The disappearance of Glen and Bessie Hyde is one of the enduring mysteries of the Grand Canyon. This young couple, desiring an exciting lifestyle that existence on the farm could never yield, sought…

Perhaps the first two characteristics that come to mind when someone mentions Utah are “Mormons” and “the great outdoors.” Although Alaska and California are tied for the most national parks (with…

"Beach Life" in the Intermountain West focuses on the lakeside sandy shores that foster human connection, relaxation, and enjoyment through activities such as swimming, jet-skiing, boating, and more.…

The United States federal government claims public ownership of vast amounts of land in the Intermountain West. As Americans became interested in preserving natural environments in the twentieth…