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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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Bikers on Going-to-the-Sun Road near Weeping Wall.
Posted inTravel

Going-to-the-Sun Road opens for hikers and cyclists ahead of summer traffic

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson May 13, 2025May 13, 2025
Brooks Camp is a popular destination for people and bears.
Posted inWildlife

First grizzly of the season seen at Brooks Camp in Katmai National Park

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson May 6, 2025May 6, 2025
Synchronous fireflies flash at Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Posted inTravel

Lottery now open for synchronous firefly event at Great Smoky Mountains

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson May 2, 2025May 2, 2025
Visitors to Wind Cave National Park can explore the visitor center while the elevators are down.
Posted inTravel

Tours shut down at Wind Cave National Park after elevator malfunction

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson May 1, 2025May 1, 2025
Saguaro cacti in Saguaro National Park.
Posted inPolitics

Saguaro National Park adds acreage in recent border expansion

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson April 30, 2025April 30, 2025
Contractors installing rock-filled gabion baskets adjacent to a vulnerable section of Emigrant Canyon Road.
Posted inTravel

Escape the heat: Death Valley’s high-country access road reopens

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson April 29, 2025April 29, 2025
Hikers on Flattop Mountain in Rocky Mountain National Park.
Posted inTravel

What you need to know about Rocky Mountain National Park’s 2025 reservation system

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson April 24, 2025April 24, 2025
The research team worked on-site in Big Bend to uncover the Alamosaurus fossil.
Posted inScience

New dinosaur fossil uncovered in Big Bend National Park

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson April 22, 2025April 22, 2025
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

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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
Grand Canyon’s Bright Angel Trail reopens, but River Trail remains closedGrand Canyon’s Bright Angel Trail reopens, but River Trail remains closedApril 10, 2025Heather Bergeson

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