Camping

The Dragon Bravo fire burned about 145,000 acres and destroyed nearly half of all structures on the North Rim. Some businesses and trails are back open, but evidence of the fire is still visible.

In Colorado, visits dropped about 8% in the first year after wildfires. But recreation stayed flat or even increased after low-intensity prescribed fires.

It’s not unheard of for birds to be active in the nighttime. But most nocturnal birds are not songbirds. Then there’s the yellow-breasted chat.

The average 18 year-old high school graduate today has spent approximately four-years of their lives on screens. Four years. Four years of childhood that they will never get back. Our children need wildness now, more than ever.

In other news, a wildfire sparked Tuesday at Antelope Island State Park, prompting the evacuation of the visitor center. And, a federal judge has dismissed part of a lawsuit made against Utah for its new social media laws.

Tammy Proctor continues the vegetarian theme focusing on summer foods for the trail. This week we hear about the history of hardtack and how to best consume it!

In other news, construction has begun on Scenic Drive in Capitol Reef National Park. The construction will continue into the fall.

In other news, a construction project will soon make the White House Campground and Trailhead near Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument more accessible.

To close the “Around the Campfire” children's summer camp hosted by USU's Nora Eccles Museum of Art, the Logan City Fire Department demonstrated fire safety and equipment to children.

The Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art, USU’s Museum of Anthropology and the Stokes Nature Center are hosting an “Around the Campfire” summer camp for children ages 6-12 years old.