When hiking is touted as a piece of cake

By Marjorie “Slim” Woodruff

Overconfidence can ruin a good hike. When I surf through outdoor sites on social media, here’s the essence of what…

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The Antiquities Act has served Utah and the nation well for 120 years

By Stephen Trimble

This June, the Antiquities Act turns 120 years old. Since Teddy Roosevelt signed the law on June 8, 1906, nearly…

Orderville Canyon, Zion National Park, Utah, Stephen Trimble photo

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Trump administration resurrects dangerous cyanide bombs

By Ted Williams

M-44s are spring-loaded devices stuck in the ground and scented with decomposed animal tissue. They blast cyanide into the mouth…

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For a dose of awe, visit Spiral Jetty

By Dennis Hinkamp

Whenever life becomes too turbulent, I like to visit Robert Smithson’s most famous work of art—Spiral Jetty. He completed it…

Spiral Jetty by Dennis Hinkamp

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