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Crust farming: Volunteer to help Arches move delicate soil and native plants

Moab Sun News5 years ago2 years ago

As the number of visitors to Arches National Park and other spectacular public lands continues to grow, park officials are offering tourists and locals alike an opportunity to give back on Service Saturdays…

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Community considers how to respond to vandalism incidents at historic landmarks

Rachel Fixsen5 years ago4 years ago

“I’m greatly disturbed, dismayed, and lastly, saddened by the recent vandalism that has occurred, both at the Birthing Rock and the Sunshine Wall,” said Commissioner Trisha Hedin at the May 4th Grand County…

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Price woman nurses wildlife back to health at nonprofit center

Moab Sun News5 years ago2 years ago

Debbie Souza-Pappas has dedicated her life to caring for sick, orphaned and injured wildlife as founder and executive director of Second Chance Wildlife Rehabilitation in Price. Souza-Pappas and one other full-time volunteer have…

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Tricky snow and more backcountry users worry experts: Avalanche Center increases outreach

Moab Sun News5 years ago2 years ago

“We’d be better off with no snow right now,” said Eric Trenbeath, an avalanche forecaster for the U.S. Forest Service Utah Avalanche Center. Trenbeath filmed an Instagram video on Nov. 20 describing current…

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Studying the Whole Enchilada

Rachel Fixsen6 years ago4 years ago

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…

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County urges Forest Service to reject limits on public comment

Moab Sun News6 years ago2 years ago

Don’t mess with the National Environmental Policy Act’s public comment provisions. A majority of Grand County Council members sent that message last week to the U.S. Forest Service, urging the agency’s top brass…

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