Meg O’Neil was a lot of things. She was a skilled ice climber, an experienced outdoorswoman, and a mentor to dozens of aspiring climbers and mountaineers. And, as her final actions proved, she was also a selfless friend. On April 2, O’Neil was climbing Raven Falls, a frozen cascade in northern Utah, with two climbing [...]

Home to the Mighty Five National Parks—Arches, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, Zion and Bryce Canyon—as well as an incredible 45 state parks, Utah has earned its reputation for outdoor adventure. From the iridescent water of Bear Lake to the otherworldly hoodoos in Bryce Canyon, there’s no shortage of destinations to explore. Here are the best places [...]

Over the past few years, millions of people have either moved to Salt Lake City, Utah, or visited to hike and ride the region’s world-class trails. But now the Great Salt Lake is drying up, releasing chemicals so toxic that it may soon be unsafe to hike or bike at all.  The Great Salt Lake [...]

The flowers are blooming and the skies are clear, so it’s time to pack your camping gear and sleep under the stars for a few nights. Because temperatures in the next couple of months are predicted to be balmy and warm, camping seems like the perfect way to enjoy Mother Nature’s gift of summer. So [...]

The flowers are blooming and the skies are clear, so it’s time to pack your camping gear and sleep under the stars for a few nights. Because temperatures in the next couple of months are predicted to be balmy and warm, camping seems like the perfect way to enjoy Mother Nature’s gift of summer. So [...]