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Advisory issued as late-season wintry storm arrives in Utah ahead of summer-like warmup
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Updated May 17 - 9:36 a.m. | Save Story
Federal forecasters say Utah is on tap for a "whirlwind" next few days with a "winter-like" storm this weekend before a more summer-like warmup next week.
'I felt great': Utah man, 86, reportedly the oldest person ever to hike Peru's Inca Trail
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted May 17 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
Utahn Gary Bybee, 86, hiked Peru's Inca Trail earlier this month, reportedly becoming the oldest person ever to complete the mountainous trek to Machu Picchu.
Missing hiker found safe after surviving weeks in snowy California mountains
Christopher Weber, Associated Press | Posted May 16 - 1:59 p.m. | Save Story
When the Vermilion Valley Resort in California's eastern Sierra shut down for the winter, the staff left cabin doors unlocked just in case a wayward hiker needed shelter during the frequent mountain snowstorms. That decision may have saved the life of Tiffany Slaton, who was missing for nearly three weeks.
Mormon crickets take over Holden and Fillmore area
Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV | Posted May 15 - 6:16 a.m. | Save Story
In the small town of Holden, in Millard County, spring has officially arrived — and so have the Mormon crickets.
Bear struck, killed by vehicle near Bear Lake
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted May 14 - 6:37 p.m. | Save Story
Bear Lake State Park officials are asking drivers to slow down and pay attention after a black bear was recently struck and killed by a vehicle near a popular beach.
Out fishin': Thousands of Utah kids, young adults with special needs take to the pond
Gabriela Fletcher, KSL.com | Posted May 13 - 9:43 p.m. | Save Story
Several local and state agencies joined together to provide an outdoor experience for kids and adults with special needs at the annual Kids Fishing Day on Tuesday.
UDOT announces reopening dates for some of Utah's biggest mountain routes
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted May 13 - 4:36 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's remaining picturesque seasonal routes are slated to reopen just in time for the Memorial Day weekend.
Going full throttle: Utah family builds 'crazy' off-road beasts
Kathleen Clove, KSL.com | Posted May 13 - 9:01 a.m. | Save Story
Building the lightest and most capable off-road vehicles on the face of the earth? That's Utah-based Adrenalin Industries' specialty.
90-year-old Provo man surprised on his favorite trail after more than 4,000 hikes
Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV | Posted May 11 - 5:02 p.m. | Save Story
Henry Miles of Provo received a surprise from the community on his favorite hiking trail for his 90th birthday.
Adaptive mountain bike skills course opens in West Valley City
Gabriela Fletcher, KSL.com | Posted May 11 - 9:55 a.m. | Save Story
A new bike trail created to allow mountain bikers of any skill level or age to gain skills opened Friday in West Valley City.
Provo waterpark owners face pushback from neighbors over expansion plans
Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV | Posted May 10 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
The owners of longtime Provo waterpark Splash Summit are touting a plan for expansion as neighbors push back against it.
Why off-roading access matters to these Utah senators
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News | Posted May 9 - 10:30 p.m. | Save Story
The U.S. Senate passed a resolution introduced by Utah Sens. John Curtis and Mike Lee to overturn a Biden administration rule restricting the use of off-road vehicles in the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.
Pictures of the future: How a photographer is joining the movement to save the Great Salt Lake
Peter Rosen, KSL-TV | Posted May 9 - 9:32 p.m. | Save Story
It is a possibility that's easy to ignore: the Great Salt Lake could dry up. But photographer Nick Pedersen is trying to put it right in front of Utahns — on a couple of billboards.
Male cub of Grizzly 399 killed in vehicle collision
Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted May 8 - 10:14 p.m. | Save Story
Grizzly 1058, a 5-year-old male cub of famed Grizzly 399, was hit by a vehicle and has died, Grand Teton National Park announced this week.
'Sanctuary for our community': Sandy opens revitalized wetland park
Gabriela Fletcher, KSL.com | Posted May 8 - 7:10 p.m. | Save Story
Sandy dedicated a new wetland park area on Thursday, relocating the habitat away from the city's urban core to preserve waterfowl and other wildlife.
Feds adjust Utah's water outlook after warm, dry April affects spring snowmelt
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted May 8 - 5:38 p.m. | Save Story
April didn't provide Utah with many favors after an already complicated snowpack collection season.
The Division of Outdoor Recreation has a dream goal, starts with life jacket safety
Jodi Reynosa, KSL-TV | Posted May 8 - 11:21 a.m. | Save Story
As weather warms up and Memorial Day approaches, state officials have issued this reminder: "Wear a life jacket."
'It became this really cool thing': Utah's long history with mammoths
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted May 7 - 4:04 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's new NHL team name puts the state's mammoth history back into the spotlight.
77-year-old man dies after fall at Arches National Park
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted May 7 - 1:53 p.m. | Save Story
A 77-year-old man from Germany apparently fell and died while hiking along the Windows Loop trail at Arches National Park.
