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Nature center's Black Birders Week plans tweaked after claims of racism
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted April 14 - 10:29 p.m. | Save Story
The Ogden Nature Center's plans to mark Black Birders Week prompted backlash from foes who see them as racially divisive but will go forward, though in a different form.
6 walking trails along the Wasatch Front that are perfect for all ages
Caitlin Keith, Deseret News | Posted April 14 - 8:31 a.m. | Save Story
Spring is officially here, and the weather across Utah is beginning to warm, which means you might be looking for a way to be outside more. Here is a list of six easy walking trails along the Wasatch Front.
Reconnecting with nature: How Utah hikers are finding mental wellness in the mountains
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted April 13 - 3:25 p.m. | Save Story
In an era of unprecedented technology and mental health crises, local hikers are finding solace in the mountains.
April's full moon is a 'micromoon.' Here's what that means
Kameryn Griesser and Ashley Strickland, CNN | Posted April 12 - 2:21 p.m. | Save Story
Sharp-eyed lunar lovers may notice April's full moon looks smaller than usual this month, and despite its "pink moon" namesake, the orb will have a white-golden hue.
Salt Lake City's newest art walk unearths a hidden downtown gem
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted April 12 - 9:59 a.m. | Save Story
A new downtown art installation traces the path of an invisible water source, bringing attention to it and the importance of water.
BLM warns against illegal parties on public lands after breaking up nonpermitted rave
Daniella Rivera, KSL-TV | Posted April 11 - 9:39 p.m. | Save Story
The Bureau of Land Management is focused on enforcement ahead of the weekend and urging people to avoid throwing illegal, nonpermitted parties on public lands.
Popular Arches hike set to reopen after staff shortages prompted temporary closure
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted April 11 - 10:47 a.m. | Save Story
A strenuous but popular hike at Arches National Park will soon reopen after it was temporarily closed over staffing shortages.
Utah's reservoirs in great shape; no threat of flooding
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News | Posted April 10 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Much of Utah got through this last water year with near-normal conditions for snowfall and precipitation, and water experts say an early, mid-elevation melt will bring a runoff with little threat of flooding.
Baby colobus monkey born at Utah's Hogle Zoo
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted April 10 - 8:19 a.m. | Save Story
Springtime is known for baby animals, and the Utah's Hogle Zoo has been living up to that expectation this year.
Strong water year will keep beaches small at Bear Lake
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted April 9 - 5:02 p.m. | Save Story
Another strong snowpack for northern Utah means beachgoers will have to compete for less space on the beaches of Bear Lake this summer.
Utah's snowpack was close to normal this year. Here's why it still gets a 'C'
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted April 8 - 3:04 p.m. | Save Story
After delivering back-to-back "A's," Utah's top snowpack expert says he's giving this year's collection a "C" — but there's a lot to consider in that grade.
Draper aquarium welcomes 4 macaroni penguins
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted April 8 - 9:04 a.m. | Save Story
The Loveland Living Planet Aquarium has added four unique penguins to its resident colony and is asking the public for help naming them.
Annual tulip festival to showcase nearly 1M flowers, largest in event history
Gabriela Fletcher, KSL.com | Posted April 7 - 6:08 p.m. | Save Story
The annual Thanksgiving Point Tulip Festival plans to showcase over 900,000 flowers across the Ashton Gardens beginning on April 9.
What you should do if you find a baby bird on the sidewalk
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted April 6 - 7:51 p.m. | Save Story
If you're taking a walk and come across a young bird on the sidewalk near a tree, you probably should resist the urge to take it home, but that doesn't mean you should always do nothing.
How Utah land and watershed project gives a helping hand to nature
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News | Posted April 6 - 12:51 p.m. | Save Story
The Mule Deer Foundation, Sportsmen for Fish and Wildlife, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and other sportsmen's groups pledged a record $6.6 million to help restore Utah landscapes and troubled watershed areas across Utah.
BLM enforcement officers shut down illegal party on public land
Daniella Rivera, KSL-TV | Posted April 4 - 10:05 p.m. | Save Story
The Bureau of Land Management is working on enforcement as they say illegal parties on public land threaten both the environment and public safety.
This Utah resort just exceeded 500 inches of snow for the year
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted April 3 - 7:53 a.m. | Save Story
The past couple days of heavy snowfall in Little Cottonwood Canyon pushed Alta Ski Area over the 500-inch mark for the season just before Utah resorts begin to wind down for the year.
No joke: Wintry storm pulls April Fools' Day trick on northern Utah valleys
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted April 1 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Late-season valley snow Tuesday morning proved to be tricky for Utah travelers.
