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Beware of harmful algal blooms while hunting in Utah, agencies say
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted Oct. 7 - 1:15 p.m. | Save Story
With the start of waterfowl hunting season, experts are reminding hunters and recreationists to watch out for harmful algal blooms.
Bear with 3 cubs attacks man after breaking into Colorado home
Associated Press | Updated Oct. 7 - 9:29 a.m. | Save Story
Officials say a black bear with three cubs attacked a man in his home after breaking in through a door.
Dozens of vehicles towed, more cited near Fifth Water Hot Springs
Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV | Posted Oct. 7 - 8:41 a.m. | Save Story
The Utah County Sheriff's Office towed dozens of vehicles Friday through Sunday near a popular trailhead and cited even more.
'Hidden gems': Discover secret places in America, southern Utah in new guide
Stephanie DeGraw, St. George News | Posted Oct. 6 - 10:25 p.m. | Save Story
With millions of visitors pouring into southern Utah's stunning national parks and monuments, some locals may be looking for a way to escape the crowds and get back in touch with nature.
Back-to-back good water years have helped the Great Salt Lake
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 6 - 5:27 p.m. | Save Story
The health of the Great Salt Lake depends on what happens this fall and, of course, this water year, which began Monday.
Black bear encounters up this year; high temps the likely cause
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted Oct. 6 - 9:12 a.m. | Save Story
Black bear encounters are way up along the Wasatch Front, and Division of Wildlife Resources biologists say our hot weather is partly to blame.
Helicopter and welders: The story of how Kanarra Falls gained its beautiful new stairs
Alysha Lundgren, St. George News | Posted Oct. 5 - 8:21 p.m. | Save Story
Replacing the stairs for Kanarra Falls, one of southern Utah's most iconic hikes, required more than just funding. It required overcoming some unusual engineering challenges.
Utah assisted living residents take the dive to knock skydiving off the bucket list
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted Oct. 5 - 7:53 p.m. | Save Story
Two Clearfield assisted living center residents want to show that it's never too late to try skydiving.
Salt Lake City sets an October temperature record. When will it feel like fall again?
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 4 - 9:07 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City recorded its warmest day October day in at least 150 years on Friday.
Feds release final plan for Bears Ears National Monument
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 3 - 9:01 p.m. | Save Story
Federal agencies on Thursday released a final environmental impact statement and proposed plan outlining the management and protection of the 1.36-million-acre Bears Ears National Monument.
Utah could get another northern lights display from latest geomagnetic storm
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 3 - 7:03 p.m. | Save Story
Some Utahns who missed out on some of the heavenly shows this year may get another shot at viewing the northern lights over the next few nights.
Capitol Reef implements new year-round reservation system for popular campground
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 3 - 11:17 a.m. | Save Story
Capitol Reef National Park will now use a year-round reservation system at a popular campground in the park.
New Sugar House Park pavilion opens, signaling flurry of future improvements
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 2 - 10:34 p.m. | Save Story
A new pavilion by the Sugar House Park pond is the start of several new improvements planned for the popular Salt Lake City park.
Where Utah's water situation stands at the end of a 'roller coaster' water year
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 1 - 5:20 p.m. | Save Story
A state expert says Utah's water supply is in a good position after a topsy-turvy water year, which ended on Monday.
'Fiery twist' planned for this winter's Midway Ice Castles
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 30 - 6:03 p.m. | Save Story
Ice Castles announced its plans Monday for the winter attraction this year, including a new nightly fire show display.
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'It is our honor': Salt Lake City church donates $35K to Great Salt Lake efforts
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 30 - 3:07 p.m. | Save Story
A local church is joining efforts to get water to the Great Salt Lake.
How Charlie Sturgis, and mountain bikes, built the country's best trail system
Lee Benson, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 29 - 10:08 a.m. | Save Story
At various times, in various publications, Charlie Sturgis has been called "The godfather of Park City singletrack," "The minister of outdoor satisfaction," or "The cool uncle of Park City's outdoor lifestyle."
Dangling Rope Marina at Lake Powell will not open again as park plans for alternatives
Larry D. Curtis, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 29 - 9:33 a.m. | Save Story
The National Park Service explained Thursday that Dangling Rope Marina at Lake Powell is no longer sustainable due to declining water levels.
As Eurasian watermilfoil invades Bear Lake, states and activists fight back
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 28 - 6:15 p.m. | Save Story
Eurasian watermilfoil is growing under the crystal blue water of Bear Lake, and Utah and Idaho are trying to stop it.
11-year-old complains to city hall, designs a better playground
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 28 - 12:45 p.m. | Save Story
Some people say you can't fight city hall, but an 11-year-old in Clearfield did, and won.
Popular southern Utah recreation site reopens in time for National Public Lands Day
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 27 - 9:31 p.m. | Save Story
A "cherished" recreation site at Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument is set to reopen this weekend.
