http://www.cityweekly.net/utah/articles.sec-8515-1-outdoor-recreation-guide.html By Jessica Dunn

When you’re living in a valley cradled by the Wasatch and Oquirrh mountains, the wilderness is almost literally in your backyard...]]> By Adia Waldburger

Despite Utah’s landlocked landscape, the state’s rivers, reservoirs and lakes offer plenty of options for those wishing to get their toes]]> By Thomas Larsen & Rachel Piper

When you think of outdoor activities that are both accessible and provide a rush, fly-fishing might not be at the top of the list...]]> By Kathleen Curry & Geoff Griffin

Utah’s beautiful landscapes are truly world-class and call to us to enjoy our own version of “Life Elevated,” whether that...]]> By Joe Beatty

A certain red-hued mountain-biking trail down south might be Utah’s most famous, but the rest of the...]]> By Jake Bullinger

Utah’s national parks boast some of the nation’s greatest hiking trails. They’re scenic, awe-inspiring and feature rare rock formations...]]> By Melanie Holbrook

Whether you prefer roasting s’mores around the campfire or comparing gnarly scrapes and bruises with friends, few of us can resist taking advantage of Utah’s nature playground. But, if you’ve been hibernating indoors this winter or if you’ve never learned how to put on a hiking boot, it’s best, as the Boy Scouts say, to be prepared.]]> By Lexie Levitt

A jaunt in the Great Outdoors is the perfect way to de-stress, get your body moving, and reconnect with yourself—things almost every woman could use a little more of in her life.]]> By Wina Sturgeon

Years ago, I took my nine-year-old son for a trek to the bottom of the Grand Canyon. We arrived at the Park entrance late in the afternoon. Ready for adventure, we hoisted our backpacks and started do]]> By Wina Sturgeon

Those who think of Little Cottonwood Canyon in terms of backcountry skiing and resorts in winter or mountain biking in summer are missing one big thing that makes Little Cottonwood world-famous: bould]]> By Lexie Levitt

Lately, the running community has been almost as polarized as the U.S. Congress over one simple yet revolutionary concept: barefoot running. It all started with the 2009 book Born to Run, in which Chr]]> By John Coon

It is a rite of passage for every weekend warrior to compete in at least one triathlon during his or her lifetime. And Utahns have plenty of options to live out their triathlon dreams in the Beehive S]]> By Lexie Levitt

From the breathtaking mountains of northern Utah to the red-rock canyons of the south, Utah is home to some of the most diverse scenery on the planet. With so many unique places to choose from, the st]]> By Wina Sturgeon

Utah was once a center for BMX racing. But about 10 years ago, the sport started a slow decline, replaced by free riding (skateboard-type tricks) at free skate parks across the nation. Pay-per-race tr]]> By Wina Sturgeon

It’s a wonderful image: camping and gamboling in the wild next to your dog—man’s best friend, after all. The reality may not be so ideal. At worst, your mutt takes off, gets lost and]]> By Austen Diamond

From the items that cement you as a real athlete to the tools that’ll make the outdoors as comfortable as your living room to the gear that might save your life when you’re trekking it alo]]> By Wina Sturgeon

Utah’s snow and mountain-biking terrain are world-famous, and rightly so. However, we’re also world-famous for another geographical blessing that gets a lot less local recognition: river r]]> By Wina Sturgeon

The best part of mountain biking the Wasatch area is the variety of trails, which allow all levels of riders to progress at their own pace. There are paved and park-like trails for beginners, a gradua]]> By Wina Sturgeon

Yes, there *are* places where camping gear can be rented. REI is one. There are two local REI's: 3285 E 3300 S in Salt Lake (801) 486-2100; and Southtown Mall, 230 W 10600 S, in Sandy (801) 501-0850]]> By Lexie Levitt

With five national parks—Arches, Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef and Zion—in addition to the Grand Canyon, Mesa Verde, Monument Valley and Lake Powell, a journey of a thousand eye-]]>