Outdoors + Recreation

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.
24 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.
25 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. 
27 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.
28 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.
29 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.
29 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.
1 month 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.
1 month 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.
1 month 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.
1 month 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.
1 month ago
Off road in southern Utah this year and get the grand experience of a lifetime! (Bar 10 Ranch)...
Tim Hughes

Discover a grand off-road experience on the way to Grand Canyon

Getting off road is a grand way to experience the wonders of southern Utah, and many companies will help you do just that.
1 month ago
Easter decorations receive a new coating of snow in Salt Lake City on Thursday, March 30, 2023....
Heather Peterson

Wet weather may make for some soggy Easter egg hunts

Rainy weather is threatening Easter weekend festivities. Some Easter egg hunts will continue, others are looking into contingency plans.
1 month ago
Sand mountain riding....
Adam Small

Staffing Little Sahara with emergency workers is costing Juab County hundreds of thousands

Little Sahara Recreation Area is expecting many visitors for Easter weekend. In the past, the area saw up to 50,000 visitors for the holiday.
1 month ago
planting trees in a container...
Mitchell von Puttkammer

Dig, clip, water: Planting trees in spring

It's a great time of year to plant trees, but where do you start? KSL Greenhouse Hosts Maria Shilaos and Taun Beddes dig up everything you need to know to get started.
1 month ago
A red and black Jeep climbs up the sandy orange rocks of Moab, Utah during a Jeep safari....
Mariah Maynes

As Jeep event begins in Moab, police provide reminders to drivers

Moab police want Easter Jeep Safari participants to remember rules about speed limits, vehicle lighting, and stop signs,
1 month ago
River Barry received the Carnegie Medal of Heroism for saving a base jumper's life....
Tammy Kikuchi

Salt Lake therapist awarded Carnegie Medal of Heroism

The Carnegie Hero Fund Commission awarded their Carnegie Medal of Heroism to a Salt Lake City therapist, after a day of mountain biking turned into rock climbing to save a life.
1 month ago
Boy tries out his new eclipse glasses he just bought from Clark Planetarium in preparation for the ...
Heather Peterson

Want to see the solar eclipse? Go to Dallas

Michael Zeiler, an eclipse cartographer said the closest part of the eclipse's path to us is Dallas. 
1 month ago
Attendees climb at the grand opening of an outdoor climbing wall outside of Millcreek City Hall on ...
Collin Leonard, KSL.com

Olympian and hopefuls break in Utah’s biggest outdoor climbing wall at Millcreek City Hall

The Millcreek City Hall opened a brand new climbing wall on Saturday. It's the tallest outdoor wall in Utah.
1 month ago
Deer Valley and other ski resorts in Utah have extended their closing dates....
Britt Johnson

Utah ski resorts extend closing dates

Several Utah ski resorts aren't closing as soon as they thought. Several announced extended seasons thanks to an extra snowy February.
2 months ago
maple syrup buckets on trees, local maple syrup in utah is difficult to get...
Mitchell von Puttkammer

Project aims to make local maple syrup more available

Can you buy local maple syrup? You can, but it's not easy. Utah State University is trying to change that with the Maple Tree Tapping Project.
2 months ago
Toxic algae floats on top of a lake....
Mariah Maynes

Water safety company launches toxic algae education campaign

BlueGreen Water Technologies says the presence of toxic algae is increasing across the globe, their campaign offers helpful advice.
2 months ago
a cyclist shown near pond, a west valley wetland park is in the works...
Michael Camit and Heather Peterson

Wetland park to be built in West Valley

A West Valley wetland park would provide trails for exercise and allow students at the Granite Technical Institute to study animals and plants outdoors.
2 months ago
Warming spring conditions have Utah officials warning of the particular danger of wet snow avalanch...
Adam Small

Avalanche danger rising in Utah with spring warm-up

The chances of surviving a wet-snow avalanche are very small according to Utah officials, who compare such snow to concrete.
2 months ago