Heather Bergeson, Author at National Park Explorer - Page 5 of 19

Hikers scramble through the rocks in Fiery Furnace.

Fiery Furnace permits on hold as Arches National Park faces worker shortages

by Heather Bergeson March 27, 2025March 27, 2025

Yosemite National Park releases summer campground reservations

by Heather Bergeson March 26, 2025March 26, 2025

Photuris frontalis, a species of synchronous firefly, light up the forest at Congaree National Park.

Congaree National Park shares ticket details for synchronous firefly event

by Heather Bergeson March 24, 2025March 24, 2025

Probationary staff who opt for reinstatement will be able to fully return to work and will receive back pay.

Park advocates celebrate NPS reinstatements, warn of continued threats

by Heather Bergeson March 21, 2025March 21, 2025

Wolves are an integral part of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

New Blacktail Butte Pack survives on the edges of Wyoming’s wolf territory

by Heather Bergeson March 20, 2025March 20, 2025

A sign welcomes visitors to the Hoh Rain Forest within Olympic NP

Hoh Rain Forest access road repairs move forward with emergency state and community funding

by Heather Bergeson March 19, 2025March 19, 2025

Bryce Canyon covered in snow.

Bryce Canyon road cleared after March snowstorm

by Heather Bergeson March 17, 2025March 17, 2025

Elk antlers shed in late winter, early spring.

Antler shedding season continues as elk, moose and deer drop their racks

by Heather Bergeson March 14, 2025March 17, 2025

Grizzly and black bears begin emerging from their hibernation in March.

First grizzly tracks of the year confirmed in Yellowstone National Park

by Heather Bergeson March 13, 2025March 13, 2025

A 4 inch long male and female Clavusodens hunting for early crustaceans on the sea floor that once covered much of central Kentucky during the Middle Mississippian period, 340 million years ago.

New ancient shark species discovered in Mammoth Cave National Park

by Heather Bergeson March 11, 2025March 11, 2025