Outdoors + Recreation
Mariah Maynes
BLM to consider e-bike allowance on some Moab mountain biking trails
MOAB, Utah – On Oct. 1, the Bureau of Land Management opened a public scoping period to explore the allowance of e-bikes on some Moab mountain biking trails. A BLM press release said the Moab Field Office oversees over 190 miles of non-motorized mountain biking trails. The scoping period will help the office determine if […]21 hours ago
Britt Johnson
Bear sightings nearly double in 2024
Last year, the DWR reported 50 bear sightings in Utah. This year, there were 90. Officials warn campers and hunters to take precautions.2 days ago
Kennedy Camarena
Here are some Utah scenic fall drives you can take to see the leaves
Utah's fall season has just begun, but it won't be long until those bright colors on the trees turn dull and the leaves fall off.3 days ago
Mitchell von Puttkammer
Looking to the future: Utah’s 2034 Winter Olympics
Utah will officially host the 2034 Winter Olympics, and many have questions about how the state will accommodate the global event in 10 years.4 days ago
Britt Johnson
Big changes coming to Vail Resorts, owner of Park City Mountain Resort
Vail Resorts announced a two-year transformation plan that will affect all 42 resorts under the company's ownership.5 days ago
Mariah Maynes
DWR advises hunters check deer meat for chronic wasting disease
Utah Division of Wildlife Resources advised hunters to have deer and elk harvested from certain locations tested for chronic wasting disease.7 days ago
Mariah Maynes
East Canyon Wildlife Management Area gains more acreage
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources said that it has acquired more land for the East Canyon Wildlife Management Area.8 days ago
Mariah Maynes
DWR to host events to view sandhill cranes
VERNAL, Utah — The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources will host two sandhill crane viewing events this October. “Sandhill cranes flock to the Uintah Basin during migration and are very easy to spot in the fields here,” said Tonya Kieffer-Selby, the DWR Northeastern outreach manager. The unique birds often lay two eggs in spring, per […]9 days ago
Simone Seikaly
Body of BASE jumper found on Willard Peak
Searchers in a Department of Public Safety helicopter found Jonathan Bizilia, a 27-year-old man from Alabama, after a two-hour search.9 days ago
Michelle Lee
Riding an e-bike can boost your health
Let’s Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos spoke with Sports Medicine Physician Dr. Daniel Cushman to learn how riding an e-bike can boost our health.10 days ago
BY MARY CULBERTSON, ALEX CABRERO, BRIANNA CHAVEZ, AND MICHAEL HOUCK, KSL TV
Two men dead after small plane crashed in Utah Lake
Police have confirmed that two men have died in a plane crash after the plane they were in crashed in Utah Lake.11 days ago
Adam Small
Free admission to National Parks Saturday, record heat expected
Saturday is National Public Lands Day, which means all national parks, in Utah or around the country, will not charge an entry fee.12 days ago
Michelle Lee
Got green tomatoes? Here’s how you can ripen them
Got a bunch of green tomatoes that still haven’t ripened yet? You can store them!12 days ago
Emma Keddington
Watch out for algal blooms in Utah Lake
Officials have found an algal bloom present in Utah Lake at American Fork Beach and are warning people to be careful.15 days ago
Bryanna Willis
Fungus that causes deadly white-nose syndrome in bats found in Utah
A fungus that causes a disease called white-nose syndrome has been found in Utah. The disease is deadly to bats.15 days ago
Mariah Maynes
How one Utah climbing club helped develop routes in Little Cottonwood Canyon
An area of Little Cottonwood Canyon was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. One Utah climbing group helped pave the way.16 days ago
Mark Jones, KSL TV
Man missing for nearly 10 days found dead Saturday morning, police say
Blayne K. Parkin, who has been missing for almost 10 days, was found dead on Saturday, according to the Utah County Sheriff's Office.18 days ago
Don Brinkerhoff
Outdoor Retailer not hosting November show in Salt Lake
Outdoor Retailer announced that they will not be hosting a show at the Salt Palace Convention Center in November.19 days ago
Michelle Lee
Getting your garden ready for next spring
It’s time to put your garden to bed for winter. But first, here's how you can prepare your garden for a smooth start to the next spring season.19 days ago
Tim Hughes
Celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day!
National Hunting and Fishing Day is on Sept. 28. To celebrate, the Division of Wildlife Resources is offering free and discounted shooting at two public shooting ranges.20 days ago
Carter Williams, KSL.com
Utah’s resorts receive 1st snow of the season. What it means for winter
KSL meteorologist Matt Johnson said the snow ended up where it was projected, impacting many Utah mountains at 9,000 feet elevation or higher.21 days ago
CARLYSLE PRICE, KSLTV.com
Little Cottonwood Canyon designated as historic recreational climbing area, first in US
On Aug. 5, lower Little Cottonwood Canyon was listed in the National Register of Historical Places, celebrating the ongoing legacy of the landscape.21 days ago
Mariah Maynes
Brian Head Ski Resort plans its second-earliest opening date
Brian Head Ski Resort announced that it will kick off its 60th season with the second-earliest opening in the resort's history.23 days ago
