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Park Service restricts fire use in southeastern Utah
The Associated Press | Posted May 19th - 7:23pm
Heightened wildfire conditions have prompted the National Park Service to impose fire restrictions at Arches and Canyonlands national parks and two national monuments in southeastern Utah.
Lee introduces wilderness biking bill
Amy Joi O'Donoghue | Posted May 19th - 10:26am
Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, wants to give managers of wilderness the chance to allow nonmotorized biking. The managers would be given two years to decide if routes should be opened, or affirmatively close them. Managers could also decide special limits.
Quagga mussels spreading at Lake Powell, DWR advises boaters to be prepared
KSL.com Staff | Posted May 18th - 3:02pm
Quagga mussels, which can clog water infrastructure, damage boats, ruin fisheries and cost millions of dollars to control, are spreading in Lake Powell, state wildlife officials said Thursday.
Review: 9 family outdoor products for summer
Grant Olsen, KSL.com Contributor | Posted May 17th - 3:18pm
Whether you’re planning a relaxing weekend in St. George, an afternoon at the lake or a multiday camping trip, it’s important for parents to pack the right gear for their children’s needs.
Legislature will take another dive on contentious water issues
Amy Joi O'Donoghue | Posted May 16th - 4:13pm
Four subcommittees are being formed on contentious water issues before the 2018 legislative session that once again promise to be complex and difficult to solve. One issue deals with a city supplying surplus water through tenuous contracts.
5 small Utah towns you definitely need to check out
Steph Grimes, KSL.com Contributor | Posted May 16th - 12:52pm
Small towns have a magic all their own, and Utah is dotted with charming, picturesque places that will make you appreciate rural life in its many forms. Here are five Utah towns that will make you want to unpack and stay awhile.
6 overlooked vacation spots in the Pacific Northwest
Steph Grimes, KSL.com Contributor | Posted May 15th - 12:50pm
Seattle and Portland may be the first Pacific Northwest destinations that come to mind when you're thinking of a trip, but these areas will make you wish you never had to leave.
Vandalism at Angels Landing sparks social media backlash
Liesl Nielsen, KSL.com | Posted May 15th - 9:33am
Park officials are investigating an act of vandalism at Angels Landing after photos sparked a barrage of social media backlash.
Hickman Bridge Trail offers beautiful vistas, incredible natural land bridge
Faith Heaton Jolley, KSL.com | Posted May 14th - 1:01pm
Looking for a nice hike in a national park? Like looking at natural bridges and other cool rock formations? If so, the Hickman Bridge Trail in Capitol Reef National Park has you covered.
Yellowstone's Steamboat Geyser erupts for 5th time this year
The Associated Press | Posted May 13th - 5:59pm
The world's largest active geyser has erupted again in Yellowstone National Park.
Ski industry tallies fewer visits in Rockies this winter
The Associated Press | Posted May 13th - 3:33pm
Skier visits to U.S. resorts in the Rocky Mountains were down about 5 percent this past winter, which equates to about 1 million fewer visits than the prior winter season.
Resurrecting a creek: Relay raises funds to ‘daylight’ section of City Creek
Amy Joi O'Donoghue | Posted May 12th - 5:20pm
There's a 2-mile section of City Creek the Seven Canyons Trust hopes to bring from underground to the surface, along with a path to connect west-side residents to downtown Salt Lake City. A Saturday relay raised money for the Folsom Trail Project.
Colorado River flow peaking early, at historically low level
The Associated Press | Posted May 12th - 2:47pm
The Colorado River's peak flows are arriving early this spring and at one of the lowest levels recorded.
What is a public lands bill and what does it do?
Liesl Nielsen, KSL.com | Posted May 12th - 12:15pm
A new public lands bill introduced by two Utah politicians could create a new national monument, a national conservation area and hundreds of thousands of wilderness acres in central Utah. So what is a public lands bill, and what does it do?
Idaho wildlife officials approve limited grizzly bear hunt
The Associated Press | Posted May 11th - 2:03pm
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission on Thursday approved a limited hunting season for grizzly bears in eastern Idaho just a year after the animals were removed from the Endangered Species List.
New Echo State Park opens Saturday
Annie Knox, KSL | Posted May 11th - 12:18pm
Utah's newest state-operated park, Echo State Park, opens Saturday in Coalville.
Utah rivers deceptively dangerous this spring, emergency responders warn
McKenna Park, KSL | Posted May 10th - 10:05pm
Utah’s rivers are at substantially lower water levels due to light snowfall this past winter, but emergency responders warn people to not have a false sense of security this spring.
American Fork woman in running to be next 'Extreme Huntress'
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted May 10th - 7:48pm
An American Fork woman is one of 20 women across the globe in the running to become the 10th ever "Extreme Huntress."
Utahn only person to complete rare Trout Fantasy Slam; here's how you can, too
Spencer Durrant, KSL.com Contributor | Posted May 10th - 12:34pm
Anglers in Utah have the unique opportunity to complete the rare "Trout Fantasy Slam." Currently, the only angler in the world who's completed it is from Utah.
