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New money to help Zion National Park, a US favorite
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 25 - 11:54 a.m. | Save Story
Zion National Park outside of Springdale is one of Utah's most popular parks, as well as one of the nation's jewels.
Have you ever been stuck on a ski lift?
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 24 - 1:02 p.m. | Save Story
Whenever a ski lift you're on comes to an unexpected stop with your feet still dangling in the air, it brings a momentary uneasy feeling that you might be there for a while.
BLM plans new campground in one of Cedar Canyon's 'most scenic locations'
Alysha Lundgren, St. George News | Posted Dec. 23 - 7:37 p.m. | Save Story
Initially proposed as a day-use site, 55 acres of land in Cedar Canyon was recently approved for the construction of a new campground.
Who gets a white Christmas? Incoming storm to deliver more snow in Utah
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 23 - 7:01 p.m. | Save Story
Many Utahns could wake up to a white Christmas this year — or at least cleaner air.
A healthier planet: One of the best gifts to give your children this or any season
Mike Godfrey for KSL.com | Posted Dec. 23 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
Practical gift-giving guidance from Utah's public land, wildlife, waste and environmental management teams.
Ski resort prepares for possible strike as contract negotiations continue
Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV | Posted Dec. 23 - 8:45 a.m. | Save Story
A group of ski patrollers and mountain safety personnel are raising money if they go on strike, which could happen at any time.
174 Colorado skiers and snowboarders rescued after lift cracks
Associated Press | Posted Dec. 23 - 7:00 a.m. | Save Story
Officials are investigating what caused a crack in a Colorado ski lift that forced the evacuation of over 170 stranded skiers and snowboarders.
5 dark sky places in Utah worth exploring for the longest night of the year
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 21 - 10:21 a.m. | Save Story
These are five options worth exploring for those looking to enjoy Utah's dark sky during the longest night of the year.
Lawmakers disapprove of federal decision to endorse southern Utah highway alternative
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 20 - 7:32 p.m. | Save Story
A federal decision issued Friday on a proposed highway in Washington County "blatantly disregards" Utah voices and the law, Utah's congressional delegation says.
What to know about the bird flu after California's emergency declaration
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 20 - 5:06 p.m. | Save Story
Bird flu captured more headlines this week, but Utah experts say they're still unsure about potential human impacts as it continues to impact wild birds and farm animals.
Utah group sues state leaders, alleging its federal public lands lawsuit is 'unlawful'
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 18 - 7:13 p.m. | Save Story
The Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance has filed a motion asserting that Utah's lawsuit against the federal government seeking about 18.5 million acres of "unappropriated" public land is unlawful.
'A good feeling': Construction worker describes Utah owl rescue caught in viral video
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 18 - 6:33 p.m. | Save Story
An owl rescue caught on video at a Salt Lake City construction site has now gained hundreds of thousands of views online.
2 bucks illegally killed in Iron County prompt Utah investigation
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 17 - 4:09 p.m. | Save Story
Utah wildlife conservation officers are asking for the public's help as they investigate a pair of recent poaching cases near each other in Iron County.
Utah water managers remain hopeful for 'near-normal' snowpack after slow start
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 17 - 3:08 p.m. | Save Story
A trio of storms that slammed into Utah over the past week has helped some snowpack levels, but state water managers say that this season is still off to a slow start.
Utah, Great Salt Lake trust award $5.4M in more wetlands improvement projects
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 17 - 10:03 a.m. | Save Story
The Great Salt Lake's rebound is still a work in progress, but the lake's vital ecosystem is about to receive another boost.
Salt Lake City unveils final design for future of Pioneer Park
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 16 - 7:02 p.m. | Save Story
Construction to improve Pioneer Park could begin as early as next year, possibly turning it into a Salt Lake City destination.
Avalanche mitigation is now safer at Alta Ski Resort thanks to new tech
Bryanna Willis, KSL NewsRadio | Posted Dec. 16 - 10:16 a.m. | Save Story
Alta Ski Resort is using new technology to help navigate avalanche mitigation.
Monarch butterflies could become listed as threatened. How you can help preserve the species
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 15 - 10:34 p.m. | Save Story
The iconic monarch butterfly has been declining for decades, and now the federal government is stepping in to stem the tide.
