Hiking

The next time you find yourself among the Mountain Mahoganies of the slopes, hopefully you find yourself with just as much appreciation for this tree as myself.

After last year's massive Dragon Bravo Fire, there's an increased risk of dangerous flooding and mudslides in the area. Park officials have a plan to keep visitors safe.

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.

Initials and pictures carved into trees are a common sight along hikes in aspen groves. Recent research sheds light on how much this carving actually harms trees.

There's bipartisan support for trail infrastructure in Utah, but with Biden-era funding expiring this September, the future of what public transportation projects Congress will fund is unclear.

In other news, a permit lottery for Zion's Angels Landing hike opens on Friday. And, a lawsuit that aims to block Utah's new congressional map now has legislative support.

I lost a beloved friend and mentor two weeks ago in a fluke canyoneering accident in Zion National Park.

The most important lessons I can give my daughter are not through me, but instead those found best in the wild.

If you spend enough time in the wilds you acquire some remarkable stories. I’ve had some noteworthy wildlife encounters over the years, but one stands out from long ago.

A Cache Valley dad invented a hiking cart that makes the trails more accessible.