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HVNP first responders prepare for the search and rescue.
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Kīlauea volcano visitor survives fall from the caldera’s cliff after tree breaks his fall

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson June 19, 2025June 19, 2025

Visitors have been flocking to Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park to catch a glimpse of the Kīlauea volcano, which has been erupting since December of last year. But one visitor last week got a bit too close to the action. A Boston man visiting the park fell 30 feet from a steep cliff after venturing off […]

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Search and Rescue teams prepare recovery at Sol Duc Falls after fatal fall

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson June 11, 2025June 12, 2025
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Two campers found deceased at Isle Royale National Park

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson June 10, 2025June 10, 2025
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13 helicopter rescues in 7 days for Grand Canyon emergency responders

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson June 3, 2025June 3, 2025
Fire Danger sign at Low
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First confirmed wildland fire of the season in Yellowstone

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson May 29, 2025May 29, 2025
North Kaibab Trail near Coconino Overlook.
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Hiker dies on Rim-to-Rim trail in the Grand Canyon

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson May 22, 2025May 22, 2025
Bryce Canyon's Inspiration Point area, where two tourists fell to their death this week.
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Two die after falling from cliff at Bryce Canyon’s Inspiration Point

Avatar photo by Park News April 30, 2025April 30, 2025
Missing hiker remains were found off-trail on the Petroglyph Point Trail in Mesa Verde NP.
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Rangers locate remains of missing hiker in Mesa Verde National Park over a year after he disappeared

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson March 5, 2025March 5, 2025
Zion Canyon Scenic Drive after the initial road clearing near Big Bend in Zion National Park. (02/25/2025)
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Scenic Zion National Park road reopens after rockfall

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson February 27, 2025February 27, 2025
Photos of Ann Houghton provided by the NPS.
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Missing hiker found dead at Great Smoky Mountain National Park

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson February 3, 2025February 3, 2025

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