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Tourism’s growth has been both a blessing and a curse for surrounding rural communities as southern Utah’s national parks continue to bring people in.
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The Trust for Public Land estimates that 3,000 privately held acres are scattered around Utah’s Zion National Park.
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The decision follows an August U.S. appeals court ruling that struck down a critical approval involving the Uinta Basin Railway. The proposed 88-mile railroad line would connect oil and gas producers in rural Utah to the broader rail network and larger markets.
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Researchers hope the study can help fire managers better understand when it's safe to let fires burn as part of the natural cycle.
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Hundreds of tribal leaders gathered in Washington this week for an annual summit where the Biden administration is celebrating nearly 200 new agreements to boost cooperation with the tribes.
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The plan to build a new highway through a conservation area near St. George has taken a step back. The Bureau of Land Management is revisiting its formal analysis of the road’s environmental impact after a lawsuit from conservation groups.
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The Bureau of Land Management quietly posted a notice on its website last week that it will no longer use the M-44 ejector devices across the 390,625 square miles it manages nationally.
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Grey wolves are one of the most controversial animals in the West, and how you can manage the species depends on what state you're in. Along the Colorado-Wyoming border, that friction is part of daily life.
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The U.S. Forest Service manages some 160,000 miles of trails, and maintaining that sprawling system is a major undertaking. Volunteer trail workers have become an essential part of keeping the public’s access open to its vast wild areas.
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The new shuttles are part of Zion’s long-term plan to manage growing visitor numbers while preserving the park’s natural beauty.
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City officials worry that the picturesque venue is suffering from a “privatization” of public open space.
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The new bus route is scheduled to begin next summer between St. George and the town of Springdale at the west entrance of Zion National Park. It's meant to make life easier for both tourists and residents.