The edge of erosion
The Colorado River is one of the main forces shaping the landscape around Southeast Utah. Here we talk with Dr. Joel Pederson and tease apart new information about the Colorado River and the…
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Of wheels and wings
Mountain bikers rejoice: years in the planning, the Raptor Route is gradually becoming a reality, starting with the Falcon Flow singletrack trail that opened this past winter. The Raptor Route was conceived as…
Biner block fall
A canyoneering guide was leading a group in the Birch Hollow area near Zion National Park on Sept. 5, when a carabiner snagged on the edge of a rappel when the group was…
Science Moab: Archaeology and desert springs
Natural springs have long been centers of biodiversity and cultural significance. David Sabata recently completed his master’s degree from Northern Arizona University, where he studied springs within the Grand Staircase Escalante Monument. Science…
Rabbits suffer disease outbreak
Moab area resident Melissa Beaury became a rabbit-owner by happenstance. “I just started last June when a rabbit had babies in my yard, and I caught what I could before the cats got…
Service as recreation
Wilderness lovers are invited to put that love into action via group stewardship projects this summer and fall. The Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance invites volunteers to experience the unique beauty of the area…
Bike park outcry makes council uneasy
A city park focused on developing basic bike skills is moving ahead despite continued controversy over its location. Opponents say their objection isn’t to the bike park, but to the location: a shady…
Climbers reckon with bigotry
American society’s ongoing reckoning with racism and sexism is sparking conversations even among people who, in the past, have often felt removed from these issues. Small towns, rural areas and niche groups are…
Bike Parkhead: Bike skills park sparks controversy
A proposed bike skills park for youth along the Millcreek Parkway has raised opposition among citizens concerned that it will degrade the peaceful, natural character of the bike path. The City of Moab…
Studying the Whole Enchilada
The Whole Enchilada mountain biking route is one of Moab’s signature attractions. Officially designated by the Forest Service in 2009, the scenic and challenging trail covers about 30 miles, descending over 7,000 feet…