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Graveyard Shift: Travelers Pay Big for Dark Experiences, According to New Research
Some people may be jumping at shadows this Halloween season, but new research from the Institute of Outdoor…
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Standing Room Only: New Platform Uses Machine Learning to Tackle Recreation Crowding
The Institute of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism is asking if AI could help better understand outdoor recreation…
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The Fish Eye: Anglers at Utah Lake Spot Algae Blooms More than Most Recreationists
New research evaluated whether the appearance of water at Utah Lake changed people's minds about its suitability for…
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Saddle Up for Summer: USU Offers Tips for Getting Horses in Shape
Both humans and horses need to get in shape before jumping into summer activities. A USU expert outlines the basics…
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Dark Skies Program for Youth Helps Promote the 'Emotion of Awe'
"Skyward: Recalibrating Life Under the Stars" is a nature-based program that supports teen mental wellness through…
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Researchers Building a Toolbox to Analyze Dangerous Currents at Low-Head Dams
USU's Brian Crookston and BYU's Rollin Hotchkiss are developing a toolbox to help analyze dangerous reverse roller…
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USU Outdoor Programs to Screen 50th Anniversary Banff Festival
In its 50th year, the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival is returning to Utah State University.
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National Perks? Higher Fees at National Park for Non-U.S Residents in New Year
The National Park Service announced major overhauls to its pricing system beginning in 2026.
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New Research on Reducing Grizzly Conflicts Looks to Spread Word on Bear Spray
In and around Yellowstone National Park, the number of grizzly bears is on the rise — and so, coincidentally, is the…
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UCC Receives National Park Foundation Grant for Bryce Canyon Conservation Projects
UCC has been awarded $106,000 by the National Park Foundation to complete wildfire mitigation and habitat restoration…
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Campus Rec Plans Weeks of Welcome Events for Returning Aggies
This fall, USU Campus Recreation will welcome students back with two weeks of free events.
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USU Outdoor Programs Used Equipment and Gear Sale to Return March 29
Anyone looking for a new set of snowshoes or an upgrade on their rafting gear can check out Utah State University…