Trial starts in kids' forced Grand Canyon hikes
By Amanda Lee Myers, The Associated Press - Wed, Feb 15, 2012 3:12 pm
PHOENIX — A federal trial has begun in Phoenix for an Indiana man accused of forcing his grandsons to hike in the Grand Canyon without food or water in brutal August heat.
Christopher Alan Carlson of Indianapolis has pleaded not guilty to six counts of child abuse. A jury was selected Wednesday morning and opening statements were set for the afternoon.
Carlson's grandsons were 12, 9 and 8...
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Trail gems attached to the river parkways
By Richard S. White, Special to the Standard-Examiner - Wed, Feb 1, 2012 10:29 am
This month we feature two small loops that are reached by the Weber and Ogden River parkways. Both are easy to hike, even when snow-covered.
The Kingfisher Wetlands Loop is a lovely, secluded and partly shaded trail connected to the Weber River Parkway. It features many birds of multiple varieties, wetlands, beautiful vistas and an occasional turtle.
It is unpaved and currently snow-covered, but...
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On the Deuel Creek Trail in Centerville
By Denise Cox, Special to the Standard-Examiner - Wed, Dec 7, 2011 12:10 am
The Deuel Creek Trail is a beautiful hike up Centerville canyon that can be enjoyed during any season. The trail can be accessed on either the north or south side of the canyon with a kiosk marking each trailhead. Shade, granite rock and small waterfalls highlight the trail.
An ideal hike is to begin hiking from the south trailhead and return on the north trail. From the south trail kiosk, this...
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Ski trail maps use hand-painted panoramas
By Karen Schwartz, The Associated Press - Wed, Nov 30, 2011 12:25 am
LOVELAND, Colo. — If you’ve ever gone skiing at an unfamiliar resort without getting lost, chances are you have James Niehues to thank.
Niehues, 65, is the man behind the trail map. His hand-painted panoramas have been reproduced into millions of pocket-sized maps handed out by ski resorts in North America, Japan, Korea, China, New Zealand, Australia, Chile and Serbia.
“His trail maps are as...
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On Gib’s Loop in Ogden
By Michael Joseph, Special to the Standard-Examiner - Tue, Nov 1, 2011 11:34 pm
This wonderful family-friendly trail also is known as the Mt. Ogden Exercise Loop and the Foothill Loop. It features two streams, a number of tree groves and multiple views of the valley and mountains. Some favorite spots include the bench at Strong’s Creek where overhanging trees provide a shady, cool peaceful spot to view this beautiful flowing stream.
The trail parallels the 6th and 8th holes...
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Shoring up the Shoreline Trail
By Jeff DeMoss, Standard-Examiner staff - Tue, Nov 1, 2011 11:30 pm
NORTH OGDEN — As anyone involved will attest to, creating a public trail through a patchwork of private and public property is a complicated and lengthy process in which land and rights-of-way are negotiated one piece at a time.
The recent addition of 200 acres to the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest adjacent to the Bonneville Shoreline Trail serves as a prime example of the range of interests...
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2 Utah projects highlighted by Interior Department
By The Associated Press - Wed, Oct 26, 2011 6:09 pm
SALT LAKE CITY — The U.S. Interior Department is highlighting two projects in Utah that are key parts of a push by President Barack Obama to encourage more outdoor recreation.
Interior officials say the completion of the Jordan River Parkway and education programs at the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge will be included in a report planned for release this month. Two projects in each state are...
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Weber River and Ogden River Parkways
By - Tue, Sep 13, 2011 11:27 pm
Whether you are looking for an easy afternoon stroll with the family, an invigorating run or just want to relax next to the water, the Weber River and Ogden River Parkways have something for you.
This 12-mile paved trail from Rainbow Gardens at the mouth of Ogden Canyon to Riverdale is Ogden’s premier trail for all modes of transportation. Walkers, runners, skaters, bikers, babies in strollers...
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Ogden’s Birdsong Trail
By Contributed, Standard-Examiner staff - Tue, Sep 6, 2011 11:33 pm
Just minutes from the hustle and bustle of 12th Street, Ogden’s Birdsong Trail at the mouth of Ogden Canyon provides a welcome return to nature’s sights and sounds.
The trail, dedicated on National Trails Day in 2006, got its name because an abundance of birds can usually be heard singing in the grove just west of the Rainbow Trailhead. Among the birds you will find Yellow-breasted chat, Gray...
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Beyond the borders of Yellowstone
By Jeff DeMoss, Standard-Examiner staff - Tue, Sep 6, 2011 11:19 pm
Most of us are at least somewhat familiar with Yellowstone National Park, having made the drive north to see spectacular wonders like Old Faithful and Mammoth Hot Springs — not to mention opportunities to see bison, elk, wolves and bears — all from the safety and convenience of the family car.
What most of Yellowstone’s millions of annual visitors never see is an expansive and remote wilderness...
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