Outdoor News
Most Recent
How Utah can protect the 12 million birds that use Great Salt Lake, per new report
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 12 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
The National Audubon Society unveiled a new habitat assessment that outlines ways to maintain and improve the Great Salt Lake and its surrounding wetlands.
This summer ski destination in the Andes isn't getting enough snow
Cristopher Ulloa, CNN | Posted July 11 - 3:35 p.m. | Save Story
The classic postcard images of the Chilean capital of Santiago surrounded by the snow-covered Andes in winter now seem like pictures from the past thanks to a years-long drought.
Why Utah's love affair with Toyota Land Cruiser is attracting attention from Japan
Eric Cabrera, KSL | Posted July 11 - 2:04 p.m. | Save Story
Here's how this Midvale automotive shop went from a small Utah community to an attraction for Japanese engineers with Toyota.
Utah senator renews calls for forest management after touring recent fires
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 11 - 9:37 a.m. | Save Story
Utah Sen. John Curtis renewed his calls for his colleagues to pass a bill to modernize forest management as he toured fire sites in Utah.
Fire leads to closures in American Fork Canyon; other new starts reported Friday
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated July 10 - 10:38 p.m. | Save Story
A campground in American Fork Canyon was evacuated after a wildfire broke out late Thursday, while a popular reservoir in the area is also closed for firefighting operations.
Eagle Point owner vows to rebuild after Cottonwood Fire devastates resort community
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Updated July 10 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story
The Cottonwood Fire burned lodges, damaged chairlifts and scorched large sections of the Eagle Point Ski Resort at Beaver Mountain.
President Trump expected to reduce the size of Utah monuments
Eva Terry, Deseret News | Posted July 10 - 8:15 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order on Monday afternoon shrinking the size of two national monuments in Utah, which currently cover a combined 5,094 square miles, the Deseret News confirmed on background with a Utah source.
British man hopes to set new cycling land speed record at Bonneville Speedway
Andrew Adams, KSL | Updated July 10 - 1:30 p.m. | Save Story
Months after a harrowing accident during a test run that left him bruised inside and out, a British man said Thursday he hoped for a better outcome this weekend as he attempted to break the cycling land speed record.
How to handle the record-breaking heat expected in Utah this weekend
Annette Campbell, KSL | Updated July 10 - 10:05 a.m. | Save Story
Health experts say triple-digit temperatures can quickly lead to serious heat-related illnesses, especially among vulnerable populations.
What's in Great Salt Lake dust? Researchers explain after dust sweeps through Salt Lake Valley
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Updated July 9 - 10:30 p.m. | Save Story
A University of Utah researcher said Wednesday's dust event particle levels reached four times the healthy threshold.
Yellowstone National Park limits fishing times due to extreme high temperatures
Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted July 9 - 7:34 p.m. | Save Story
Due to the extremely high temperatures approaching this week, Yellowstone National Park has limited the allowable fishing times.
Extreme heat is forecast for Utah this weekend, but is monsoon relief on the other side of it?
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 9 - 3:00 p.m. | Save Story
Many daily high-temperature records could be broken in Utah this weekend, but signs point to monsoonal moisture developing afterward.
4-year-old hospitalized with E. coli after swimming in Virgin River
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted July 9 - 12:02 p.m. | Save Story
Kate Garner's 4-year-old son is experiencing extreme complications from E. coli after ingesting water in the Virgin River. Garner wants to share his story to bring awareness to others.
Rescuers urge caution with northern Utah temperatures set to soar
Andrew Adams, KSL | Updated July 9 - 10:01 a.m. | Save Story
With temperatures expected to approach 105 degrees by Sunday, rescuers called for preparation and common sense.
BYU students help protect birds while making skies safer near Provo Airport
Dan Rascon, KSL | Updated July 9 - 8:01 a.m. | Save Story
A group of BYU students is helping protect bird populations while also making the skies safer for air travelers near the Provo Airport.
Where is Western drought the worst? Experts point to these places, industries
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 8 - 10:30 p.m. | Save Story
Utah and most of the rest of the West have their hands full with drought impacts, which go beyond wildfires.
Great Salt Lake tour company still operating, despite low water levels
Alex Cabrero, KSL | Updated July 7 - 10:30 p.m. | Save Story
Low water levels have forced many boat owners to pull their boats out of the Great Salt Lake Marina.
$11.5M grant to help Salt Lake City build open space, spruce up 9-Line Trail
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 7 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
The 9-Line Trail is about to get greener while a new green space is also built in the area.
