Outdoors & Recreation

Officials urge Moab residents to prepare for potential flooding starting Friday. (KSL TV)...
Shelby Lofton

Eastern Utah bracing for extreme weather

A tropical storm that flooded parts of Texas is expected to reach Eastern Utah Friday. Officials urge people to protect their homes from potential flooding from extreme weather.
6 months ago
A bridge on two popular hiking trails in Little Cottonwood Canyon was closed June 14 due to extreme...
Shelby Lofton

High runoff causes extreme flooding, bridge damage in Little Cottonwood Canyon trails

A bridge on a popular hiking trail is closed due to extreme flooding and damage.
6 months ago
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources said remaining permits for elk and deer hunts this fall wil...
Mark Jones

Remaining elk and deer hunting permits to be sold starting in July

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources says remaining permits for elk and deer hunts this fall will be made available for purchase next month.
6 months ago
A reflective monolith found by Vegas Metro Search and Rescue near Gass Peak over the weekend....
Michael Houck and Eliza Pace, KSL TV

A reflective monolith appears in outskirts of Las Vegas

Three years since a mysterious monolith appeared in the Utah wilderness, a new one was found in the mountains near Las Vegas.
6 months ago
Officials at Grand Canyon National Park say a hiker died at the parkon Sunday, June 16, 2024. (Nati...
Mark Jones

Hiker dies at Grand Canyon National Park

Officials at Grand Canyon National park say a hiker died over weekend inside the park.
6 months ago
A group of teenagers were climbing up rocks at a hiking spot in Utah County when a large boulder br...
Brianna Chavez

Search and rescue crews faced difficult challenges in rescue of injured 16-year-old boy

A group of teenagers were climbing up rocks at a hiking spot in Utah County when a large boulder broke loose and struck a 16-year-old boy on Friday. The boy suffered a broken femur, according to the Utah County Sheriff's Office.
6 months ago
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Mark Jones

Boy, 16, suffers leg injury after being struck by a boulder near Red Ledges

A 16-year-old boy suffered a serious leg injury after being struck by a boulder on Friday at Red Ledges Picnic Area in Utah County.
6 months ago
The best thing people can do to stay safe around bison is to give them space. Photo taken in July 2...
Kennedy Camarena, KSL NewsRadio

Caution: Bison ahead

When going hiking and camping in Utah this summer, it might be a good idea to keep bison safety in mind. Especially if taking a trip to Antelope Island State Park.
6 months ago
The treasure chest for the Utah Treasure Hunt 2023. (Utah Treasure Hunt)...
Carlysle Price

Your chance to win $25,000 at Utah Treasure Hunt

The fifth annual Utah Treasure Hunt will begin the adventure Saturday, with a chance to win $25,000.
6 months ago
A tourist jumps from a rock into the blue-green water of Havasu Falls in Havasu Canyon, Arizona, Ap...
Scott Sonner and Morgan Lee, Associated Press

Dozens of hikers became ill during trips to waterfalls near the Grand Canyon

Dozens of tourists say they became ill after visiting a popular Arizona tourist destination known for its towering blue-green waterfalls.
6 months ago
A rare white buffalo calf, reportedly born in Yellowstone National Park's Lamar Valley, is shown on...
Amy Beth Hanson, The Associated Press

Reported birth of rare white buffalo calf in Yellowstone National Park fulfills Lakota prophecy

The reported birth of a rare white buffalo in Yellowstone National Park fulfills a Lakota prophecy that portends better times, according to members of the American Indian tribe who cautioned that it’s also a signal that more must be done to protect the earth and its animals.
6 months ago
Moab resident Daniel Wright, rescuing a father of two, after he fell off his inflatable kayak in th...
Michael Houck

Two Moab men save a family of three from drowning in the Colorado River

Search and crew crews are crediting two Moab men for saving a father and his two sons from drowning in the Colorado River on Thursday.
6 months ago
Officials urge people to stay safe in this early heatwave. (Chopper 5, KSL TV)...
Mike Anderson

Crowds grow around Pineview Reservoir as heat wave continues

Weber County Deputies are urging everyone to take care of themselves as crowds head reservoirs to try and escape the heat. RAGNAR Relay runners race despite it.
7 months ago
One of the trailheads in the St, George area....
Alex Cabrero and Michael Houck, KSL TV

Search and rescue crews plead for backcountry hikers and climbers to be prepared for the heat

Near record-level heat arrived in southern Utah earlier than usual, prompting safety warnings for hikers who want to go outside on Friday.
7 months ago
rainbow above shallow water and brown plants with mountains and clouds behind...
Ben Winslow, Fox13

Great Salt Lake has likely hit its high mark for the year and will start dropping

The Great Salt Lake has likely peaked, reaching its highest water levels of the year and will start dropping again.
7 months ago
A Salt Lake County 'cool zone' sign that can be seen in senior centers and libraries....
Brianna Chavez

Salt Lake County ‘cool zones’ available to public as temperatures rise

With a heat wave, Salt Lake County officials are encouraging the public to take advantage of "cool zones "at county libraries and senior centers.
7 months ago
Zion National Park...
Alex Cabrero

Zion National Park issues warning about record-breaking heat

Officials at Zion National Park are warning visitors and hikers about potentially record-breaking heat starting Thursday.
7 months ago
A no trespassing sign over nearby trail in Clarkson warning hikers to not enter without permission....
Mike Anderson and Michael Houck, KSL TV

A Cache Valley town and landowner clash over access to trails

People in a Cache Valley community are worried about one landowner's plans, as they're seeing access cut off to several popular trails.
7 months ago
A 83-year-old woman was seriously injured at Yellowstone National Park on Saturday, June 1, 2024, a...
Carter Williams, KSL.com

83-year-old woman gored by bison at Yellowstone National Park

An 83-year-old woman was seriously injured at Yellowstone National Park over the weekend after park rangers say she was gored by a bison that was "defending its space."
7 months ago
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources want you to be prepared with safety knowledge incase you co...
Mark Jones

How you can avoid conflicts with moose in Utah

Before heading into the mountains, the Division of Wildlife Resources wants you to know how to respond incase you come across a moose.
7 months ago
Toquerville Falls...
Mary Culbertson

Two men rushed to hospital after jumping off Toquerville Falls, sustaining injuries

The Washington County Sheriff is warning the public after two men were injured at Toquerville Falls.
7 months ago
Search and rescue crewws head out in an effort to help two stranded hikers. The hikers were eventua...
Mark Jones

Two men stranded on Mount Timpanogos safely rescued by DPS helicopter

The Department of Public Safety rescued to stranded hikers off of Mount Timpanogos Saturday afternoon after the hikers became concerned about their safety.
7 months ago
A firefighter participating in the training held by fire wardens....
Mike Anderson

Northern Utah firefighters prepare for wildfire season

As the warmer weather moves in, so does the wildfire risk. This means that many local firefighters are coming together to train on wildfire suppression.
7 months ago
A new playground is being installed Saturday at Taufer Park in Salt Lake City, and residents hope t...
Lindsay Aerts

Residents hope new Taufer Park area gets safety upgrades alongside new playground

 A new playground is being installed Saturday at Taufer Park in Salt Lake City, but some residents are still worried about crime, drug use, and homelessness in the area.
7 months ago

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