Don't miss these northern Utah canyons for spectacular fall foliage
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 27 - 5:05 p.m. | Save Story
American Fork and Provo canyons offer some of the most spectacular fall foliage on the Wasatch Front and are connected via the Alpine Loop, making for a colorful drive.
Why 4 California condors will be released in the wild near Utah — and how to watch
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 26 - 6:23 a.m. | Save Story
The Arizona-Utah flock of California condors has suffered heartbreaking setbacks over the past few years, but it is about to receive a much-needed boost.
Utah Lake has struggled with its reputation, but maybe it deserves another look
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 25 - 12:31 p.m. | Save Story
This week is Climate Week, and for Utah Lake there is a lot to be celebrated.
Lehi city officials debate what hours new staffed, all-abilities park should be open
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 25 - 8:39 a.m. | Save Story
Lehi city officials are debating hours of operation for the park after residents voiced frustration with it being closed on Sunday when multiple acts of vandalism occurred.
Has conservation 'fatigue' arrived? Not for these Great Salt Lake basin water users
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 25 - 8:02 a.m. | Save Story
Water consumption is up this year across multiple water districts within the Great Salt Lake basin, but some of the biggest users are still trying to find ways to cut back.
It's kokanee salmon spawning season in Utah, here's where to see them
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 24 - 9:24 p.m. | Save Story
People gathered at Strawberry Reservoir to see a different kind of fall color than most are use to: Kokanee salmon.
Outdoor Retailer returns to old model, trimming back to 1 show per year
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 24 - 7:06 p.m. | Save Story
Outdoor Retailer won't return to Salt Lake City in November, but event organizers stopped short of saying the annual event is canceled.
Novel approach: Why is Utah advertising its public lands lawsuit across the country?
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 23 - 6:15 a.m. | Save Story
Utah has launched a national public information campaign promoting its landmark public lands lawsuit filed with the U.S. Supreme Court.
The number of rhinos is slightly up but poaching has increased, too
Evelyne Musambi, Associated Press | Posted Sept. 22 - 7:03 p.m. | Save Story
The rhino population across the world has increased slightly but so have the killings, mostly in South Africa, as poaching fed by huge demand for rhino horns remains a top threat.
UDOT installs fencing at I-80/I-84 junction to prevent car-wildlife crashes with more in the works
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 22 - 7:14 a.m. | Save Story
The Utah Department of Transportation is installing 3 miles of fencing at the I-80/I-84 junction near Echo Reservoir to prevent car-wildlife crashes with 27 more miles in the works.
'A masterpiece of natural beauty': Traverse Zion, other national parks in new TV series
Stephanie DeGraw, St. George News | Posted Sept. 21 - 2:21 p.m. | Save Story
The "National Parks: USA" TV series will explore Zion National Park.
Why Utah ranks among the top states for outdoor thrills
Emma Pitts, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 21 - 12:17 p.m. | Save Story
With 15 ski resorts that boast of having "the greatest snow on earth" for skiing in the winter and mountain biking trails in the summer, Utah's terrain is not to be overlooked when it comes to high adventure.
Researchers look to expand restoration efforts within Green River tributaries
Erin Lewis, Utah Public Radio | Posted Sept. 21 - 10:09 a.m. | Save Story
Utah researchers are working to restore Green River tributaries with a host of strategies including reintroducing beavers and removing invasive plants.
State of Utah withholds taxpayer funds from Grand County after scathing audit
Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 20 - 7:04 p.m. | Save Story
The state of Utah has put a freeze on any new taxpayer money going to Grand County, months after a scathing audit found the county intentionally misspent several million dollars.
Now a tiny bit smaller, Salt Lake City's Sunnyside Park in line for improvements
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 20 - 2:10 p.m. | Save Story
Sunnyside Park was in line for some minor upgrades but Salt Lake City is now looking at a bigger park improvement project after receiving new money from the University of Utah.
Woman suffers leg burns after hiking off trail near Yellowstone Park's Old Faithful
Associated Press | Updated Sept. 19 - 8:50 a.m. | Save Story
A New Hampshire woman suffered burns on her leg after hiking off trail in Yellowstone National Park and falling through a thin crust over scalding water in a thermal area near the Old Faithful geyser.
Ground broke on Glendale Regional Park last year. Here's why it hasn't opened yet
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 18 - 7:04 p.m. | Save Story
The first phase of Glendale Regional Park in Salt Lake City is now slated to open in summer of 2025 after some large delays.
Utah's resorts receive 1st snow of the season. What does it mean for this winter?
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 17 - 12:07 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's first snow of the season has indeed arrived.
After losing over 2 feet, Great Salt Lake to get another boost from Utah Lake
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 16 - 8:57 p.m. | Save Story
The Great Salt Lake has lost about 2 feet over the past few months, but it's about to get another boost from Utah Lake.
