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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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Approved food storage container for Isle Royale camping.
Posted inCamping

New food storage regulations at Isle Royale as the park opens for 2025 season

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson April 21, 2025April 21, 2025
Rendering of the Zion Canyon Hot Springs resort in La Verkin, Utah.
Posted inTravel

New hot springs resort near Zion has an updated opening date

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson April 21, 2025April 21, 2025
The SR 165 Carbon River Fairfax Bridge is a steel truss bridge supported by a lattice work of steel beams and columns.
Posted inTravel

Mount Rainier access restricted after indefinite bridge closure

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson April 17, 2025April 17, 2025
The National Park Service hosts National Park Week each year to celebrate the "everything parks."
Posted inTravel

Kick off National Park Week with free entrance on April 19

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson April 17, 2025April 17, 2025
Bright Angel Trail descends into the Grand Canyon from the South Rim.
Posted inTravel

Grand Canyon’s Bright Angel Trail reopens, but River Trail remains closed

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson April 10, 2025April 10, 2025
Bison calves are born with orange-red fur. But after a few months, their hair starts to change to dark brown and their characteristic shoulder hump and horns begin to grow.
Posted inWildlife

Bison calving season is beginning in Yellowstone National Park

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson April 9, 2025April 9, 2025
Snow plows at Grand Teton National Park.
Posted inTravel

Explore the open road in Grand Teton National Park before it opens to vehicles

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson April 7, 2025April 7, 2025
Sunny and Gizmo in the nest.
Posted inWildlife

Jackie and Shadow’s babies steal hearts with new names chosen by local kids

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson April 4, 2025April 7, 2025
Early Season rockfall at the Cleetwood Marina. This area has experienced more damage since this photo was taken, according to the park website.
Posted inTravel

Last chance to visit Crater Lake’s shore—What visitors need to know about multi-year trail closure

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson April 3, 2025April 3, 2025
A view of Marble Hall, the largest room in Crystal Cave.
Posted inTravel

Crystal Cave Is Finally Reopening—What You Need to Know Before You Go

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson April 2, 2025April 2, 2025

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Today is Endangered Species Day. Many species, through the diligent efforts of scientists and conservations have returned from the brink of extinction. For the next few weeks, hikers and bikers can explore Going-to-the-Sun Road without worrying about cars and traffic. Don't miss it! Two people are dead after falling from a cliff at Inspiration Point in Bryce Canyon National Park. Isle Royale National Park is officially open for the 2025 season! After receiving about 54,000 recommendations, local elementary school children were the final deciders for the names of Jackie and Shadow’s chicks.
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