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As Great Salt Lake nears key level, Utah finds inspiration elsewhere to help lake's recovery
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted April 30 - 8:03 a.m. | Save Story
The Great Salt Lake continues to improve from a record low in 2022, but Utah natural resources officials recently took trips to two other sites to learn what may help keep the lake's recovery going.
Making your home a sanctuary for Utah's little miracle workers
Mike Godfrey for KSL.com | Posted April 29 - 8:04 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's native pollinators are in trouble and need your help. Here are things that can assist in making Utah a sanctuary.
Idaho Falls man kicks Yellowstone bison and goes to jail, say park officials
EastIdahoNews.com Staff | Posted April 29 - 7:35 p.m. | Save Story
An Idaho man got drunk, kicked a bison, got hurt and went to jail, Yellowstone Park officials said.
Why camping fees may increase at Dinosaur National Monument
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted April 29 - 12:29 p.m. | Save Story
Dinosaur National Monument camping fees may soon change, for the first time in almost a decade.
Project to rehabilitate Capitol Reef's Scenic Drive set to begin
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted April 28 - 12:24 p.m. | Save Story
A project to repair and enhance aging roads and parking lots at Capitol Reef National Park will begin on Monday, creating some impacts to visiting the park this year.
Utah waterfall book provides guide to help hikers go with the flow
Stephanie DeGraw, St. George News | Posted April 28 - 8:44 a.m. | Save Story
Utah offers numerous waterfall adventures, and an author is releasing an information guidebook naming the best hikes in June.
Thrills and spills as Dixie High seniors paint Sugarloaf sign
Chris Reed, St. George News | Posted April 27 - 10:07 a.m. | Save Story
Seniors from Dixie High School were hanging by ropes over the edge of Dixie Rock on Friday morning with white paint and white knuckles.
Ivins residents are concerned about location of planned water reservoir
Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV | Posted April 26 - 8:37 p.m. | Save Story
Some residents in the Ivins area are worried that new water reservoir would ruin an outdoor space everyone enjoys.
Adams Canyon trailhead ribbon cutting in Layton 'a tender experience'
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted April 26 - 5:46 p.m. | Save Story
Layton residents brave the rain to celebrate the opening of new amenities at popular Adams Canyon trailhead, a decade in the making.
Why Salt Lake City plants thousands of new trees every year
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted April 26 - 11:15 a.m. | Save Story
Utah's capital city has planted thousands of more trees over the past decade, and city leaders say there are many reasons why.
'Sacrifices' will need to be made from Bear River water supply to help Great Salt Lake
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted April 25 - 11:00 a.m. | Save Story
With the Bear River serving so many different purposes in the state of Utah, agricultural producers are trying to make sure their uses for the river aren't forgotten as lawmakers discuss the preservation of the Great Salt Lake.
How much will the Great Salt Lake rise? State to offer a reward if you guess it correctly
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted April 24 - 5:05 p.m. | Save Story
Water levels at the Great Salt Lake are higher now than at any other point in the last five years, but its peak this year is up to anyone's guess.
Why Utah could be in for a hot and dry summer
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted April 23 - 3:06 p.m. | Save Story
Utah could be in for another hot summer, according to a new long-range outlook.
New tool for algal bloom mitigation is making breakthrough results in Utah, scientists say
Mary Culbertson, KSL-TV | Posted April 23 - 1:32 p.m. | Save Story
Scientists are testing a new tool that aims to help suppress algal blooms in bodies of water, and experts say the device is producing breakthrough results.
Provo aiming to clean up Utah Lake with state-of-the-art wastewater treatment facility
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted April 23 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
A new secondary process wastewater treatment plant is being built in Provo to hopefully help clean up Utah Lake.
Utah's snowpack has melted in a 'reasonable manner' so far; outlook looks promising, NWS says
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted April 23 - 10:03 a.m. | Save Story
An expert explains how Utah's above-average snowpack has melted "in a reasonable manner" so far and what is expected next.
Utah County search and rescue crews encouraging hikers to be prepared this spring
Brianna Chavez, KSL-TV | Posted April 22 - 10:32 p.m. | Save Story
With warmer weather in the forecast, that means more opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. But that could come at a cost if you're not prepared.
6 unforgettable things to do in Turks and Caicos
Grant Olsen for KSL.com | Posted April 22 - 8:08 p.m. | Save Story
Beautiful beaches? Check. Fascinating wildlife? Check. Large shipwrecks? Check.
