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Making outdoor recreation accessible for Utahns with disabilities
Cara MacDonald, KSL.com | Posted Apr 24th - 5:45pm
A physical or mental disability may seem like a big roadblock to participating in outdoor recreation, but many organizations and gear companies in Utah are seeking to make adventuring outside more accessible.
Dinosaur National Monument is Utah's newest International Dark Sky Park
Jacob Klopfenstein, KSL.com | Posted Apr 22nd - 8:30pm
If you want to escape the light pollution of the Wasatch Front, consider heading east to Dinosaur National Monument.
Where and when to see wildlife in Utah
Cara MacDonald, KSL.com | Posted Apr 22nd - 12:15pm
Utah is not only a birder’s paradise, it's also home to moose, elk, coyotes, mountain lions, mountain goats, foxes, and much more. Learn more about where and when to see these different animals in the wild.
Local outdoor professionals share gear and self-care hacks for spring
Ian Dempsey, KSL.com Contributor | Posted Apr 21st - 8:11am
KSL spoke with local outdoor professionals about their favorite do-it-yourself gear repair and self-care hacks, as well as their philosophy on gear repair.
Coal project near Bryce Canyon National Park draws lawsuit
Brady McCombs, The Associated Press | Posted Apr 21st - 7:35am
Environmental organizations are suing the Trump administration over the approval a coal-mining project near a national park in southern Utah.
Outdoor bouldering highlights in Little Cottonwood Canyon
Cara MacDonald, KSL.com | Posted Apr 20th - 9:31am
Take advantage of warming weather and prime time for climbing and dive into one of the Wasatch Front’s many incredible outdoor bouldering areas.
Wolf population declining in Yellowstone National Park
The Associated Press | Posted Apr 19th - 2:25pm
Officials say Yellowstone National Park's gray wolf population has dropped to about 80 wolves — less than half of the highest population mark in the park.
Utah lakes bloom with fish; Where do experts recommend casting lines this spring?
Cara MacDonald, KSL.com | Posted Apr 19th - 12:15pm
Whether you’re looking to boat fish or cast lines from the shore, spring marks a prime time for lake and reservoir fishing as populations bloom.
Visitors find easy access to gemstones at Topaz Mountain Adventures quarry
Grant Olsen, KSL.com Contributor | Posted Apr 18th - 12:15pm
While experienced searchers often find gorgeous specimens at Topaz Mountain, novices can sometimes struggle. The Topaz Mountain Adventures quarry helps remedy this situation by offering better access to museum-quality gemstones.
Utah celebrates National Park Week from April 20-28
Cara MacDonald, KSL.com | Posted Apr 14th - 8:44am
Utah’s five national parks are gearing up to celebrate National Park Week 2019 from April 20 until April 28.
Pace of Bering Sea changes startles scientists
Dan Joling, The Associated Press | Posted Apr 14th - 7:29am
The Yupik Eskimo village of Kotlik on Alaska's northwest coast relies on a cold, hard blanket of sea ice to protect homes from vicious winter Bering Sea storms.
Man survives night in brutal storm after snowmobile gets stuck in Wasatch County backcountry
Sean Moody, KSL TV | Posted Apr 13th - 11:06am
A Utah man was rescued after his snowmobile got stuck and he had to spend the night in a snowstorm in Wasatch County.
Cotopaxi hosts 5th annual Questival, launches ‘Cotopaxi Foundation’ to help alleviate poverty
Cara MacDonald, KSL.com | Posted Apr 13th - 9:46am
Cotopaxi’s 5th annual Questival kicked off Friday night with a big party.
Utah sisters who survived Columbine massacre to run Boston Marathon
Ladd Egan, KSL TV | Posted Apr 12th - 1:16pm
Two decades after they survived the mass shooting at Columbine High School, two Utah sisters will run the Boston Marathon together next week.
Infrastructure bill passes, prompts concern among Draper residents
Cara MacDonald, KSL.com | Posted Apr 12th - 12:14pm
House Bill 288 passed the Legislature and was signed off by Gov. Gary Herbert, transforming the way infrastructure operations like mining are handled and prompting concern over air quality among residents in cities like Draper.
Deer Valley summer concert series includes Michael Franti, Jenny Lewis, X
Jacob Klopfenstein, KSL.com | Posted Apr 11th - 2:02pm
Deer Valley Resort has announced its lineup of music artists for its 2019 outdoor concert series.
Family-friendly outdoor adventures in Red Canyon and Bryce Canyon
Mike Godfrey, KSL.com Contributor | Posted Apr 11th - 1:48pm
Looking for a great family-friendly bike trail that offers access to some of Utah's most iconic natural treasures? Look no further. Here's what you need to know about the Red Canyon Bike Path.
Cheap flight accounts on social media make travel more accessible
Cara MacDonald, KSL.com | Posted Apr 10th - 2:31pm
An emerging trend in the interceding worlds of travel and social media has been the introduction of Instagram and Facebook accounts dedicated to sharing cheap flight fares.
March, April showers likely to bring more mosquitoes, experts say
Mike Anderson, KSL TV | Posted Apr 8th - 8:39pm
A very busy February, March and now April, in terms of precipitation, is good news for the ski slopes and many crops — but it could also mean a very active mosquito season in the coming months.