Utah fire conditions could be a mixed bag this summer. Here's how you can prepare
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted May 6 - 5:06 p.m. | Save Story
Fire experts say Utah's conditions will likely get worse in the coming weeks before potentially improving by the end of summer, adding that now is the best time to prepare.
Officials seek feedback on proposed campground projects near Zion National Park
Mori Kessler, St. George News | Posted May 5 - 8:31 p.m. | Save Story
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input on camping along the state Route 9 corridor west of Zion National Park.
He injected himself with snake venom hundreds of times. His blood could 'revolutionize' treatment
Katie Hunt, CNN | Posted May 5 - 8:04 p.m. | Save Story
Immunologist Jacob Glanville came across media of a man who had injected himself hundreds of times with the venom of some of the world's deadliest snakes. It sparked new treatment research.
Have grizzly bears returned to Utah?
Mike Godfrey for KSL.com | Posted May 4 - 10:23 p.m. | Save Story
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.
Community pushes back against Ogden trail closure
Debbie Worthen, KSL-TV | Posted May 4 - 9:41 p.m. | Save Story
Ogden residents voiced their frustration after the city fenced off a portion of Gib's Loop nature trail this past week, citing safety concerns.
Warm spring, early summer and looming fire risk in the West
Sydney Jezik, Deseret News | Posted May 4 - 9:02 p.m. | Save Story
The Climate Prediction Center recently released its June, July and August forecast, indicating that temperatures will likely soar above seasonal averages throughout the United States, especially affecting the West.
Have You Seen This? Just a couple of pals out for a late-night stroll
Grant Olsen for KSL.com | Posted May 4 - 3:30 p.m. | Save Story
It's always interesting to see unlikely friendships in the animal kingdom, like this deer and fox.
Best places to see wildflowers in Utah
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted May 4 - 9:26 a.m. | Save Story
As winter sheds it white coat, Utah's canyons will be awash in a vibrant array of spring and summer colors.
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. | Save Story
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.
Winter's last stand? Advisory issued for parts of Utah ahead of late-season storm
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted May 3 - 7:04 p.m. | Save Story
Winter may have at least one last trick up its sleeve, as an incoming system brings valley rain and mountain snow — especially in southern Utah.
Dinosaur fossil site in St. George gets last-minute lifeline from city leaders
Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV | Posted May 3 - 2:47 p.m. | Save Story
In March, scientists and volunteers rushed to excavate a fossil-rich quarry at the Dinosaur Discovery Site in St. George before it was scheduled to be turned into a power substation.
You'll soon need a license to enter these Utah wildlife management areas
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted May 3 - 8:11 a.m. | Save Story
State wildlife officials are looking to clarify a new law going into effect next week, which requires visitors to have a hunting or fishing license to access more than two dozen wildlife management areas along the Wasatch Front.
Sandy elementary school becomes steward of NASA moon tree
Gabriela Fletcher, KSL.com | Posted May 3 - 7:14 a.m. | Save Story
Sprucewood Elementary students planted a "moon tree" Tuesday, grown from seeds that flew on a spacecraft that circumnavigated the moon and was granted to them by NASA.
Have You Seen This? Wolf and grizzlies compete over carcass in Yellowstone National Park
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted May 2 - 3:26 p.m. | Save Story
A video taken in Yellowstone National Park shows a lone female wolf competing with two grizzly bears for the rights to a bison carcass.
12-year-old cat survives 380-foot fall at Bryce Canyon National Park
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted May 1 - 12:41 p.m. | Save Story
A cat survived a fall that killed its two owners at Bryce National Park.
Deputies identify 2 found dead in apparent fall at Bryce Canyon National Park
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Updated April 30 - 4:21 p.m. | Save Story
A man and a woman found dead in Bryce Canyon National Park after an apparent fall have been identified by sheriff's deputies.
Why groups remain 'deeply concerned' about Great Salt Lake
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted April 30 - 10:04 a.m. | Save Story
An environmental group says a dust event near Saltair over the weekend highlights how dust is still flying off the Great Salt Lake despite the lake's recent gains.
State law enforcement officers talk safety, quagga mussels ahead of 'prime' boating season
Andrew Adams, KSL-TV | Posted April 28 - 10:44 p.m. | Save Story
State law enforcement officers on Monday were urging boaters to arrive at lakes and reservoirs prepared, as prime boating season is fast approaching.
Dust continues to impact Colorado River's water flow, Utah study finds
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted April 28 - 3:04 p.m. | Save Story
The Colorado River is a vital water source for a large chunk of the West, but dust continues to impact its reliability, a recent Utah-led study finds.
Utah ranger shot 9 times wrote book detailing his recovery, faith and hope
Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV | Posted April 28 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
Utah ranger Brody Young was shot nine times in 2010. His book details his recovery, faith and hope.
U. researcher uses vibrations to look into Yellowstone's magma chamber
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted April 27 - 12:09 p.m. | Save Story
Scientists have studied Yellowstone National Park's magmatic system for years, but a new view of the magma chamber shows the long-dormant supervolcano is not at immediate risk of eruption.
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.
Why should you wait to water your lawn, according to these Utah experts
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.
