Outdoors + Recreation

Gas prices in Utah are almost a whole dollar more on average compared to Colorado....
Allessandra Harris Gurr

Utah gas prices are about a dollar more than in Colorado. Why?

There's a big difference (almost a whole dollar) when it comes to gas prices in Utah versus our next door neighbors in Colorado.
2 hours ago
Water releases are being conducted at Panguitch Lake dam in order to prevent a big crack from from ...
Peter Johnston

100 high-hazard dams remain a risk across Utah, assistant state engineer says

Following the discovery of a large crack in the Panguitch Lake Dam, one expert said that 100 other dams pose a high risk.
3 days ago
Hikers explore a trail, hiking is good for health, be it mental or physical...
Tim Hughes

Take a hike, it’s good for your health

As the weather warms up, consider hiking for your health. Research shows it provides not just physical benefits, but mental ones too.
3 days ago
A hiker walks along the trail on Ensign Peak, Search and Rescue teams issue reminder about hiking s...
Alexandrea Bonilla and Emma Keddington

Search and Rescue teams issue reminder about hiking safety

Search and Rescue teams are reminding hikers about safety when hiking after a hiker got lost this weekend.
3 days ago
The search is underway for 25-year-old Tobias Braaten who planned to hike on the Fernwood Trail Fri...
Devin Oldroyd

Fernwood Trail Hiker found Sunday

Tobias Braaten, who went missing near the Fernwood Trail on Saturday, was found safe, hungry, and "in good spirits" on Sunday.
5 days ago
Utah's water supply is doing well. Promontory Point during an EcoFlight around the Great Salt Lake....
Adam Small

Salt Lake having very dry April, but Utah’s water supply is still in top-notch shape

Utah's water supply is growing but Salt Lake City received a dry start to April. Utah might have something to worry about if May is dry.
7 days ago
Yellow wildflowers bloom on the green shores of Little Dell Reservoir. A sunset in the background....
Mariah Maynes

Wildflower season is blooming. Where and how to take in the views

Wildflower season is beginning in Utah. Where can you see them? How do you view them responsibly?
7 days ago
Weed block is used as a landscaping and xeriscaping project is installed in Layton on Thursday, Jun...
Allessandra Harris Gurr

Landscaping projects picking up pace as weather gets warmer

Jeff Mott, owner of Mott's Landscaping, said people often start big landscaping projects in the summertime. 
7 days ago
SLCPD is reminding anyone in the city this weekend to be mindful of travel impacts during the Salt ...
Devin Oldroyd

Salt Lake City Marathon will cause travel impacts, SLCPD warns

SLCPD is reminding anyone in the city this weekend to be mindful of travel impacts during the Salt Lake City Marathon.
9 days ago
two skiers shown, ski industry in utah has a big economic impact...
Sam Herrera

LISTEN: How the ski industry in Utah impacts the state

Anyone in Utah knows how big the ski industry is, but do they know what it means for the state's economy?
10 days ago
A promotional pre-release copy of Everest, Inc., provided by Gallery Books, sits next to a cup of c...
Mariah Maynes

‘Everest, Inc.’ highlights the business of adventure toward the top of Everest

Will Cockrell's new book Everest, Inc. gives a look into the recent history of climbing and guiding on Mount Everest.
10 days ago
Sam Snyder, ski technician, uses mountainFLOW Eco-Wax, a biodegradable, plant-based, fluoro-free wa...
Eric Cabrera and Derrick Jones

PFAS chemicals found in Park City water, ski wax to blame

A potentially dangerous chemical (PFAS) was found in three Park City water wells. All signs point to the slopes and ski wax.
10 days ago
FILE: Virgin Canyon in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area on May 11, 2021. National Parks offic...
Simone Seikaly

Vandalism caught on tape at Lake Mead Recreation Area

In a Facebook post, the National Park Service said the video from the Lake Mead area was recorded Sunday April 7, 2024.
11 days ago
Mountain Green Fire District personal and vehicle after rescue efforts Saturday April 13, 2024...
Derrick Jones

Mountain Green fire district responds to 4×4 stuck in creek

Mountain Green Fire District responds after a 4-wheeler attempted to cross a shallow creek was swept approximately 200 feet downstream.
13 days ago
bald eagle...
Curt Gresseth

Who shot, killed bald eagle near Cedar City? $10,000 reward available

A $10,000 reward is available for information leading to the conviction of the perpetrator who shot and killed a protected bald eagle near Cedar City.
14 days ago
A rattlesnake coils up in a rock crevice in San Juan County on Monday, April 26, 2021....
Mariah Maynes

Remaining safe while recreating near rattlesnakes

As temperatures begin to warm, rattlesnakes emerge from their dens. People are also heading outside for activities such as hiking and climbing, increasing the chances of encounters. 
16 days ago
sports fans cheer at delta center during slc ncaa tournament...
Allessandra Harris Gurr

Local Utah businesses got a boost from RV drivers in March

RV drivers stopping in Utah used a membership company called Harvest Hosts to camp out at local businesses rather than at campsites.
17 days ago
MAZATLAN, MEXICO - APRIL 08: The sun disappears behind the moon during the Great North American Ecl...
MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer

Total solar eclipse wows North America. Clouds part just in time for most

Cloud cover spoiled the view in New York state, but in Texas and elsewhere the skies cleared with minutes to spare as the moon passed in front of the sun and blocked the sunlight for a few minutes.
18 days ago
Hovenweep National Monument. Photo courtesy of National Park Service....
Heather Peterson

National Park Service being sued for switching to cashless entry

The National Park Service is being sued for going cashless at 30 national parks and monuments.
18 days ago
a woman does yard work outside...
Michelle Lee

Avoid injuries with these yard work safety tips

Let’s Get Moving Host Maria Shilaos spoke with USU Extension Assistant Professor Gabriela Murza to learn some of her yard work safety tips.
19 days ago
Cold plunge SALT LAKE CITY -- Hayley Beckstead has been jumping into freezing cold water every day ...
Jessica Lowell

Take the plunge: Utahns seek cold water for physical and mental benefits

We're taking a deep dive into the benefits of the cold plunge. We explore real experiences and the research behind why it works.
20 days ago
sunshine on cherry blossoms shown. Spring weather...
Michael Camit

Temperatures will be a little warmer than normal this April

April temperatures will a little higher than usual but there are a few things Utahns should keep in mind as they go outside to enjoy the warmth.
21 days ago
Bear lake growth...
MIKE ANDERSON AND MICHAEL HOUCK, KSL TV

Bear Lake State Park is opening new areas to keep up with growth

The new plan for the park is to extend the beach with 28 acres of land just east of Highway 89, which was recently purchased.
22 days ago
weed control with lawn pre-emergent...
Mitchell von Puttkammer

Controlling weeds using lawn pre-emergent

KSL Greenhouse Show Hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes dig in deep on weed control and where you should start.
22 days ago