I70 wildfire grew to 1,800 acres, highlighting summer fire concerns
“The firefighters on the ground and in the area did a phenomenal job catching the wind-driven incident.”
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North America’s oldest mosasaur fossil found at Grand Staircase-Escalante
The 94-million-year-old fossil also provides clues to reptile evolution
CRC’s first artist-in-residence draws attention to biocrust
Jorge Rojas is creating an immersive museum exhibit based on research at the CRC.
To better inform visitors, start with guides
“Moab History 101: For Guides” will teach guides about local history
A hiking group for all bodies and all ages
Local “Fit to Hike” group forms on Instagram to encourage folks to head outside
Inside the effort to categorize Southeast Utah’s butterflies
Annual butterfly count occurs every July
La Sals offer cool respite: Tips for summer recreation
How and where to recreate in the La Sals, according to Michael Engelhart, Moab District Ranger for the Manti-La Sal National Forest
Proposed BLM rule generates debate
Rule would recognize “conservation” as a land use
Garden advice from Moab locals: part 3
This week, tips from the Youth Garden Project and Becky Mann
Water for the next century
Local planners seek public input on a plan for water resiliency