Heather Bergeson, Author at National Park Explorer - Page 10 of 22

A sea otter keeps watch on its surroundings in Kenai Fjords NP, Alaska

Ongoing sea otter conservation efforts will bring populations to Northern California, Oregon

by Heather Bergeson February 14, 2025February 17, 2025

Photo of the Yosemite Firefall taken by Sarah Bethea.

Capturing the magic of Yosemite’s Firefall this February

by Heather Bergeson February 12, 2025February 13, 2025

A bull moose in Sprague Lake, Rocky Mountain National Park. NPS Photo

A Growing Moose Population Is Threatening Rocky Mountain National Park’s Wetlands

by Heather Bergeson February 11, 2025February 13, 2025

Over 80% of Yellowstone National Park is covered in forests.

New research reveals fire risks for Yellowstone National Park

by Heather Bergeson February 10, 2025February 10, 2025

Photographer Jeff Vanuga captured this image of the bison stampede weave through spectators.

Bison Stampede Caught on Camera After Wolves Take Down Calf

by Heather Bergeson February 7, 2025February 11, 2025

Great Sand Dunes National Park often experiences a snowfall each week during the winter months.

Snow turns Great Sand Dunes National Park into “ethereal world”

by Heather Bergeson February 6, 2025February 6, 2025

Short-tailed weasel on the ground

Meet the weasel: The world’s smallest carnivore

by Heather Bergeson February 5, 2025February 5, 2025

Little remains of the Dalton Wells Internment Camp in Utahraptor State Park.

Utahraptor State Park just outside Moab set to open this spring

by Heather Bergeson February 3, 2025February 4, 2025

Photos of Ann Houghton provided by the NPS.

Missing hiker found dead at Great Smoky Mountain National Park

by Heather Bergeson February 3, 2025February 3, 2025

Grizzly bears were first granted federal protections in 1975.

Future of grizzly bear conservation in question once again as USFWS cancels public hearings

by Heather Bergeson January 31, 2025February 1, 2025