Outdoors & Recreation
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com
Canoemobile program gives students a new way of looking at the Jordan River
Wilderness Inquiry's Canoemobile isn't your usual van down by the river — this one comes with a trailer carrying pounds of gear and strapped with canoes.1 year ago
Shelby Lofton and Larry D. Curtis
Utah man, 70, survives cougar attack while on a solo hike
Ray Nielsen, 70, was hiking alone Thursday afternoon when he was blindsided by a mountain lion. After a brief struggle , Nielsen threw a rock at the animal and it ran away.1 year ago
Jed Boal
Utah ski areas enjoy spring surge of visitors
It was another powder day in Utah’s mountains. People are still skiing and snowboarding and enjoying fresh snow in the last week of April.1 year ago
Ayanna Likens
Staying safe during spring activities
After months of snow, most of us are ready to get outside and enjoy the sunshine. Whether you're playing a sport or hitting the trails - Intermountain Health says it's important to ease into it.1 year ago
Carter Williams, KSL.com
Here’s where money from Salt Lake City parks bonds will go
The first tranche of a voter-approved city bond is expected to generate close to $24.7 million toward parks and trails projects across the city, as well as contingency related to the projects, once it's issued in the coming months.1 year ago
Katija Stjepovic
UHP reminder about crosswalk safety as more head outdoors
Whether it's taking the dog out for an extra walk or wiping the rust off of that bike, Utahns have been soaking up the sun after feeling cooped up for months.1 year ago
Alex Cabrero
Utah requires online education course as off-road fun kicks off
Road advocacy groups stresses safety during popular Easter Weekend.1 year ago
Tamara Vaifanua
Salt Lake County libraries offer free seeds to plant
In Tuesday's "Save more, worry less," some Utah libraries are making it easier for people to start their own gardens free of charge.1 year ago
Jed Boal
UDOT fights to keep roads open as avalanche danger continues into April
Greg Gagne, an avalanche forecaster with the Utah Avalanche Center, said the Wasatch mountains will continue to see elevated avalanche danger throughout the weekend, and rising danger early next week when then next storm moves in Sunday night.1 year ago
Larry D. Curtis
Utah’s backcountry under warning of high avalanche dangers
Avalanche danger is high in central and northern Utah and comes with a warning for people to be extra careful in backcountry areas.1 year ago
Brooke Williams and Debbie Worthen
Elk herd returns to SLC golf course after multiple relocation attempts
A large herd of elk returned to the Salt Lake Country Club golf course a week after being relocated to Parleys Canyon.1 year ago
Brooke Williams
How to see the northern lights, sighted recently in Utah skies
People have reported seeing the northern lights, or Aurora Borealis, from Norther Utah in recent days.1 year ago
Dan Rascon
Dozens of life-saving rescues in one week by Department of Public Safety
A record number of life saving rescues in one week for two chopper crews with the Utah Department of Public Safety.1 year ago
Alex Cabrero and Carter Williams
‘It went exceptionally well’: I-80 reopens as wintering elk return to Parleys Canyon
A large elk herd that found refuge in a Salt Lake City golf course this winter is back home in Parleys Canyon.1 year ago
Eliza Pace
Zion National Park on flood watch through Thursday
The National Weather Service issued a flood watch for Zion National Park Tuesday due to heavy rains and increased runoff.1 year ago
Alex Cabrero
Harsh winter pushes wildlife to Utah roads with over 1,000 killed this year
Utah drivers are seeing a lot of big game animals right now.1 year ago
Alex Cabrero
On-leash order placed for Tanner Park due to visiting elk herd
Tanner Park is on an on-leash order for dogs due to the visiting elk herd occupying the area, causing safety concerns for pets.1 year ago
Michael Houck
Zion National Park closes portions of climbing routes for bird nesting season
Starting Wednesday, some climbing routes in Zion National Park will close to let birds nest without being disturbed.1 year ago
Karah Brackin
Utah’s outdoor recreation industry featured at state Capitol
The Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation along with local outdoor organizations and brands set up at the Capitol as part of Outdoor Recreation Day on the Hill.1 year ago
Carter Williams
Utah bans ‘shed hunting’ through April as deer struggle through winter
Utah Division of Wildlife Resources officials on Tuesday announced a "statewide emergency closure" of shed hunting on all private and public lands in the state beginning immediately and lasting through the end of April.1 year ago
Shelby Lofton
Utah ski industry works to bring diversity to the slopes through ‘Discover Winter’ program
A Utah ski and snowboarding group wants to bring more diversity to the sports by giving minority communities a chance to hit the slopes.1 year ago
Michael Houck
Vandals cut out wall from a Utah historic mining site
State officials and volunteers repaired a historic building after vandals allegedly cut out part of its wall.1 year ago
Michael Houck
DWR officials warn of migrating elk entering Salt Lake City
A migrating herd of approximately 60 elk is causing problems for residents and drivers near the mouth of Parley's Canyon.1 year ago
