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Environment

16 New Mining Claims Target Bears Ears—Including Iconic Backcountry Corridors

As soon as federal protections lapsed, mining companies staked 16 new claims across thousands of acres excised from Bears Ears—targeting areas next to Canyonlands and popular backcountry routes.

Adam RoySeptember 22, 2026

North America

I've Been Visiting Moab for 25 Years. Here are the 7 Best Places to Stay on Any Budget.

After nearly three decades of visiting Utah’s desert adventure hub, I evaluated the top campgrounds, hostels, and river lodges across every price point.

Maya SilverSeptember 8, 2026

Exploration & Survival

The Bears Are Hungry. The People Are Everywhere. It’s a Recipe for Conflict.

Unprecedented drought, early freezes, and booming outdoor recreation have created a perfect storm for human-bear conflicts this year. Experts break down the numbers—and what you need to know before heading into the woods this fall.

Madison DapcevichSeptember 4, 2026

Environment

Patagonia Is Suing Donald Trump over Bears Ears—Again

The outdoor retail giant Patagonia has rejoined tribal nations and conservation groups to fight the administration’s attempt to strip protections from nearly three million acres of public land.

Suzie DundasSeptember 3, 2026

Environment

Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante Signal a New Strategy to Dismantle Public Lands, Experts Say

Outside recently hosted a panel with public lands advocates from across Utah. Here are conclusions they’re drawing from the Trump Administration’s downsizing of Bears Ears and Grand Staircase national monuments.

Frederick DreierAugust 10, 20262

Environment

BLM Removes Monument Signs, Including Tribal Seals, at Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante

Following a presidential proclamation that shrunk Bears Ears National Monument by 90 percent and dissolved its historic Inter-Tribal Commission, the federal government is removing signs and their Tribal seals from park boundaries.

Madison DapcevichJuly 31, 2026

Environment

Breaking: Trump Just Slashed 3 Million Acres from Bears Ears and Grand Staircase Escalante National Monuments

The proclamation reduces the protected public lands to a fraction of their size, reigniting a bitter decade-long political war over the American West.

Madison DapcevichJuly 13, 20264

Exploration & Survival

This Canyoneer Fell 30 Feet Off a Cliff. He Had a Poodle Strapped to His Chest.

A routine descent in Utah's San Rafael Swell turned into a nightmare when a specialized anchor gave way. Miraculously, both the 33-year-old canyoneer and his canine companion walked away from the 30-foot drop.

Owen ClarkeMay 14, 20262

Water Sports

Amid Record Low Water Levels, Lake Powell Is Harder to Navigate Than Ever. Here’s How to Do It Right.

As water levels at the Southwest’s favorite reservoir reach new lows, officials are warning of shifting channels and limited access. Before you head to Glen Canyon, here’s what you need to know about closures, submerged hazards, and expert safety tips for a successful trip.

Owen ClarkeApril 20, 20261

Exploration & Survival

Utah's Slot Canyons Are Seeing a Surge in Rescues. Here’s Why.

From beginner trails to near-hypothermic flash flood escapes, search and rescue teams in Utah’s Goblin Valley say they are exhausted.

Owen ClarkeApril 13, 20261

North America

Is Moab the New Capital of Electric Mountain Biking?

The world’s most iconic mountain bike destination just opened 200 miles of singletrack to electric bikes. From revitalizing injured riders to turning brutal climbs into a "turbo-charged" cruise, here is what the new rules really mean for the desert.

Graham AverillMarch 28, 20264

Environment

The National Park Service Just Issued a Quicksand Warning for These Public Lands

In addition to quicksand, officials report that harmful algal blooms have also been found in multiple waterways at concentrations at the high end of safe exposure levels.

Madison DapcevichMarch 5, 20261

North America

What It's Like to Ski Deer Valley’s All-New Terrain with an Olympian

Deer Valley just unveiled one of the biggest ski resort expansions in history, and our columnist Graham Averill reports on skiing it, with a two-time Olympian, no less.

