Whether it’s legislation that affects trail access, new rules for river runners, or efforts to restore damaged ecosystems, these stories affect how we live, work, and connect with this place.
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Daniela Ganassim Ericksen, 47, of Ivins, pleaded guilty to defacing the ancient rock art near the junction of Buckskin Gulch and Wire Pass on Bureau of Land Management (BLM) property. Federal prosecutors say Ericksen carved her name and other markings directly into the rock surface on November 23, 2024.
As winter ramps up in the La Sals, the Utah Avalanche Center is offering a free Know Before You Go avalanche safety talk this Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. at the Moab Arts and Recreation Center. It’s a quick way for skiers, riders, and winter hikers to get up to speed before heading into the backcountry.
A closed-door workshop of local and state officials with the Trump administration on Dec. 1 is raising concerns in Grand County, where the outcome could influence future management decisions at Arches National Park.
Becca Jordan of Moab just made history. Along with her teammates, Becca set an official world record for “most grips in a round,” performing 12 grips in a single round during a single wingsuit skydive. Check out the video!
Local reader Jen Sadoff recently spotted something special in central Moab—a small bobcat perched in a tree. While the sighting might seem unusual, it’s actually a reminder that these elusive predators are thriving right here in our valley.
Late fall through early spring is the best time to thin out or remove fire fuels that will become a big risk in the summer. Moab’s FireBREAK campaign is doing the work now to prevent fires next year.
Burns from Monday, November 17 through Sunday, November 23, are part of efforts to eliminate invasive Russian olive trees.
The northern lights over Moab? Yep. A rare geomagnetic storm painted the desert sky Tuesday night, and locals chased the glow up Sand Flats Road.
Today is the final day to comment on the Bureau of Land Management’s Public Lands Rule, which shapes how 245 million acres are managed across the West. The proposal’s outcome could influence conservation, mining, and recreation decisions throughout the Moab area.
“The canonical story of Glen Canyon is the story of what happens if you let a river die,” said Zanna Stutz, program manager of the Glen Canyon Institute, “but what is less well-known is what is happening in Glen Canyon right now.”
