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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A hike under the stars at Red Hollow
SUU Outdoors hosted a moonlight hike on Feb. 7 as part of their Take a Hike Tuesday series. Students met at the Red Hollow trailhead at 7 p.m. and hiked under the stars for almost …
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Why the Wild?: Student perspectives on what the wild means to them
“It’s resetting,” said Britton “K” Wood. “It’s Earth as intended.” He is speaking of the wilderness, of course—specifically the Mojave Desert. A desert child from the southernmost edge of Saint George, Utah, Wood has an …
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A weekend of discovery: SUU Outdoors’ trip to Sedona
Some people believe there are special areas swirling with sacred energy known as vortices that exist throughout the Earth. It is said that at such spots, rare cross-sections at which cosmic energy enters or exits …
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Taylor Creek Trail Hike Review
The Taylor Creek Trail is a moderately difficult, 5-mile hike located within the Kolob Canyons section of Zion National Park about 30 minutes south of Cedar City. The hike offers intimate views of this less-visited …
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