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A curving red-rock natural bridge in a Utah canyon.
Posted inHistory

The timeline of Utah’s epic national park empire

Avatar photo by Will De Man November 16, 2024November 19, 2024
A trail through black lava rock
Posted inHistory

National Historic Trails for Native American Heritage Month

Avatar photo by Will De Man November 2, 2024November 5, 2024
Grizzly 399 with three oof the four cubs she birthed in 2020. 399 was killed by a car Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024.
Posted inWildlife

World-famous grizzly bear killed by vehicle in Wyoming

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson October 23, 2024October 23, 2024
Two archeologists pose in front of dinosaur vertebrae.
Posted inHistory

The fossil find that saved Dinosaur National Monument from oblivion

Avatar photo by Will De Man October 15, 2024October 15, 2024
A fallen tree has detroyed a portion of the boardwalk in Congaree National Park.
Posted inPolice & Fire

Recovery and closures in the national parks after Hurricane Helene

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson October 1, 2024October 1, 2024
California resident Susanne Anguiano holds her cat Rayne Beau, who was found after going missing in Yellowstone National Park.
Posted inWildlife

Family’s cat disappears in Yellowstone, turns up near home 800 miles away

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson September 27, 2024September 27, 2024
On the morning of July 4, Yellowstone National Park law enforcement rangers confronted an individual shooting a semi-automatic rifle toward a dining facility at Canyon Village located in the central part of the park
Posted inPolice & Fire

Body Cam Footage Released of Fatal July 4 Shooting in Yellowstone NP

Avatar photo by Park News September 19, 2024September 19, 2024
Remains of two of the 11 dead burros near Owls Hole Spring.
Posted inPolice & Fire

Harmful algae bloom suspected in 11 burro deaths at Death Valley

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson September 12, 2024September 17, 2024
Delicate Arch in Arches National Park, Utah, USA, just as the last rays of sun were hitting it.
Posted inConservation

National Park Foundation receives historic $100 million gift

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson August 27, 2024August 28, 2024
Half Dome Sunlight
Posted inHiking

93-year-old man summits Half Dome

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson August 6, 2024September 3, 2024

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Smoky skies blanket Zion and Bryce Canyon as wildfires burnSmoky skies blanket Zion and Bryce Canyon as wildfires burnJune 23, 2025TownLift
Katmai Bear Cams are up and running, first bears already spottedKatmai Bear Cams are up and running, first bears already spottedJune 18, 2025Heather Bergeson
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
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
Big Bear’s beloved eagles return after fireworks scareBig Bear’s beloved eagles return after fireworks scareJanuary 5, 2025Park News

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