SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Two men were found dead after floodwaters poured into a slot canyon near the Utah-Arizona border, endangering three groups of hikers who had to be hoisted out by helicopter.
Three hikers died in suspected heat-related cases at parks in Utah, including a father and daughter who ran out of water. Jul 16 Dad, daughter found dead after running out of water in Utah park A woman and her father from Wisconsin died after getting lost on a hike in the midst of a...
A 65-year-old man and 60-year-old woman were found dead, the sheriff's office said. The third person, a 30-year-old man, was flown to a regional hospital, the release said. All three individuals are believed to be from California and may be related, the sheriff's office said. Chie...
Two hikers are dead and one injured after being caught in a flash flood in a canyon on the Utah/Arizona border over the weekend. According to Lt. Alan Alldredge of theKane County Sheriff’s Office, a group of three men began hiking towards Lees Ferry on Friday for what was suppos...
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This is a popular hiking trail in the St. George area. Similar to the many hikes in Snow Canyon State Park, Chuckwalla provides hikers with unreal views of red rock mountains that will make one gasp in awe upon seeing them for the first time. One benefit to this hike is there is no...
and other forces shaped this land into what we know it today. This destination is a must-visit for hikers to enjoy scenic views of the different rock formations you can see from horizon to horizon. More than two thousand natural arches can be found in the area. Hence, the name of the ...
The Fiery Furnace is a 2 mile hike through a maze of narrow canyon walls while experiencing an other worldly landscape. Due to its difficulty Fiery Furnace is not an open trail – hikers can only enter the Fiery Furnace if they obtain a day permit or join a ranger guided hike. ...
Some parts of the trail are butter smooth, while others have rock and roots to navigate. North Canyon makes a fun and fast descent. But be careful of climbing riders and hikers where sight lines are short. Some riders do this trail as an out-and-back (8 miles), others combine it with...
Off-road backcountry guide John Marshall offers tips on what you can do to lessen your impact on our motorized trails in the greater Moab area. Help us keep our motorized trails open and sustainable. People flock to Moab’s public lands because they’re beautiful – hikers, mountain bikers,...