Recreation
Team Throttle Monster Truck Tour takes over fairgrounds
— The Team Throttle Monster Truck Tour drew a full house to the Carbon County Fairgrounds in Price on Sept. 12, featuring trucks like Jurassic Attack and Velociraptor plus a pit party for fans.
Lava Hot Springs holds grand reopening after major upgrades
— Lava Hot Springs, a popular recreation destination in southeast Idaho, has reopened to the public following significant renovations and upgrades.
Get ready for ski season: what your training is missing
— A sponsored article promoting a Park City fitness studio's ski-specific training program, which uses specialized equipment to build eccentric strength, stability and fatigue resistance for skiers.
Have You Seen This? Countdown to fall
— KSL meteorologist Matt Johnson filmed early fall foliage at Kyhv Peak and Buffalo Peak in Provo, predicting Utah mountains will see peak color from Sept. 26 to Oct. 4, with some color lasting into mid-October.More: ABC 4 , Park Record All 3 reports
New Ikon Pass destinations offered
— Ikon Pass is adding three new ski destinations in Asia and two free days at resorts in Michigan and Wyoming, expanding its global lineup while Utah retains six Ikon destinations including Alta, Snowbird and Deer Valley.
Utah waterfowl season opens with dry conditions, lower bird numbers
— Utah's 2026 waterfowl hunting season opened with DWR warning of dry conditions, reduced wetland habitat around the Great Salt Lake, and lower duck and goose numbers compared to 2025.
Families turn to free events as fall arrives in Davis County
— Davis County families and organizations highlight free fall activities, including the Freedom's Light Festival in Bountiful and Bountiful Davis Arts Center programs, as affordability becomes a bigger draw for local…
Utah teen will represent Team USA in trampoline and tumbling in China
— Orem gymnast Kaysen Maag will represent Team USA in trampoline and tumbling competition in China this November, after overcoming a broken wrist that had put his international invitation in jeopardy.
Franconia Ridge and Mount Lafayette – New Hampshire
— A travel column by a frequent Transcript Bulletin contributor recounts a personal hike across Franconia Ridge and Mount Lafayette in New Hampshire's White Mountains, describing the terrain, weather hazards and safety…
Visiting Lake Powell soon? Here's what you need to know through 2026
— The National Park Service is making changes to boat launch access at Lake Powell's Stateline, Bullfrog, and Antelope Point due to low water levels, and is urging visitors to use caution and check current conditions…
Utah bear encounters double amid 'extreme conditions'; how Southern Utahns can prevent conflicts
— Bear encounters requiring Utah Division of Wildlife Resources response have doubled this year, driven by drought and food shortages pushing bears into neighborhoods, with several incidents in Southern Utah counties…More: Cedar City News (Iron County) , St George News (Washington County) All 3 reports