One of the biggest benefits of the University of Utah is its easy access to the outdoors. As a student here at the U, one of my favorite things to do after a long day at school is to spend time in nature....
One of the joys of being a pet owner is taking your furry friends along with you on your adventures. Hiking with pets can strengthen our bond and add another layer of excitement. Thankfully, the Wasatch...
If you’ve spent any amount of time in Little Cottonwood Canyon, you are sure to know of the Alpenbock Loop. Roughly a mile long, the trail was created through a partnership of multiple organizations,...
Look out any window, and I bet a plant is in view. Plants account for an estimated 80% of the Earth's biomass and number approximately 8.7 billion species. Plants sustain us and sustain the species that...
The Beast of Blanche
Story and photos by Aloyious Soranno
For as long as humans have existed, there has been a burning desire to explore the unknown and to conquer great feats. We have...
What’s up with the gondola?
If you’re a Salt Lake local or just visiting, you've likely heard about the controversy surrounding “the gondola” in Little Cottonwood Canyon. But what is...
The Salt Lake Valley is teeming with various wildlife, from coyotes and foxes to moose and mountain lions. Despite this diversity, the University of Utah only has one lab dedicated to studying these animals:...
Attending the University of Utah provides students with vast opportunities outside of the classroom. Each season brings a new flavor to indulge in. For a lot of us, winter is the chocolate...
The Wasatch are somewhat of a climatic anomaly. Rising thousands of feet off the desert floor and intercepting incoming moisture, the climate created in the Wasatch is home to some of the best skiing in...
