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Home » Archives for October 2025

October 2025

Big Bend of the Virgin River
Posted inPolice & Fire

Man dies after rappelling incident in Pine Creek Canyon at Zion National Park

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson October 30, 2025October 30, 2025

ZION NATIONAL PARK, Utah — A 58-year-old man died in Zion National Park on Sunday while rappelling in Pine Creek Canyon.  Park officials reported that rescuers were called at about 12:10 p.m. after a 911 text reported a canyoneering accident at the canyon’s final rappel. While NPS rescue crews made their way through the terrain […]

Seminole family in a dugout canoe 1905-1915
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The Seminoles and Everglades National Park

Avatar photo by Will De Man October 16, 2025October 16, 2025
Posted inWildlife

After four runner-up finishes, 32 Chunk finally takes home Fat Bear Week champion

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson October 1, 2025October 1, 2025

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The Seminoles and Everglades National ParkThe Seminoles and Everglades National ParkOctober 16, 2025Will De Man
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