Outdoor Recreation

Not everyone feels comfortable enjoying the outdoor culture the state has to offer. For the second year in a row, Ski Utah is working to change that.

A legislative package introduced in the U.S. Senate, called America's Outdoor Recreation Act, would invest in recreational areas across the country. It would also updates policies related to outfitter permitting and camping fees, among other things.

KDNK's News Director Morgan Neely has Wednesday's updates, including first-year Rep. Elizabeth Velasco (Glenwood Springs) appearing at a gathering of hundreds of Latinos from across Colorado at the State Capitol, where she said the state’s Latino communities have been overlooked.

Andy Zanca Youth Empowerment Program interns Esmeralda Alverde Duarte and Zenobia Todd talk with guests Erin Loftus and Molly DeMarr of Challenge Aspen. They discuss outdoor recreation, inclusivity, and accessibility for individuals with disabilities.

It’s the peak of an epic ski season across the Mountain West. With more storms on the way and spring breakers soon descending, avalanche experts are urging caution.

Staunton State Park has invested in all-terrain wheelchairs for people with disabilities so that they can get out and enjoy nature again.

The National Park Service is behind on studying 28 potential sites to add to its system. Two of them are in the Mountain West.

KDNK’s reporter Hattison Rensberry brings you local and regional news from the Mountain West

Every year in January, the Bluff International Balloon Festival commences in southeastern Utah.

KDNK's Morgan Neely has Monday's news, including a recap of 2022’s fire season, and a look at a surprising threat to bighorn sheep populations in the west.