For years, photographers, families, and wildlife enthusiasts have made the drive into Utah’s West Desert to see the Onaqui wild horses—a herd that has become one of the state's most beloved symbols of freedom, resilience, and the open West. The first thing landscape photographer Drew Armstrong tells people about the Onaqui horses is not to expect a perfect wildlife … [Read more...] about Onaqui Wild Horses: Why Utah’s Most Famous Herd Captivates Visitors
Animals
Meet Utah’s Official State Reptile: The Gila Monster
Did you know that one of North America’s most mysterious and misunderstood lizards is also Utah’s official state reptile? The Gila monster—fierce in name, fascinating in nature—earned this title in 2019 thanks to a group of passionate fourth graders from Santa Clara. These stout, slow-moving reptiles may not be Utah’s flashiest residents, but they’re certainly some of the … [Read more...] about Meet Utah’s Official State Reptile: The Gila Monster
Finding Pets Forever Homes: The Humane Society of Utah
The Humane Society of Utah (HSU) was first established in 1960. Originally a branch of the Humane Society of the United States, HSU was incorporated as a private nonprofit in 1972. This means that HSU is an independent, local, private nonprofit that does not receive any ongoing support from any national organization. Instead, they work hard to raise every dollar they require … [Read more...] about Finding Pets Forever Homes: The Humane Society of Utah
Clementine Ranch: An Animal Sanctuary of Peace, Love, and Rock ‘n’ Roll
“The thing that makes Clementine Ranch so special is the people who volunteer and run this place. As soon as you step foot into it, you can feel [the love that everyone has for the animals],” Kylie Wack, volunteer at the ranch, says. There is truly something special about Clementine Ranch, an animal sanctuary for around 200 different animals including pigs, chickens, cows, … [Read more...] about Clementine Ranch: An Animal Sanctuary of Peace, Love, and Rock ‘n’ Roll
Helping Families and Pets Through “Ruff” Times
Ruff Haven Crisis Sheltering is on a mission to help vulnerable animals through difficult times by making sure they have a place to stay. Their slogan is “Keeping pets with their people,” which they achieve by providing temporary foster care for pets while their owners look for new housing. This takes an important responsibility off the pet owner’s plate and assures that the … [Read more...] about Helping Families and Pets Through “Ruff” Times
