KSJD's Outdoor Report

Riders are seeing mostly dry trails at Boggy Draw, with some sandy and muddy spots lingering. Warm, windy weather continues as local trail events and volunteer opportunities ramp up.

The Forest Service plans to limit dispersed camping at Navajo Lake in the Lizard Head Wilderness, reducing sites from more than 50 to nine to protect water quality, wildlife habitat, and wilderness conditions.

Low river flows and invasive zebra mussels are raising concerns in southwest Colorado, as experts warn of a short boating season and risks to waterways.

Authorities are investigating vandalism at a petroglyph site near Moab, where ancient rock art was defaced, prompting reminders to visit cultural sites respectfully.

Near-record heat, low humidity, and gusty winds are increasing fire danger across the Four Corners, with critical conditions expected midweek.

This weekend, it's officially spring.Phil is here to tell you how to do your thing,whether it's hiking, biking, or running.

Montezuma County officials are hosting a community meeting in Cortez to help residents prepare for wildfire season, covering fire risk, burn restrictions, and home safety tips.

A new NOAA index is helping scientists better track El Niño and La Niña patterns, improving drought forecasting and water outlooks across the Western U.S.

Utah lawmakers are advancing a plan to expand mining and processing of critical minerals used in technologies like semiconductors and energy systems. The strategy includes a proposed national research center and comes as operations continue at the White Mesa Mill, a site that has also drawn environmental protests.

Phil is here with a breezy check in on local hiking and biking conditions as we head into the weekend!

Leaders from the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, and San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs urging approval of the Northern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement. The agreement would resolve long-standing water claims and fund infrastructure to deliver reliable water to communities across northern Arizona.

Warm, breezy weather continues across the Four Corners with highs well above normal. Snowpack remains low at about 54% of median.

Warm temperatures up to 20 degrees above normal and low snowpack could raise fire weather concerns across the Four Corners this week.

KSJD Community Radio is hosting a merch design contest for Four Corners artists, with the winning design appearing on shirts and a $500 prize.

The latest Boggy Draw trail report highlights wet trail conditions, upcoming bike events, and early spring riding opportunities across the Four Corners.

A congressional resolution could roll back 2025 management rules for Grand Staircase–Escalante National Monument, sparking debate over land use and conservation.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife has begun selling 2026–2027 fishing licenses and is inviting anglers to a public meeting in Granby as regional snowpack sits well below average.

A weekend walk at Hovenweep offers a moment of reflection on community, craftsmanship and shared purpose in uncertain times.

A morning lunar eclipse is on the way, and Colorado Parks and Wildlife shares updates on big-game license applications and hunting regulations.

Skywatchers in the Four Corners can see a total lunar eclipse March 3, with totality just after 4 a.m. It’s the last visible here until late 2028.