Storm clouds glide over mountain tops across the valley. Animals take cover under the canopy of thick, dense forest. Thunder rumbles through the air. Dry lightning cracks across the sky. A spark illuminates...

 Photography in the Wild with Chrissy Shammas    Chrissy Shammas has been fascinated with wildlife from a young age and has been photographing it for over seven years. When talking with her...

With Salt Lake’s ski areas seeming to be on a collision course with an early closure, I figure there’s no time like the present to get excited for the spring. I’m feeling optimistic today, and feel...

The natural world holds within it the wonders of healing. Each blade of grass, riverside cattail, or desert brush possess medicinal properties that our ancestors, or early humans, once relied entirely...

There is a reason that Angels Landing is a popular “bucket-list” hike. The tactile chain, dizzying heights, and stunning vistas make it a rewarding and unforgettable experience for many of Zion National...

When I started my thru-hike on the Pacific Crest Trail at the Mexican border east of San Diego on May 2, 2018, I'd only been backpacking a couple of times before. I'd never hiked more than ten miles in...

Wild stallion bucks his head challenging muzzles Romping in the west desert of Utah They live free amongst the sagebrush clinging to the hillside A relentless wind rustles their mane Magnifying glory Their...

In scuba diving, the most important rule is this: do not hold your breath. Why? Water pressure. Drop 10 meters below the surface and the pressure is twice that at sea level. Double pressure means half...

Ankles and shins caked in a layer of dust. Beads of sweat dripping down the frame of a sun-kissed face, red from the heat and exertion of the continuous downward press of a pedal. Fingers strained from...