Environment & Outdoors

Outdoors lovers in the Tibble Fork area above American Fork. Tibble Fork is one of the areas where ...
Bryanna Willis and Simone Seikaly

Some trailhead and reservoir bathrooms in Utah County closed ahead of holiday weekend

Utah County officials will step in to clean bathrooms that are closed due to federal funding delays.
1 year ago
slot canyon canyoneering...
Bryanna Willis

Flash flooding likely in southern Utah, hikers asked to plan ahead

Flash flooding is likely in southern Utah on Wednesday and Thursday, so forecasters are warning hikers not to go into slot canyons.
1 year ago
Deer Creek Reservoir in Wasatch County on Sept. 9, 2024. Utah water managers said Thursday that wat...
Carter Williams

Utah seeing water trend that typically occurs later in the summer

Utah is already seeing water trends that are typically associated with late summer.
1 year ago
Dixie National forest...
Mariah Maynes

Stage 1 fire restrictions in effect for Dixie National Forest

Dixie National Forest is just one area of the state that is under Stage 1 fire restrictions, which limit the use of fire.
1 year ago
utah temperatures high as man lays in shade...
Bryanna Willis

Utah likely to see above-average temperatures in July

Coming out of a hot June, forecasters say Utah temperatures will continue to be above-average.
1 year ago
Great Salt Lake, Utah drought...
Adam Small

Over 90% of Utah in drought status, conditions likely to worsen

Drought is impacting over 90% of Utah. The state only had one day with measurable rain in June.
1 year ago
A mountain biker rides over part of the Slickrock Trial outside of Moab, Utah with the La Salle Mou...
Mariah Maynes

BLM asks for public comments about e-bikes on Moab biking trails

On June 30, the Bureau of Land Management's Moab Field Office opened a public comment period regarding the use of Class 1 e-bikes on some Moab biking trails. 
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firefighters hose fire...
Alton Barnhart

‘Blown tire’ likely caused brush fire on I-15, Hurricane Valley Fire says

A brush fire started on Interstate 15 Sunday afternoon, which Hurricane Valley Fire said was likely caused by a blown tire.
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Jane Housley, a Brigham Young University graduate, is pictured. Housley's research could help make ...
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com

Here’s how a BYU graduate’s research is helping to optimize wildfire modeling

Wind has already played a big role in Utah's wildfire season, combining with heat and low relative humidity to send the flames of the Forsyth Fire toward Pine Valley in Washington County, where it destroyed 18 structures, including 13 primary or secondary homes.
1 year ago
Smoke from the France Canyon Fire on Monday. A scheduled power outage is planned for Wednesday so c...
Jacob Freeman

France Canyon Fire grows to 32,500 acres, but containment improves, Forest Service says

The France Canyon Fire near Bryce Canyon National Park has reached 32,500 acres by Saturday, and maps provided by the U.S. Forest Service show the fire spread to the northeast.
1 year ago
A refugee youth tries some small boat sailing Friday at East Canyon Reservoir....
Mike Anderson, KSL TV

‘Every Kid Outdoors’ program reaches out to refugee teens

A DNR program that strives to get more kids in the outdoors is expanding for the first time this year with a camp for refugee teens.
1 year ago
One home is a total loss after a fire near Hanna, Duchesne County Friday evening. (Photo courtesy: ...
Devin Oldroyd

Wildfire spreads to home in Duchesne County

On social media, Utah Fire Info said the Duchesne fire was human caused, began as a wildfire, and spread to the home.
1 year ago
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Jacob Freeman

Semitruck catches fire and ignites grass near Interstate 215

Fire officials said the fire started at approximately 3:45 p.m. in the area of 2100 West and Indiana Circle.
1 year ago
Evacuees from the Forsyth Fire in Washington County, Utah wait at a roadblock to be allowed to retu...
Daniel Woodruff, Reporter/Anchor, KSL-TV (NBC) Salt Lake City

Forsyth Fire 22% contained as evacuees in Washington County return home

Hundreds of people evacuated last week after the Forsyth Fire spread out of control, destroying 13 homes and four other buildings.
1 year ago
Fire restrictions sign Garfield County Kane County...
Heather Peterson

Fire restrictions going into place statewide

Stage 1 fire restrictions are now in place for most state, federal, and unincorporated lands in Utah because of the increased fire danger.
1 year ago
Mary Antinori, right, and Jamie Antinori hike back from Blood Lake in the Bonanza Flat Conservation...
Mariah Maynes

Planning on hiking Bonanza Flat trails? Be ready to pay an hourly parking fee

Park City Municipal began charging parking fees at Bonanza Flat trailheads in hopes of easing congestion in the tightly packed area.
1 year ago
A scheduled power outage is planned for parts of southern Utah while firefighters continue to battl...
Carter Williams, KSL.com

Power outage planned for parts of southern Utah as fire remains ‘dangerously close’ to utility lines

As the France Canyon Fire continues burning near Bryce Canyon, officials say a planned power outage has become necessary.
1 year ago
A tree struck by lightning was the cause of the Forsyth Fire, officials determined the week after i...
Mary Culbertson

A tree in Pine Valley was struck by lightning. Here’s how the Forsyth Fire took over 10 days later

A tree that was struck by lightning was determined to be the cause of the Forsyth Fire in Washington County.
1 year ago
A fire in northern Utah was threatening structures in the area. It has since been 100% contained....
Devin Oldroyd, KSL TV

UPDATE: Beaver Dam Fire 100% contained

A fire in northern Utah was threatening structures in the area. It has since been 100% contained.
1 year ago
Work moves on at The Point, the former location of the State Prison, on Monday, June 23, 2025. Utah...
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News

How geothermal energy may help The Point development

The Utah Office of Energy Development is poised to study the potential of drilling a pump station to access geothermal energy at The Point.
1 year ago
Image of fireworks on sale inside Some Dude's Fireworks tent in Lehi, Utah....
Brian Carlson, KSL TV

Fireworks now on sale in Utah, firefighters warn to light them safely

You've probably already seen the fireworks stands setting up in parking lots. Here's what lighting them safely looks like.
1 year ago
A dog on a hiking trail. Hiking with pets....
Mariah Maynes

Hiking with pets this summer? Here are some tips to have the best experience possible

Hiking with pets can be a fun way to enjoy the summer weather, but it also involves a little more planning. Here are some tips to have a great adventure.
1 year ago
An osprey flies into its nest. On July 12, 2025, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources will host ...
Mariah Maynes

What is an osprey? Observe the majestic creatures with the DWR

On July 12, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources will host an osprey observation event near Flaming Gorge Reservoir.
1 year ago
pine valley Forsyth Fire...
Sam Herrera

Forsyth Fire grows to 7045 acres, evacuations remain in place in southern Utah

The Forsyth Fire has grown to 7,045 acres in southern Utah, fire officials said on Monday.
1 year ago