Land Management is focused on enforcement ahead of the weekend and urging people to avoid throwing illegal, nonpermitted parties on public lands.
Popular Arches hike set to reopen after staff shortages prompted temporary closure
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted April 11 - 10:47 a.m. | Save Story
A strenuous but popular hike at Arches National Park will soon reopen after it was temporarily closed over staffing shortages.
Utah's reservoirs in great shape; no threat of flooding
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News | Posted April 10 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Much of Utah got through this last water year with near-normal conditions for snowfall and precipitation, and water experts say an early, mid-elevation melt will bring a runoff with little threat of flooding.
Baby colobus monkey born at Utah's Hogle Zoo
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted April 10 - 8:19 a.m. | Save Story
Springtime is known for baby animals, and the Utah's Hogle Zoo has been living up to that expectation this year.
Strong water year will keep beaches small at Bear Lake
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted April 9 - 5:02 p.m. | Save Story
Another strong snowpack for northern Utah means beachgoers will have to compete for less space on the beaches of Bear Lake this summer.
Utah's snowpack was close to normal this year. Here's why it still gets a 'C'
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted April 8 - 3:04 p.m. | Save Story
After delivering back-to-back "A's," Utah's top snowpack expert says he's giving this year's collection a "C" — but there's a lot to consider in that grade.
Draper aquarium welcomes 4 macaroni penguins
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted April 8 - 9:04 a.m. | Save Story
The Loveland Living Planet Aquarium has added four unique penguins to its resident colony and is asking the public for help naming them.
Annual tulip festival to showcase nearly 1M flowers, largest in event history
Gabriela Fletcher, KSL.com | Posted April 7 - 6:08 p.m. | Save Story
The annual Thanksgiving Point Tulip Festival plans to showcase over 900,000 flowers across the Ashton Gardens beginning on April 9.
What you should do if you find a baby bird on the sidewalk
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted April 6 - 7:51 p.m. | Save Story
If you're taking a walk and come across a young bird on the sidewalk near a tree, you probably should resist the urge to take it home, but that doesn't mean you should always do nothing.
How Utah land and watershed project gives a helping hand to nature
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News | Posted April 6 - 12:51 p.m. | Save Story
The Mule Deer Foundation, Sportsmen for Fish and Wildlife, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and other sportsmen's groups pledged a record $6.6 million to help restore Utah landscapes and troubled watershed areas across Utah.
BLM enforcement officers shut down illegal party on public land
Daniella Rivera, KSL-TV | Posted April 4 - 10:05 p.m. | Save Story
The Bureau of Land Management is working on enforcement as they say illegal parties on public land threaten both the environment and public safety.
This Utah resort just exceeded 500 inches of snow for the year
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted April 3 - 7:53 a.m. | Save Story
The past couple days of heavy snowfall in Little Cottonwood Canyon pushed Alta Ski Area over the 500-inch mark for the season just before Utah resorts begin to wind down for the year.
No joke: Wintry storm pulls April Fools' Day trick on northern Utah valleys
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted April 1 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Late-season valley snow Tuesday morning proved to be tricky for Utah travelers.
Salt Lake City closes Jordan River Parkway section amid 'cartel activity' concerns
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Updated April 1 - 12:26 p.m. | Save Story
A section of the Jordan River Parkway trail in Salt Lake City is now closed possibly for months over multiple issues along the route, including public safety concerns.
A tale of two stranded horses that became fast friends
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News | Posted April 1 - 10:01 a.m. | Save Story
Two beached horses who don't do well dealing with the unknown are recuperating at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab.
Father, 2 boys scale cliff to hang American flag in Zion National Park
Stephanie DeGraw, St. George News | Posted April 1 - 7:25 a.m. | Save Story
A father and two sons scaled Moonlight Buttress in Zion National Park to hang an American flag last Wednesday.
Utah raises prices for fishing, hunting and other fees for nonresidents
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted April 1 - 6:25 a.m. | Save Story
State wildlife managers say nonresidents coming to Utah to hunt and fish should prepare for a "moderate adjustment" in costs beginning in July.
Family narrowly misses being crushed by boulder in Ogden Canyon
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted March 31 - 10:34 p.m. | Save Story
Margo Pomazongo and her family were finishing up a visit to Utah for spring break on Sunday, when she said they narrowly missed being crushed by a boulder.
Utah's next storm could produce another foot of mountain snow, some for the valleys
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted March 31 - 10:17 a.m. | Save Story
Another storm arriving this week could produce over a foot of snow in the state's mountains, as well as some valley snow.