Graham AverillJanuary 29, 20262

Exploration & Survival

Can LSD Make You a Better Athlete? This Ultrarunner Is Trying to Find Out.

He recently ran 500 miles from Colorado Springs to Moab while microdosing psilocybin and other psychedelics, to understand how the chemicals impact human endurance.

Frederick DreierJanuary 22, 20263

Destinations

9 Surreal Places to Escape to Right Now

Our collective desire to escape may be approaching a fever pitch. Maybe that’s what’s driving the rising travel trend of seeking ethereal destinations. From a lake of blue fire to sandstone frozen in time, here are some of the most mystical, otherworldly places around the world.

Maya SilverJanuary 28, 20265

Environment

Mike Lee Just Walked Back a Plan to Strip National Parks of Protections

If passed, the Utah Republicans’ proposal would have rescinded legislation that protects and maintains the boundaries of national parks as federal lands. Yet Senator Mike Lee told Outside, “selling national parks was never on the table.”

Owen ClarkeDecember 19, 2025

Environment

Authorities Hunt for Suspect Who Allegedly Stole a 1,700-Year-Old Skull from a Burial Site—and Posted a Photo of It Online

Utah officials have posted a $3,000 reward for information leading to the capture of a person who reportedly stole a 1,700-year-old skull from an ancient burial ground near the high-desert town of Kanab.

Owen ClarkeDecember 10, 20251

Environment

Behind Closed Doors, Utah Officials Mull Ending National Park Reservations

A private meeting of Utah officials highlights a growing rift over how to manage crowding at the state’s most popular national park sites

Owen ClarkeDecember 5, 20252

Exploration & Survival

A Utah Wilderness Guide Left His Keys, Wallet, and Coffee, Then Vanished Without a Trace. His Disappearance Ends in Tragedy.

The 75-year-old experienced outdoorsman was a ritualistic coffee drinker, which makes him leaving behind a full cup with creamer—alongside his wallet, phone and keys—all the more bizarre. Those close to Pachak tell Outside that he seems to have disappeared without a trace.

Madison DapcevichDecember 10, 20253

North America

Explore the Ski Town Destination of a Different Kind

Find fresh winter adventures—plus a whole new outlook on mountain living—in Park City

November 25, 2025

Utah

Latest Stories

16 New Mining Claims Target Bears Ears—Including Iconic Backcountry Corridors

I've Been Visiting Moab for 25 Years. Here are the 7 Best Places to Stay on Any Budget.

The Bears Are Hungry. The People Are Everywhere. It’s a Recipe for Conflict.

Patagonia Is Suing Donald Trump over Bears Ears—Again

Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante Signal a New Strategy to Dismantle Public Lands, Experts Say

BLM Removes Monument Signs, Including Tribal Seals, at Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante

Breaking: Trump Just Slashed 3 Million Acres from Bears Ears and Grand Staircase Escalante National Monuments

This Canyoneer Fell 30 Feet Off a Cliff. He Had a Poodle Strapped to His Chest.

Amid Record Low Water Levels, Lake Powell Is Harder to Navigate Than Ever. Here’s How to Do It Right.

Utah's Slot Canyons Are Seeing a Surge in Rescues. Here’s Why.

Is Moab the New Capital of Electric Mountain Biking?

The National Park Service Just Issued a Quicksand Warning for These Public Lands

What It's Like to Ski Deer Valley’s All-New Terrain with an Olympian

Can LSD Make You a Better Athlete? This Ultrarunner Is Trying to Find Out.

9 Surreal Places to Escape to Right Now

Mike Lee Just Walked Back a Plan to Strip National Parks of Protections

Authorities Hunt for Suspect Who Allegedly Stole a 1,700-Year-Old Skull from a Burial Site—and Posted a Photo of It Online

Behind Closed Doors, Utah Officials Mull Ending National Park Reservations

A Utah Wilderness Guide Left His Keys, Wallet, and Coffee, Then Vanished Without a Trace. His Disappearance Ends in Tragedy.

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