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ATV Adventures: Following the track of the Anasazi on Lost Creek Mountain

It was on Lost Creek Mountain that I saw my first water glyph. This is a type of petroglyph that is on the ground, unlike most Indian art, which is typically on canyon walls. More than 270 of these symbols have been discovered in an area exceeding 2,000 square miles in the Arizona Strip. ...

ATV Adventures: Four ATV jamborees to put on your calendar this year

OHV jamboree events are popping up all over the state. It's time to clear your calendar, unpickle your machine and set some dates for the riding season. You have seen articles I have written about the 2025 OHV Jamborees, and I have discovered more that you will want to know about. The Mama ...

ATV Adventures: Pushing the season on a UTV ride in the San Rafael Swell

The San Rafael Swell is a great place to ride early in the year. At the same time, spring can be risky for ideal temperatures. I sent an invitation for a March ride in the Swell, hoping for good weather on the 20th of March. 23 people accepted the invitation and joined me with the same hope. ...

ATV Adventures: The UTV adventure in Ferron that almost didn’t happen

When I lead a ride, I get asked lots of questions. “Where are we going?” “How many miles will we ride today?” “When are we leaving?” “When will we get back?” “Is it going to be too cold?” “Will there be toilets?” In the years I have been leading rides, I have learned ...

Keep your dog on a leash: Protect wildlife while enjoying the outdoors

SALT LAKE CITY — As the weather warms and more Utahns head outdoors for recreation, pet owners are urged to be mindful of local wildlife while enjoying hikes and camping trips with their dogs. The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources reminds residents that allowing pets to chase or harass wild ...