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Helping Hands: Utah State Students Help in Planting for Mule Deer Winter Habitat
Utah State students got hands-on by planting bitterbrush to improve mule deer winter habitat for the Utah Division of…
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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Finding Footing at Bear Ears: Selecting a Site for a National Monument Cultural Center
Quinney College researchers were recently tasked with reporting on the potential sites for a cultural center for the…
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USU Researchers Use Local Perspective to Build Utah's Outdoor Recreation Strategic Plan
To deal with burgeoning demand, USU experts are traversing the state and gathering input from Utah's local recreation…
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Under Pressure: USU Ecologist Studies Animal Interactions in Changing Environments
Faculty Researcher of the Year Susannah French praises collaborations that advance her efforts.
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Research Landscapes: How Social Media Posts Can Improve Utah's Outdoor Recreation
USU Research Landscapes will return with a focus on Utah's outdoor recreation, featuring Jordan Smith, the director…
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Change of Scenery: New Research Outlines How Recreation Will Shift With Climate Change in the West
New research from the Institute of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism works to define what, specifically, the changing…
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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…
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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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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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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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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…