Recreation

Mark Jones
Soap box derby set for Saturday in Daybreak
Daybreak will host the second annual Soap Box Derby on Saturday from noon to 3 p.m.26 days ago

Chandler Holt
Masks no longer required in national parks
Since a federal judge struck down the CDC's transportation mask mandate, guests in national parks can choose if they'd like to wear a mask or not.29 days ago

Mark Jones
DWR asking Utahns to keep dogs on a leash while in the outdoors
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources are asking those who head outdoors this spring to keep their dogs on a leash.1 month ago

Waverly Golden
The Canyon Overlook Trail in Zion gets a new look
Zion National Park Canyon Overlook Trail is getting a new look for the summer. The work on the trail should be finished by early June.1 month ago

Mark Jones
Body of missing Montana man discovered in Emery County
The body of a missing Montana man was discovered Thursday morning by the Emery County Sheriff's Search and Rescue team.1 month ago

Devin Oldroyd
Park City Mountain Resort to open summer activities in May
Activities for the summer will be available at Park City Mountain Resort starting May 21.1 month ago

Waverly Golden
Salt Lake City Marathon will cause road closures and delays
The Salt Lake City Marathon will cause road closures on April 23. Salt Lake City Police Department suggests looking at the course map to plan accordingly.1 month ago

Samantha Herrera
Snowbasin will open for bonus weekend
Snowbasin Resort will open up for skiing this weekend thanks to some fresh snow. The resort will have some adjusted operations.1 month ago

Devin Oldroyd and Dan Bammes
Hiker rescued at Bridal Veil Falls after he was critically injured by falling ice
The hiker was unconscious when rescuers moved him to an area of Bridal Veil Falls where the helicopter crew could reach him with their hoist.1 month ago

Waverly Golden
Free national park program not used by families of color
A BYU study found white families of fourth graders use a free pass to any national park more often than their people of color counterparts.1 month ago

Chandler Holt
Arches National Park introduces timed entry system
Arches National Park introduced a timed pilot program to prevent overcrowding. The program will run through October 3.1 month ago

Samantha Herrera
Dark Sky Month begins today
Gov. Cox declared April as Dark Sky Month in Utah for the second year in a row. The Office of Tourism highlighted the importance of Utah's dark skies.2 months ago

Mark Jones
Grand County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue team had a busy weekend
The search and rescue team from the Grand County Sheriff's Office responded to three different incidents this past weekend.2 months ago

Aimee Cobabe
Arches reservation system begins April 3, lasts through October
There were a record 1.8 million visitors to Arches in 2021, and between 2009 and 2019 visitor usage increased by 66%.2 months ago

Curt Gresseth
Volunteer describes rescuing stranded hikers (with baby) in waist-deep snow
A volunteer describes rescuing a group of stranded hikers -- along with a 10-month-old baby -- from Big Baldy Mountain on Saturday.2 months ago

Mark Jones
Man found dead near Yellowstone after a reported grizzly bear attack
The body of a man was discovered Friday in southwest Montana just north of Yellowstone National Park. He died of a reported grizzly bear attack.2 months ago

Samantha Herrera
Deer hunting permits may see decrease this year
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources said it recommends a decrease in deer hunting permits for this year based on population data.2 months ago

THOMAS PEIPERT, Associated Press
Outdoor Retailer show moving to Utah despite boycott threats
Critics of holding the event in Utah say the state's politicians oppose efforts to protect national monuments and public lands. The Outdoor Retailer show will be held in Denver for 2022.2 months ago

Samantha Herrera
Salt Lake City launches survey for new Glendale park
A new regional park in Glendale is planned to go on the site of the former Raging Waters water park. The water park closed in 2018 and is being demolished.2 months ago

Martha Harris
Park City Mountain Resort to see raised minimum wage
Utah's Park City Mountain Resort will raise minimum wage for all employees. This includes ski patrollers, who just agreed to $15 an hour in January.2 months ago

Mark Jones
Grand Teton National Park reports first grizzly bear sighting of 2022
The first grizzly bear sighting of 2022 in Grand Teton National Park was reported on Sunday, March 13.2 months ago

Mark Jones
Utah Avalanche Center issues special warning for this weekend
The Utah Avalanche Center is issued a Special Avalanche Bulletin for Saturday, March 12.2 months ago

Mark Jones
Utah Wildlife Board votes to restrict trail cameras at rule appeal hearing
The Utah Wildlife Board voted Thursday to keep the restrictions on trail cameras in place2 months ago