Utah's mountains likely to see first snow of the season with latest storm
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 16 - 7:06 p.m. | Save Story
Snow is expected to return to Utah's highest elevations this week, while the state will also feel more like early to mid-October and less like the final week of summer.
3 years after pause, Salt Lake City closer to resuming foothills trail expansion plans
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 16 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
A plan to build more trails across Salt Lake City's foothills hit a snag in 2021 after issues with the first 15 months, but it may resume as early as next year.
A group of women come together through rafting Western rivers
Erin Lewis and Sheri Quinn, Utah Public Radio | Posted Sept. 15 - 7:01 p.m. | Save Story
A group of women have come together each year for decades to raft western rivers.
Here's what U. researchers are learning about dangers associated with Great Salt Lake dust
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 15 - 4:50 p.m. | Save Story
New University of Utah research has found that sediments in the Great Salt Lake's exposed playa are potentially more harmful than other major dust sources.
Lesser-known Utah site made this list of most beautiful places in the world
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 15 - 12:19 p.m. | Save Story
Cedar Breaks National Monument in Utah sits atop a travel journalist's list of the most beautiful lesser-known places in the world and is one of three in the United States.
Blind Utahn hoping to see world through other's eyes on statewide bike tour
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 15 - 7:17 a.m. | Save Story
Josh Taylor can see very little, but that isn't stopping him from embarking on a statewide bike tour where he wants to see the world "through your eyes."
Utah's 'father of professional pickleball' inducted into Pickleball Hall of Fame
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 14 - 2:44 p.m. | Save Story
An Ogden man known to many as the "father of professional pickleball" is being inducted into the Pickleball Hall of Fame.
$250K project slated to protect south-central Utah's 'trembling giant'
Alysha Lundgren, St. George News | Posted Sept. 14 - 9:17 a.m. | Save Story
A new tree project is in the works, and advocates say it could allow the "trembling giant" to begin regenerating.
Latino Conservation Week: Events, activities planned to bolster Latinos outdoors involvement
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 13 - 4:39 p.m. | Save Story
Latino Conservation Week starts on Saturday, aiming to promote Latino involvement in conservation efforts and the outdoors, with several activities planned in Utah.
'Diamond in the desert': New Pioneer Park Interpretive Trail celebrates 'Dixie spirit'
Alysha Lundgren, St. George News | Posted Sept. 13 - 3:02 p.m. | Save Story
A new paved, half-mile trail in St. George connects one of the city's most popular parks, Pioneer Park, with the Red Hills Desert Garden.
Utah family arrives home to find deer 'breaking and entering'
Mary Culbertson and Andrew Adams, KSL-TV | Posted Sept. 13 - 9:46 a.m. | Save Story
A Utah family arrived home to a mess this week. They expected to find a robber or worse in the house, but instead found a deer.
If you hunt or fish, new revisions aim to help wildlife
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 11 - 3:08 p.m. | Save Story
Rep. Blake Moore wants to revise the Stamp Act of the Pittman Robertson Wildlife Restoration Trust Fund to support wildlife conservation, law enforcement and hunter recruitment.
Cold front pushes smoke to northern Utah, ushers in coolest temperatures in months
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Updated Sept. 11 - 1:31 p.m. | Save Story
Utah may miss out on rain and snow tied to a cold front sweeping through the West, but it will see a significant cooldown.
Over 100 Utah animals illegally killed over past month, wildlife officials say
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 10 - 4:03 p.m. | Save Story
Utah wildlife officials say they've dealt with an uptick in poaching cases before the heart of the state's hunting season begins.
Utah posts second-hottest summer on record, but August rains left positive impact
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 10 - 3:02 p.m. | Save Story
Utah endured its second-hottest summer on record, but August storms may have helped reduce the impact of drought on the state, according to newly released climate data.
How are Utah's reservoirs doing as summer winds down?
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 10 - 10:09 a.m. | Save Story
Statewide reservoir storage across Utah remains at an average of 77% capacity, an overall 6% decline from last month.
National Park rangers call out 'world-changing' impact of dropped Cheetos bag
Marnie Hunter, CNN | Posted Sept. 9 - 10:06 p.m. | Save Story
Plain water is the only thing visitors are allowed to consume inside the huge cavern at Carlsbad Caverns National Park in New Mexico. Cheetos are a no-go, and the recent park visitor who dropped a bag full of them created a "huge impact" on the cave's ecosystem, park rangers said Friday in a Facebook post.
New report outlines economic benefits from Utah's national parks, but are they too popular?
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Sept. 8 - 7:50 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's outdoor wonders continue to boost the state's economy, but Gov. Spencer Cox and leaders of other Western states say more needs to be done to address overcrowding.
