Outdoor Recreation

Having more visitors can take a toll on aging infrastructure and individual experiences at the parks. Federal changes have also impacted ecosystems, projects, and staffing.

Significant changes to federal lands are happening this year, but submitting public comment on those changes can be confusing. A new app hopes to simplify the process.

A poor snow year has led to low water levels for rivers in the West, while hot weather pushes water temperatures up. That's bad news for both fish and river recreators.

The usually-tiny meteors can occasionally get as big as a basketball, which makes them brighter than the full moon. The meteor shower peaks Thursday night and will be active until Aug. 24.

In a new study, animals were less likely to flee near popular trails compared to more remote parts of the forest. Researchers are considering several possible explanations for why.

High temperatures and a poor snowpack led to a lackluster winter for nearby ski resorts. But according to experts and trail users, those conditions could have consequences for summer sports, too.

From the mountains to its valleys, Utah’s rivers, lakes, and streams are home to a diverse fish population. Because of that, fishing is a very common sport here.

Author Heather Hansman joins us today to talk about her new book "Fierce Country," the story of three women and their love for the outdoors.

Longtime member and historian of the Wasatch Mountain Club Debra Frank shares its history in her new book "Faint Heart Never Climbed a Mountain."

The Department of the Interior is giving at least 20 trails more signage and marketing. Many could be in the West, including Utah's Bonneville Shoreline Trail.