(Erin Alberty | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Lakeshore Trail at Fish Lake leads to an overlook with a view of Pando, the largest aspen grove and most massive living thing known on Earth. In fall the leaves are gorgeous, and the trail is largely shaded for a nice respite in summer. Photo taken Oct. 5, 2017. A new report is spurring a debate about why the grove is contracting.
Brian Maffly has worked for The Tribune off and on since 1994. Maffly roams Utah, covering public land and environment.