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Posted inTravel

Hike 3 epic Yosemite summits (that don’t require a permit)

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson November 14, 2024November 14, 2024
Hikers climb cable section of the Half Dome hike in Yosemite.
Posted inConservation

Yosemite seeks public input on Mist Trail safety & sustainability, including Half Dome cables

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson November 5, 2024November 5, 2024
The Old Guide's Cemetery in Mammoth Cave National Park. The first cave explorer and several tuberculosis patients are buried just a short hike from the visitor's center.
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Tales from National Parks to add some scare to spooky season

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson October 30, 2024October 31, 2024
A black and white photo of an encampment around a hot spring in Arkansas.
Posted inHistory

The First National Park Isn’t What You Think

Avatar photo by Will De Man October 26, 2024October 26, 2024
Ostrander Lake in Yosemite National Park
Posted inPolice & Fire

Missing Yosemite backpacker found dead near Ostrander Lake

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson September 16, 2024September 16, 2024
Remains of two of the 11 dead burros near Owls Hole Spring.
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Harmful algae bloom suspected in 11 burro deaths at Death Valley

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson September 12, 2024September 17, 2024
Cracked mud stretches across sections of Panamint Valley.
Posted inScience

Death Valley announces its hottest summer on record

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson September 6, 2024September 6, 2024
Photo of Traffic at Yosemite National Park can back up for miles once parking lots fill
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Yosemite National Park seeks input from public on improving visitor access

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson August 16, 2024August 16, 2024
Half Dome Sunlight
Posted inHiking

93-year-old man summits Half Dome

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson August 6, 2024September 3, 2024
Photo of smoke in the sky over Lassen Volcanic NP creates a pink sky
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Lassen Volcanic National Park closes due to encroaching Park Fire

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson August 2, 2024August 2, 2024

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