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Photo of Biscuit Basin hydrothermal explosion: Boardwalk condition post-explosion.
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Yellowstone pool that shocked visitors with an explosion last year erupts once again

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson June 5, 2025June 5, 2025

A newly installed webcam caught Black Diamond Pool in Yellowstone National Park exploding once again. According to the US Geological Survey, the May 31 eruption took place at the same site where a hydrothermal explosion in July 2024 sent debris spewing into the air.  The area has yet to be reopened to visitors after the […]

The research team worked on-site in Big Bend to uncover the Alamosaurus fossil.
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New dinosaur fossil uncovered in Big Bend National Park

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson April 22, 2025April 22, 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.
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New ancient shark species discovered in Mammoth Cave National Park

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson March 11, 2025March 11, 2025
Crowds on the Mud Volcano boardwalk in Yellowstone National Park.
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Record-Breaking crowds flock to National Parks in 2024

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson March 6, 2025March 7, 2025
Northern pygmy owl at Blue Mountain near Missoula, Montana.
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An Owl “Irruption” at Yellowstone National Park means unique opportunities for birders and photographers

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson March 4, 2025March 4, 2025
A close up view of the new plant species "wooly devil."
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First New Plant Species Discovered in a U.S. National Park in 50 Years

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson February 25, 2025February 25, 2025
Over 80% of Yellowstone National Park is covered in forests.
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New research reveals fire risks for Yellowstone National Park

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson February 10, 2025February 10, 2025
Alexandra Glass was visiting the park with her husband when it started to snow.
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Rare high-desert snowstorm blankets Joshua Tree National Park

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson January 30, 2025January 30, 2025
View of part of the Norris Geyser Basin, where Tuesday's earthquake occured.
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Minor earthquake shakes Yellowstone

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson January 29, 2025January 29, 2025
Photo taken of the Kīlaeua eruption from the Keanakākoʻi viewing area pre-dawn on Friday, January 17, 2025.
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Pele’s hair, vog raise health concerns as Kīlaeua eruption begins fifth episode

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson January 22, 2025January 23, 2025

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