Zion National Park is now the third most visited National Park in the United States, bringing in 4.5 million visitors a year – an increase of 60 perce...
Loving Our Lands: The BLM And Its Multiple-Use Job Description
Try Googling “public lands in America.” You’ll find loads of maps covered in different colors outlining types of land – private, city, county, state a...
Loving Our Lands: Thirsty Cities And The Lake Powell Pipeline
Anyone who’s visited St. George in the southwestern corner of Utah knows that it’s hot and dry, one of the driest cities in the United States. But it’...
Loving Our Lands: Search And Rescue Missions Are On The Rise In Utah
Utah’s public lands welcome tourists from around the globe to play, explore and adventure - sometimes to a fault. In the last four years, Utah has see...
Loving Our Lands: Public Land Policies For People With Disabilities
In 1990 the federal government passed the Americans with Disabilities Act, or ADA, outlining public building access policy to assist people with disab...
Loving Our Lands: What Does It Take To Actually Enjoy The Outdoors?
Picture yourself scrolling through your Facebook feed. You see a friend’s picture on top of Mt. Timpanogos. They look happy, healthy and adventurous. ...
Loving Our Lands: Who Foots The Bill For Increasing Maintenance Backlog?
When it comes to public lands in the United States, most citizens agree that they should exist. However, there is less agreement on how they should be...
Loving Our Lands: Iconic Films Made On Iconic Lands - How Utah Made It To The Big Screen
Utah has been one of the most popular areas in the United States for filmmakers since westerns hit the big screens almost 100 years ago according to e...
Loving Our Lands: Artists Appreciating Utah Lands In A Quieter Way
Maynard Dixon was a successful western artist, known for his impressionistic works featuring southern Utah and Arizona landscapes. In 1939 he left his...
Loving Our Lands: Social Media Is A Double-Edged Sword For Park Managers
My family hosted Japanese exchange students when I was in high school. As a result, I have a bunch of Japanese sisters, one of which is a mountaineer,...