Heather Bergeson, Author at National Park Explorer - Page 2 of 22

The Weeping Rock Trail is a short but steep 0.4-mile walk, climbing 98 feet, to an alcove with a hanging garden.

Hikers return to Weeping Rock, one of Zion’s most cherished trails

by Heather Bergeson September 5, 2025September 5, 2025

Entrance to Glacier National Park in 2020

Mama bear injures hiker in charge at Glacier National Park

by Heather Bergeson September 4, 2025September 4, 2025

A scorched landscape after the South Rim fire.

South Rim of Black Canyon of the Gunnison reopens after summer fire

by Heather Bergeson August 29, 2025August 29, 2025

Delicate Arch in Arches National Park

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Moab visitors urged to plan ahead for crowded Labor Day weekend

by Heather Bergeson August 25, 2025August 25, 2025

A trans flag flies on the face of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park

Ranger fired for hanging transgender flag in Yosemite and park visitors may face prosecution

by Heather Bergeson August 22, 2025August 22, 2025

Historic photo of the construction of Gateway Arch.

Gateway Arch earns top national museum recognition

by Heather Bergeson August 19, 2025August 19, 2025

A summer waterfall spills over a cliffside in Arches National Park.

Summer storms create elusive waterfalls in the Southwest desert

by Heather Bergeson August 15, 2025August 15, 2025

Mountain yellow-legged frogs at Oakland Zoo’s Biodiversity Center.

This endangered amphibian is making a comeback in California national parks

by Heather Bergeson August 12, 2025August 12, 2025

A man was captured taunting a bison on video at Yellowstone National Park.

Yellowstone “touron” taunts bison at national park

by Heather Bergeson August 6, 2025August 6, 2025

A moose crosses the road near the Denali Bus Depot on May 25, 2019.

Driver killed in moose collision near Denali National Park

by Heather Bergeson August 5, 2025August 5, 2025