‘We’re all going to be hurting’: Towns Near National Parks Feel the Impacts of COVID-19 Sarah Grothjan|April 14, 2020 Towns near national parks are vulnerable to COVID-19 due to limited health infrastructure and the influence travel and tourism has on the local economy.
Best Hikes Near Salt Lake City Liz Dengler|November 4, 2019 Discover everything from alpine lakes to a mountain-top living room made of stone on these eight hikes near Salt Lake City.
Op-Ed: How Outdoor Recreation Can Help Rural U.S. Communities Tom Adams|November 1, 2019 Tom Adams, Utah's director of outdoor recreation, says communities across the country can benefit from outdoor recreation.
Bears Ears National Monument Management Draws Criticism As Court Battles Continue Mike Faulk|August 6, 2019 Concerned parties say the proposed land management plan delays or ignores aspects of conservation planning in favor of development, while proponents say it does plenty to conserve the reduced monument. Here's what you need to know.
Top Things to Do in the Four Corners Morgan Tilton|April 30, 2019 From the four corners national monument to the Grand Canyon, the Southwestern Four Corners has tons to do. Learn more at REI Co-Op.
REI Presents: Down With Adventure Shanti Hodges|April 8, 2019 Spending time outdoors has created a unique bond between Melody Buck Forsyth and Ruby, who was born with Down syndrome. Through their goal to visit all 62 national parks, the family hopes to inspire others.
Wheel Love for the Trail Tony Gill|December 7, 2018 Trailside mountain bike fixes from expert guides to remedy flat tires, taco-ed wheels and cracked rims.
How to Explore Bryce Canyon National Park Patrick Hutchison|August 31, 2018 Towering hoodoos erupt out of a red-rock amphitheater and dark nighttime skies afford unreal views of the stars in this national park in southwestern Utah.
Bears Ears & Grand Staircase-Escalante: The Ins and Outs of a National Monument Katie Boué|March 21, 2018 Although the reduced boundaries remain controversial, we explore the current impact on recreation.
Staking a Claim for Public Lands Morgan Sjogren|March 2, 2018 Morgan Sjogren and Michael Versteeg explore whether staking a mining claim in former Bears Ears monument land could be an unusual public lands preservation tactic.
Follow Through: Caroline Gleich’s Dream to Ski Utah’s Most Difficult Lines Ashlee Langholz|October 1, 2017 We talked with Caroline Gleich about her new film, Follow Through. She opens up about dreaming big despite doubts.
Bears Ears: Run to the Sunrise Morgan Sjogren|June 16, 2017 One runner’s search for adventure and a fresh start in our newest—and now at-risk—national monument I’m shivering in the back of my yello...
