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Heather Bergeson

Heather Bergeson

Heather Bergeson is a writer and editor based in Utah. Heather has written about travel, sports, business and the outdoors for Utah Life magazine, Utah Business magazine and Moab Sun News. She has a bachelor's degree in English and editing from Brigham Young University.

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Delicate Arch in Arches National Park, Utah, USA, just as the last rays of sun were hitting it.
Posted inTravel

Crowds and high temps at Arches and Canyonlands this Fourth of July weekend

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson June 25, 2025June 25, 2025

MOAB, Utah — As the Fourth of July weekend approaches, Arches and Canyonlands national parks are preparing for heavy visitation and extreme summer heat. Park officials are urging travelers to plan ahead, stay hydrated, and be patient with the anticipated crowds. At Arches National Park, visitors entering the park between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. […]

HVNP first responders prepare for the search and rescue.
Posted inPolice & Fire

Kīlauea volcano visitor survives fall from the caldera’s cliff after tree breaks his fall

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson June 19, 2025June 19, 2025
One of the first bears of the season captured on the Katmai Bear Cams.
Posted inWildlife

Katmai Bear Cams are up and running, first bears already spotted

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson June 18, 2025June 18, 2025
Posted inTravel

Going-to-the-Sun Road is officially open; what you need to know for the 2025 season

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson June 16, 2025June 17, 2025
Posted inPolice & Fire

Search and Rescue teams prepare recovery at Sol Duc Falls after fatal fall

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson June 11, 2025June 12, 2025
Construction crews and park rangers stand on the Emerald Pools Bridge after being moved onto its new foundation.
Posted inTravel

Zion bridge reopens, restoring easy access to iconic Emerald Pools trails

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson June 11, 2025June 11, 2025
Posted inPolice & Fire

Two campers found deceased at Isle Royale National Park

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson June 10, 2025June 10, 2025
Watch the Denali puppy cam to catch these five new pups in action.
Posted inWildlife

Denali’s famous puppy cam is back — meet the new litter

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson June 5, 2025June 5, 2025
Photo of Biscuit Basin hydrothermal explosion: Boardwalk condition post-explosion.
Posted inScience

Yellowstone pool that shocked visitors with an explosion last year erupts once again

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson June 5, 2025June 5, 2025
Posted inPolice & Fire

13 helicopter rescues in 7 days for Grand Canyon emergency responders

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson June 3, 2025June 3, 2025

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Smoky skies blanket Zion and Bryce Canyon as wildfires burnSmoky skies blanket Zion and Bryce Canyon as wildfires burnJune 23, 2025TownLift
Katmai Bear Cams are up and running, first bears already spottedKatmai Bear Cams are up and running, first bears already spottedJune 18, 2025Heather Bergeson
Going-to-the-Sun Road is officially open; what you need to know for the 2025 seasonGoing-to-the-Sun Road is officially open; what you need to know for the 2025 seasonJune 16, 2025Heather Bergeson
Stay safe without bear spray in Yosemite and Sequoia & Kings Canyon National ParksStay safe without bear spray in Yosemite and Sequoia & Kings Canyon National ParksAugust 30, 2024Heather Bergeson
New ancient shark species discovered in Mammoth Cave National ParkNew ancient shark species discovered in Mammoth Cave National ParkMarch 11, 2025Heather Bergeson

Recent Posts

  • Delicate Arch in Arches National Park, Utah, USA, just as the last rays of sun were hitting it.
    Crowds and high temps at Arches and Canyonlands this Fourth of July weekend
  • The Cuyahoga River, which caught on fire before becoming a national park.
    The river that burned celebrates 50 years as Cuyahoga Valley National Park
  • Smoky skies blanket Zion and Bryce Canyon as wildfires burn
  • HVNP first responders prepare for the search and rescue.
    Kīlauea volcano visitor survives fall from the caldera’s cliff after tree breaks his fall
  • One of the first bears of the season captured on the Katmai Bear Cams.
    Katmai Bear Cams are up and running, first bears already spotted

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The puppy cam is live in Denali National Park! It might not reach a hundred ninety-nine degrees, but temps in the Grand Canyon are often in the triple digits throughout the summer. Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park is officially open for the season. A grizzly bear in Yellowstone National Park recently reminded visitors why there’s no such thing as “bear-proof.” Glacier National Park is temporarily offering a Many Glacier Day Hiker Shuttle as a way for day hikers to access Many Glacier Valley from July 1, 2025 to September 21, 2025 during construction in the Swiftcurrent area. Today is Endangered Species Day. Many species, through the diligent efforts of scientists and conservations have returned from the brink of extinction.
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