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Posted inPolice & Fire

Hiker rescued after sinking knee-deep in quicksand at Arches National Park

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson December 11, 2025December 11, 2025

MOAB, Utah — An experienced hiker and backpacker came face to face with what he had always thought was a myth. While hiking in Courthouse Wash in Arches National Park on December 7, the man sank to his knee in quicksand.  The hiker described how he’d “been bogged down in mud and sand countless times, […]

Hikers on Flattop Mountain in Rocky Mountain National Park.
Posted inTravel

As National Park visitor numbers hit record highs, here’s how to adapt for a better experience

Avatar photo by Utah News Dispatch September 2, 2025September 3, 2025
Smoke plume over the Grand Canyon on July 11, 2025.
Posted inPolice & Fire

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

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson July 14, 2025July 14, 2025
Posted inPolice & Fire

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

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson July 10, 2025July 10, 2025
Posted inTravel

Going-to-the-Sun Road is officially open; what you need to know for the 2025 season

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson June 16, 2025June 17, 2025
Posted inPolice & Fire

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

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson June 11, 2025June 12, 2025
Truman Everts perilous journey in the Yellowstone Backcountry.
Posted inHistory

Lost in Yellowstone wilderness: The story of Truman Everts

Avatar photo by Will De Man May 7, 2025May 12, 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
Sunny and Gizmo in the nest.
Posted inWildlife

Jackie and Shadow’s babies steal hearts with new names chosen by local kids

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson April 4, 2025April 7, 2025
A baby bear is fed by a ranger in Sequoia-Kings Canyon National Park.
Posted inHistory

The wild history about feeding bears in America’s National Parks

Avatar photo by Will De Man March 28, 2025April 1, 2025

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Going-to-the-Sun Road is officially open; what you need to know for the 2025 seasonGoing-to-the-Sun Road is officially open; what you need to know for the 2025 seasonJune 16, 2025Heather Bergeson
Fee increases for international visitors to national parks to begin 2026Fee increases for international visitors to national parks to begin 2026December 1, 2025Utah News Dispatch
Stay safe without bear spray in Yosemite and Sequoia & Kings Canyon National ParksStay safe without bear spray in Yosemite and Sequoia & Kings Canyon National ParksJuly 11, 2025Heather Bergeson
WATCH: Man approaches wolf pack at Yellowstone National ParkWATCH: Man approaches wolf pack at Yellowstone National ParkNovember 20, 2025Heather Bergeson
Tips for visiting the Hoh Rainforest in Olympic National ParkTips for visiting the Hoh Rainforest in Olympic National ParkDecember 27, 2024Heather Bergeson

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