The aspen trees had laid their leaves down for us, transforming the trail into a golden-tiled tunnel. Just a few months prior, American Fork Canyon was a pool of emerald maples and firs. But summer had...
On a warm autumn afternoon at Wheeler Historic Farm in Murray, Utah, families pet baby farm animals and take hayrides under falling leaves. Just a few yards away from the autumn festivities, five members...
Illustrations by Emilie Bailey.
The Wasatch Mountains have played an important role in Utah's history. The mountain range was an essential source of water, wood, and granite for the early Utah settlers,...
This is the second installment of a two-part article. Read about the roundup preparations in Part One.
The Start
When the Bison Roundup officially started the sun was fully up. I made a beeline for the...
On Saturday, October 25, 2025, my alarm clock went off at 5:30 a.m. This was unusual for me, but that Saturday was special. On that early October morning, I was running out the door because I was headed...
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...
