Author: Rachel Jorgensen

Rachel is a writer living in Salt Lake City who loves wearing sweatpants and would rather be outside. She’s often climbing or skiing, but more often than not is simply trying to tire out her wild rescue pup, Scuba.

Understanding Utah’s Public Lands We are all itching to get outside after practicing social distancing, and where better to go than to Utah’s public lands? Though government advisories and restrictions are starting to be lifted, we should still get outside responsibly by checking local reports and regulations. Let’s learn about Utah’s public lands and get outside and enjoy the beautiful it here in Utah. Deep canyons, stunning arches, and abundant wildlife await visitors on Utah’s public lands. These lands, the majority of the state and more than 35 million acres, provide seemingly unlimited recreation opportunities for the public. Because public…

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How To Properly Dispose of Human Waste in the Winter By Rachel Jorgensen Everyone poops. Even when we’re playing outside. Taking in Mother Nature’s artwork under the open sky while your pants are down is arguably one of the most liberating and fulfilling experiences you can have in the outdoors. However, human waste that has been improperly disposed of in the places we recreate is becoming a huge issue. As more and more people adventure in delicate places, this issue is exacerbated. In areas with snow, this improper waste disposal is creating visible, smelly problems. Plenty of articles can be…

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