Utah senators want to give Bonneville Shoreline Trail national recognition
Caitlin Keith, Deseret News | Posted March 30 - 9:45 a.m. | Save Story
Utah Sens. John Curtis and Mike Lee introduced a new bill this week to make the Bonneville Shoreline Trail a National Scenic Trail.
Here's how much the feds put into Utah's national parks
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted March 29 - 5:03 p.m. | Save Story
A new report by the University of Utah's Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute showed more than 11 million people visited Utah's "Mighty Five" national parks last year, a 5% increase over the previous year.
Record warmth to end with arriving storm, but has Utah's snowpack already peaked?
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Updated March 28 - 8:39 a.m. | Save Story
A run of warm weather this week will give way to cooler temperatures beginning on Friday before valley rain and mountain snow over the weekend.
First responders urge caution as Ogden river waters run high
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted March 27 - 10:22 p.m. | Save Story
Weber County deputies are asking people to be careful as springtime weather brings some strong currents to the Ogden River.
She's a champion at putting the fly where she wants it
Lee Benson, Deseret News | Posted March 27 - 5:03 p.m. | Save Story
It looks effortless the way champion fly caster Audrey Wilson does it. But as anyone who's tried it can attest, putting that fake fly where you want it is anything but easy.
How a Salt Lake underpass became a quasi-park, with an assist from an RSL legend
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted March 26 - 5:01 p.m. | Save Story
An empty lot underneath an off-ramp bridge will soon be home to a pair of futsal courts and other amenities, potentially bridging Salt Lake City's Central Ninth neighborhood.
Deputies caution about melting ice, snow and fast-moving rivers amid fast warmup
Andrew Adams, KSL-TV | Posted March 25 - 9:22 p.m. | Save Story
As temperatures saw a quick warmup into the low 70s Tuesday, deputies were cautioning those headed to the outdoors about multiple potential hazards posed by melting ice and snow.
Spring doesn't mean the ski and snowboard season is over
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted March 25 - 8:35 p.m. | Save Story
Don't let the warm weather fool you. There's still a lot of skiing and snowboarding to be had at Utah resorts.
Feds unfreeze $50M grant for Great Salt Lake projects ahead of uncertain runoff
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted March 25 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Utah expects some additional Great Salt Lake gains after a "remarkably average" snowpack collection season. The lake is also receiving federal aid after some uncertainty.
And they're off! Raising and racing sled dogs a passion for Idaho man
Allan Steele, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted March 24 - 12:36 p.m. | Save Story
Dog sledding is technically a competitive sport, but as an Idaho musher noted, for most, it's hardly a money-making business.
Snow Squad: Deer Valley Ski Patrol demonstrates avalanche rescue dogs' intense training, drills
Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV | Posted March 23 - 7:05 p.m. | Save Story
When avalanches strike, Deer Valley Ski Resort's Ski Patrol brings in its furry search crew: dogs with the training to find people quickly.
Why Utah researchers plan to study one of Great Salt Lake's key residents
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted March 22 - 5:02 p.m. | Save Story
Westminster University researchers recently received $50,000 to explore how water salinity and other variables impact a vital Great Salt Lake species.
Another winter advisory issued in Utah ahead of spring temps
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted March 21 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
Some of Utah's mountain areas could receive another foot of snow this weekend before warmth brings 70-degree temperatures back to the Wasatch Front.
Cox celebrates Utah's recent snowpack bump, cautions some cities will still have to 'sacrifice'
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted March 21 - 8:04 a.m. | Save Story
Even with a much-needed snowpack bump, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox says he believes water districts will have to work closely with municipalities on water consumption this year.
Luxury rail company plans to expand scenic train route to include more of Utah
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted March 21 - 7:38 a.m. | Save Story
There will soon be a new scenic way to travel between Utah's and Colorado's capital cities.
Why feds are asking people to avoid these popular Utah climbing spots, for now
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted March 20 - 11:06 a.m. | Save Story
Federal land managers are asking rock climbers to avoid climbing in a canyon near Moab for most of the spring because it aligns with a vital period for one of the canyon's resident species.
Hogle Zoo welcomes female Chinese red panda
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted March 20 - 8:21 a.m. | Save Story
William, the Chinese red panda, will no longer be alone in his enclosure at Utah's Hogle Zoo after a female red panda from Ohio has joined him.
