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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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A sea otter keeps watch on its surroundings in Kenai Fjords NP, Alaska
Posted inConservation

Ongoing sea otter conservation efforts will bring populations to Northern California, Oregon

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson February 14, 2025February 17, 2025
Photo of the Yosemite Firefall taken by Sarah Bethea.
Posted inTravel

Capturing the magic of Yosemite’s Firefall this February

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson February 12, 2025February 13, 2025
A bull moose in Sprague Lake, Rocky Mountain National Park. NPS Photo
Posted inConservation

A Growing Moose Population Is Threatening Rocky Mountain National Park’s Wetlands

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson February 11, 2025February 13, 2025
Over 80% of Yellowstone National Park is covered in forests.
Posted inScience

New research reveals fire risks for Yellowstone National Park

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson February 10, 2025February 10, 2025
Photographer Jeff Vanuga captured this image of the bison stampede weave through spectators.
Posted inWildlife

Bison Stampede Caught on Camera After Wolves Take Down Calf

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson February 7, 2025February 11, 2025
Great Sand Dunes National Park often experiences a snowfall each week during the winter months.
Posted inTravel

Snow turns Great Sand Dunes National Park into “ethereal world”

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson February 6, 2025February 6, 2025
Short-tailed weasel on the ground
Posted inWildlife

Meet the weasel: The world’s smallest carnivore

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson February 5, 2025February 5, 2025
Little remains of the Dalton Wells Internment Camp in Utahraptor State Park.
Posted inTravel

Utahraptor State Park just outside Moab set to open this spring

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson February 3, 2025February 4, 2025
Photos of Ann Houghton provided by the NPS.
Posted inPolice & Fire

Missing hiker found dead at Great Smoky Mountain National Park

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson February 3, 2025February 3, 2025
Grizzly bears were first granted federal protections in 1975.
Posted inWildlife

Future of grizzly bear conservation in question once again as USFWS cancels public hearings

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson January 31, 2025February 1, 2025

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Lottery now open for synchronous firefly event at Great Smoky MountainsLottery now open for synchronous firefly event at Great Smoky MountainsMay 2, 2025Heather Bergeson
Two die after falling from cliff at Bryce Canyon’s Inspiration PointTwo die after falling from cliff at Bryce Canyon’s Inspiration PointApril 30, 2025Park News
When real fire fell from the sky: The story of Yosemite's FirefallWhen real fire fell from the sky: The story of Yosemite's FirefallFebruary 21, 2025Will De Man
Tours shut down at Wind Cave National Park after elevator malfunctionTours shut down at Wind Cave National Park after elevator malfunctionMay 1, 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

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