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4Ocean calls for plastic reduction, invites retailers to fight pollution in the way they manufacture
Cara MacDonald, KSL.com | Posted Jun 19th - 7:13pm
A dedicated session at the Outdoor Retailer Market in Denver showcased 4Ocean, the world’s largest ocean cleanup company, and their mission to reduce and clean up plastic pollution.
Outdoor Retailer honors the outdoor community’s most inspiring individuals
Cara MacDonald, KSL.com | Posted Jun 19th - 3:21pm
Outdoor Retailer attendees gathered at the Hyatt Regency hotel in Denver Tuesday night to see some of the most inspiring members of their community receive awards for work in getting others into the outdoors.
What events like Outdoor Retailer do for the outdoor industry
Cara MacDonald, KSL.com | Posted Jun 19th - 12:09pm
Outdoor Retailer has been a staple of the outdoor recreation industry for years, but many people don’t fully understand what it does for the outdoor industry or why it has such a massive economic impact.
State water expert not predicting major flooding, warns about high, dangerous waters
Dan Rascon, KSL TV | Posted Jun 16th - 12:01pm
The State’s water expert is not predicting major flooding this season, even though rivers are running very high.
Summer 2019 Outdoor Retailer market to showcase gear, sustainability and recreation in Denver
Cara MacDonald, KSL.com | Posted Jun 16th - 7:21am
Outdoor Retailer’s June event is getting ready to kick off the summer outdoor recreation season in Denver from June 18-20, and companies are gearing up to show off their latest advancements.
Activity passes bundle Utah’s top attractions into affordable packages
Sloan Schrage, KSL TV | Posted Jun 15th - 12:50pm
Several activities passes are promising to save families money by bundling Utah adventures into a single pass.
Multi-million dollar project restores aspen ecosystems on Monroe Mountain
Cara MacDonald, KSL.com | Posted Jun 15th - 11:25am
Multiple organizations have invested millions of dollars in recent years to restore aspen tree ecosystems on Monroe Mountain in southern Utah.
What to get your outdoorsy dad for Father's Day
Cara MacDonald, KSL.com | Posted Jun 15th - 7:13am
REI Salt Lake City’s Kieran Balazs is an outdoorsy dad as well as an industry expert, and he offered his advice to KSL.com in picking gifts under $100 this year.
Massive lake trout smashes the catch and release record at Flaming Gorge
Grant Olsen, KSL.com Contributor | Posted Jun 14th - 2:31pm
A 48-inch lake trout caught (and released) at Flaming Gorge last month has been officially recognized as the new state record.
Spending time in nature boosts health, study finds
Maureen O'Hare, CNN | Posted Jun 14th - 10:41am
We're told to eat our five a day, get 150 minutes of exercise a week -- and now a weekly blast of The Great Outdoors might one day be part of recommended guidelines too.
Swift water rescue at Zion prompts officials to keep Virgin River, Narrows closed for now
Cara MacDonald, KSL.com | Posted Jun 13th - 9:01pm
Zion National Park officials are urging visitors to be cautious around rushing water after a child was put in a precarious position due to swift, high water levels in the Virgin River on Wednesday.
Hike of the week: Conquering Mount Nebo
Cara MacDonald, KSL.com | Posted Jun 13th - 2:01pm
Near Spanish Fork, Mount Nebo’s 5,000 foot climb to its south summit has taken a place as one of central Utah’s most prized hikes.
How have wildfires affected Utah Lake? Researchers are looking into it
Kim Bojórquez, KSL | Posted Jun 13th - 6:40am
As BYU researchers test how last summer's wildfires are affecting Utah's watersheds, UVU researchers are finding a solution to clean toxic algae from Utah Lake.
High water levels raise flood concerns, improve recreation at Lake Powell, Utah Lake and Great Salt Lake
Cara MacDonald, KSL.com | Posted Jun 12th - 8:07pm
Precipitation in 2019 has been very high and winter snowpack is only just beginning to melt, thus bringing significant increases in water levels to lakes and reservoirs throughout Utah.
What to do in 24 hours in Park City
Cara MacDonald, KSL.com | Posted Jun 12th - 3:15pm
Park City is an excellent destination for a staycation or a stop on the way for road trippers. Rachel Buhler, spokeswoman for Visit Park City, gave KSL.com her advice for an ideal 24-hour vacation in Park City.
Capitol Reef National Park officials investigating vandalism incident at backcountry site
Jacob Klopfenstein, KSL.com | Updated Jun 12th - 11:38am
Law enforcement officials at Capitol Reef National Park are investigating a vandalism incident at a backcountry location of the park.
Sports retailer evo to build new campus in Salt Lake Granary district
Jasen Lee, KSL | Posted Jun 12th - 8:03am
Seattle-based outdoor and action sports retailer evo announced Tuesday the company will develop Campus SLC in the Granary district, just south of downtown Salt Lake City.
Officials close off fishing in section of Utah Lake State Park due to concerns over hooks
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Jun 11th - 5:12pm
A rather popular fishing spot at Utah Lake State Park was closed off for good this week due to safety concerns caused by hooks left on law enforcement mooring lines, park officials said.
DWR introduces new K-9 officers to 'paw-trol' Utah's wildlife areas
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Updated Jun 10th - 7:05pm
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources' newest officers have some bark.
