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Popular creek in Great Sand Dunes National Park runs low and dry due to drought

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson May 27, 2025May 27, 2025

A dry Colorado winter is spelling out a short season for Medano Creek in Great Sand Dunes National Park. The seasonal creek typically reaches peak flow in May and June, but this past Memorial Day weekend left visitors wanting with only an inch of water in the creek.  The creek depends completely on snowmelt off […]

Grinnell Point and Swiftcurrent Lake from the Many Glacier Hotel in Glacier National Park, MT. September 2013.
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Updates on access to Many Glacier area of Glacier National Park amid construction this summer

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson May 22, 2025May 22, 2025
Bikers on Going-to-the-Sun Road near Weeping Wall.
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Going-to-the-Sun Road opens for hikers and cyclists ahead of summer traffic

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson May 13, 2025May 13, 2025
Synchronous fireflies flash at Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
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Lottery now open for synchronous firefly event at Great Smoky Mountains

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson May 2, 2025May 2, 2025
Visitors to Wind Cave National Park can explore the visitor center while the elevators are down.
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Tours shut down at Wind Cave National Park after elevator malfunction

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson May 1, 2025May 1, 2025
Contractors installing rock-filled gabion baskets adjacent to a vulnerable section of Emigrant Canyon Road.
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Escape the heat: Death Valley’s high-country access road reopens

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson April 29, 2025April 29, 2025
Hikers on Flattop Mountain in Rocky Mountain National Park.
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What you need to know about Rocky Mountain National Park’s 2025 reservation system

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson April 24, 2025April 24, 2025
Approved food storage container for Isle Royale camping.
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New food storage regulations at Isle Royale as the park opens for 2025 season

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson April 21, 2025April 21, 2025
Rendering of the Zion Canyon Hot Springs resort in La Verkin, Utah.
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New hot springs resort near Zion has an updated opening date

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson April 21, 2025April 21, 2025
The SR 165 Carbon River Fairfax Bridge is a steel truss bridge supported by a lattice work of steel beams and columns.
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Mount Rainier access restricted after indefinite bridge closure

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson April 17, 2025April 17, 2025

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A grizzly bear in Yellowstone National Park recently reminded visitors why there’s no such thing as “bear-proof.” Glacier National Park is temporarily offering a Many Glacier Day Hiker Shuttle as a way for day hikers to access Many Glacier Valley from July 1, 2025 to September 21, 2025 during construction in the Swiftcurrent area. Today is Endangered Species Day. Many species, through the diligent efforts of scientists and conservations have returned from the brink of extinction. For the next few weeks, hikers and bikers can explore Going-to-the-Sun Road without worrying about cars and traffic. Don't miss it! Two people are dead after falling from a cliff at Inspiration Point in Bryce Canyon National Park.
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