What is Leave No Trace?
You may have heard the phrase “leave no trace” while exploring or researching for your next adventure. The principle is simple enough: leave the places you explore as though you were never there. The concept …
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The women of the early national parks
The National Parks Service was created in 1916, three years prior to women acquiring the right to vote. Suffrage and women’s empowerment had been growing, and as World War I began, an increasing number of …
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The legend of the Thunderbird: The Southern Paiute Tribe and SUU
Southern Utah University’s campus was built in 1897 on the homeland of the Southern Paiute Native American Tribe. The Southern Paiutes have lived in this area, now known as southern Utah, since time immemorial. Early …
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Kanab hosts 9th annual Balloons and Tunes Roundup
Through February 17, 18 and 19, Kanab hosted their ninth annual Balloons and Tunes hot air balloon festival. Onlookers and attendees watched as close to 40 balloons soared over their heads. Balloons were only allowed …
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What are rock cairns?
Even the most casual hiker would likely recognize the stacks of rocks that are often seen along a trail. One might assume they were the work of bored children or the art project of a …
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Kayak with SUU Outdoors for spring break
For students looking for a spring break adventure, SUU Outdoors is holding sign-ups for their spring break trip on Monday, Feb. 13, at noon. There are only eight spots available, and SUU Outdoors Coordinator Levi …
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