Man vs. wild: Student tests limits in wilderness course Jul 10, 2009
After this portion of the course, the group moved on to the canyon section in Canyonlands National Park in Utah, where they hiked through the heat over rocky terrain every day, setting up camp each night. Each student also participated in a 24-hour solo, where they walked about a mile away from camp to survive by themselves. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
Report defends anti-drilling action in Utah Jun 16, 2009
The BLM also moved to lease other parcels close to Canyonlands National Park and Dinosaur National Monument, and to open drilling around artifact-rich Nine Mile Canyon and along the high cliffs of whitewater sections of the wild Green River. Cordell Roy, the chief Park Service administrator in Utah, said the BLM didn't consult the agency on an initial auction list that included parcels near the parks and monument. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Report: Bush admin's gas leases too close to parks Jun 16, 2009
The Chocolate Drops are a spectacular stand of ancient rock in Canyonlands National Park in Moab, Utah ... The BLM also moved to lease other parcels close to Canyonlands National Park and Dinosaur National Monument, and to open drilling around artifact-rich Nine Mile Canyon and along the high cliffs of whitewater sections of the wild Green River. (USA Today -- Tech)
Survey Finds Happiest Folks Live Out West Mar 12, 2009
Doug Pensinger/Getty ImagesA full moon rises over Canyonlands National Park, Utah. Related Stories/Links. (KIRO TV, WA)
Salt Lake City for $219 R/T Feb 27, 2009
Canyonlands National Park: 256 miles, 4. 5 hours. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
