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Smoke plume over the Grand Canyon on July 11, 2025.

Grand Canyon North Rim closed for season after wildfire devastates historic lodge and over 50 other structures

by Heather Bergeson July 14, 2025July 14, 2025

Cinnamon-colored black bear in California.

Stay safe without bear spray in Yosemite and Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks

by Heather Bergeson July 11, 2025July 11, 2025

Human-caused wildfire near Olympic National Park continues to grow

by Heather Bergeson July 10, 2025July 10, 2025

Heroic actions save lives at Glacier National Park after visitors fall into Avalanche Creek

by Heather Bergeson July 10, 2025July 10, 2025

Yellowstone North Entrance

Proposed international surcharge at National Parks could generate millions in 2026

by Heather Bergeson and Utah News Dispatch July 8, 2025July 8, 2025

National Parks brace for crowds, heat, and hazards over July Fourth holiday

by Heather Bergeson July 3, 2025July 3, 2025

Humpback whale severely injured in apparent vessel collision in Glacier Bay

by Heather Bergeson July 3, 2025July 3, 2025

Tuolumne Meadows Campground is Yosemite’s largest, and is located along the Tioga Road, with some areas located close to the Tuolumne River.

High-country Yosemite campground to reopen after $26 million rehabilitation project

by Heather Bergeson July 1, 2025July 1, 2025

Three swift water rescues in a week prompt safety warning at Rocky Mountain National Park

by Heather Bergeson July 1, 2025July 1, 2025

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

by Heather Bergeson June 25, 2025June 25, 2025