(Al Hartmann | Tribune file photo) The BLM has reopened the public land surrounding Factory Butte, pictured here on the southern end of the San Rafael Reef as seen near Hanksville, to cross-country motorized travel after a 13-year closure to protected endangered cactus species.
Brian Maffly has worked for The Tribune off and on since 1994. Maffly roams Utah, covering public land and environment.