Recreation

Only 11% of ski trails in western states were open by the end of November, which has also hurt early bookings as guests adopt a "wait and see" attitude.

A new report found that many veterans across the U.S. don't live close enough to parks or green spaces to easily benefit from nature.

Last month, Beaver Mountain Ski Resort opened a new cabin and rental shop and unveiled a new ticket system.

The Ginormous Pumpkin Regatta began in Daybreak, Utah on Oct 18 with eight 600 lb pumpkins lined up on the edge of the community’s lake.

In other news, the Deer Creek Fire is now over 17,000 acres, after fire officials discovered a new burned area they previously thought to be untouched.

The decision comes a week after a judge ruled the Utah Fits All program was unconstitutional. In other news, Utah Lake is hoping to shed its bad reputation and encourage visitors with a new ad.

In other news, the Huntsman Cancer Institute broke ground on a new campus in Utah County that could reduce travel time for thousands of patients.

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

In other news, part of the Jordan River Parkway Trail is closing temporarily while Salt Lake City officials address environmental and safety concerns in the area.

Using infrared trail cameras, cell phone location data and fitness tracking apps, Montana-based Headwaters Economics is able to more accurately estimate usage and economic impacts.