Outdoors & Recreation
Brooke Williams and Debbie Worthen
Elk herd returns to SLC golf course after multiple relocation attempts
A large herd of elk returned to the Salt Lake Country Club golf course a week after being relocated to Parleys Canyon.2 days ago
Brooke Williams
How to see the northern lights, sighted recently in Utah skies
People have reported seeing the northern lights, or Aurora Borealis, from Norther Utah in recent days.4 days ago
Dan Rascon
Dozens of life-saving rescues in one week by Department of Public Safety
A record number of life saving rescues in one week for two chopper crews with the Utah Department of Public Safety.7 days ago
Alex Cabrero and Carter Williams
‘It went exceptionally well’: I-80 reopens as wintering elk return to Parleys Canyon
A large elk herd that found refuge in a Salt Lake City golf course this winter is back home in Parleys Canyon.10 days ago
Eliza Pace
Zion National Park on flood watch through Thursday
The National Weather Service issued a flood watch for Zion National Park Tuesday due to heavy rains and increased runoff.15 days ago
Alex Cabrero
Harsh winter pushes wildlife to Utah roads with over 1,000 killed this year
Utah drivers are seeing a lot of big game animals right now.20 days ago
Alex Cabrero
On-leash order placed for Tanner Park due to visiting elk herd
Tanner Park is on an on-leash order for dogs due to the visiting elk herd occupying the area, causing safety concerns for pets.25 days ago
Michael Houck
Zion National Park closes portions of climbing routes for bird nesting season
Starting Wednesday, some climbing routes in Zion National Park will close to let birds nest without being disturbed.28 days ago
Karah Brackin
Utah’s outdoor recreation industry featured at state Capitol
The Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation along with local outdoor organizations and brands set up at the Capitol as part of Outdoor Recreation Day on the Hill.2 months ago
Carter Williams
Utah bans ‘shed hunting’ through April as deer struggle through winter
Utah Division of Wildlife Resources officials on Tuesday announced a "statewide emergency closure" of shed hunting on all private and public lands in the state beginning immediately and lasting through the end of April.2 months ago
Shelby Lofton
Utah ski industry works to bring diversity to the slopes through ‘Discover Winter’ program
A Utah ski and snowboarding group wants to bring more diversity to the sports by giving minority communities a chance to hit the slopes.2 months ago
Michael Houck
Vandals cut out wall from a Utah historic mining site
State officials and volunteers repaired a historic building after vandals allegedly cut out part of its wall.2 months ago
Michael Houck
DWR officials warn of migrating elk entering Salt Lake City
A migrating herd of approximately 60 elk is causing problems for residents and drivers near the mouth of Parley's Canyon.2 months ago
Jed Boal
Unique cowboy and skiing sport on display in Heber City
If you’re looking for a wild, action-packed event for your family this weekend that combines Utah’s cowboy culture and its ski culture, head up to Heber City.2 months ago
Mike Anderson
Emergency feeding will help deer survive this year’s Utah winter
A heavy snow year is making it tough for some wildlife to find food in Utah. It’s especially important following what was a very dry summer last year.2 months ago
Michael Houck
Separated moose and calf, closes trail in American Fork canyon
A separated cow moose and her calf caused officials to close off an American Fork canyon trail since the moose was endangering the public Saturday afternoon.2 months ago
Kirsten Mitchell
‘This turkey has literally taken over our life’: Wild turkey terrorizing neighbors in Minnesota
Neighbors in a Coon Rapids mobile home park are battling with a bird. They say the lone turkey appeared in their park around Thanksgiving of 2021 and hasn't left since, becoming more aggressive as the months go on.2 months ago
Cary Schwanitz and Alex Cabrero
Stable snowpack, low avalanche danger create great backcountry skiing conditions
Avalanche conditions across the state are in the low category below 8,000 feet in elevation. There are no high or extreme warnings anywhere in the state.2 months ago
Brooke Williams
DWR seeking information on illegally killed game in Beaver County
Conservation officers with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources are searching for information regarding two illegally killed game in Beaver County last year, offering a potential reward.2 months ago
Michael Houck
Bull elks relocated after being spotted in Salt Lake City
Wildlife officials have relocated two bull elks that were seen wandering the neighborhood near Liberty Park over the weekend.2 months ago
Forrest Brown, CNN
National Parks waive entrance fees for MLK holiday, 4 other days
The US National Park Service is back with its offer of five days a year when the entrance fees are waived at every site under its domain in the country.2 months ago
Jed Boal
Researcher: Snow depth doubles in 30 days at some sites
The snow keeps piling up quickly in Utah’s mountains, delivering the kind of water that communities need to climb out of the extended drought.3 months ago
Cary Schwanitz
DWR confirms contagious avian flu cases in 4 more Utah counties
The Utah Department of Wildlife Resources said it had confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza in birds in four additional counties.3 months ago
