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A Picture Worth a Thousand Words: Identifying Landscape Preferences Using Social Media Algorithms
Identifying which landscapes are preferred by outdoor recreationists has gotten easier with digital help, according…
Series: Trail to the Top
Outdoor recreation plays a vital role in Utahns’ quality of life and the health of the economy. With USU’s proximity to several national parks and mountain ranges, the institution has become the go-to expert in how to manage the land in ways that allow for generations of continued exploration.
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The Road More Traveled: Predicting Trail Choices Based on OHV Drivers' Motivations
It's certainly easy to do, but not very useful, to stereotype outdoorsy people based on the types of recreation they…
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USU Libraries Special Collections and Archives Acquires Moss Tent Works Collection
Utah State University Libraries Special Collections and Archives recently acquired the papers of Bill Moss, a fabric…
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Rising Temperatures Reshape When and How Much People Get Outdoors on Public Lands
With summer winding down, millions of Americans are shelving their sandals, draining their kayaks and dusting off…
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Climate Change in Utah will Require Ski Resort Adaptations
Utah is proud of its snow. The state of Utah even trademarked the phrase "The Greatest Snow on Earth™" and put it on…
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Ask an Expert - Celebrate Park and Recreation Month by Spending Time Outdoors
Research shows that spending time in nature promotes physical and emotional health. Since July is National Park and…
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USU's Outdoor Recreation Archive Gains International Recognition
A collection of the outdoor industry's catalogs and magazines, the archives has grown from just a few documents…
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Six Feet Apart at Arches: Observing Social Distancing at a Busy National Park
Going stir-crazy at home, people desperate for fresh air and exercise headed outside to parks and protected areas for…
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Climate Change and Public Lands: Can Scientists, Land Managers and Policy Makers Join Forces?
How is climate change affecting public lands and what are land management agencies doing about it?
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USU Doctoral Student Named Dark Sky Defender for Work in Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park
With a push to conserve natural resources, one that is often overlooked or taken for granted is a resource that can…
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USU Serving as 'Hub' for Gateway Community Planning and Research
There are communities across the Western United States that many may be familiar with, towns, like Moab, Park City,…
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Know How to Go When Nature Calls in Utah's Outdoors
Summer is the perfect time to head outdoors, but more people camping, hiking and biking on public lands means more…