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Big Bend of the Virgin River
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Man dies after rappelling incident in Pine Creek Canyon at Zion National Park

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson October 30, 2025October 30, 2025

ZION NATIONAL PARK, Utah — A 58-year-old man died in Zion National Park on Sunday while rappelling in Pine Creek Canyon.  Park officials reported that rescuers were called at about 12:10 p.m. after a 911 text reported a canyoneering accident at the canyon’s final rappel. While NPS rescue crews made their way through the terrain […]

A moose crosses the road near the Denali Bus Depot on May 25, 2019.
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Driver killed in moose collision near Denali National Park

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson August 5, 2025August 5, 2025
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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
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
Bear-resistant dumpster flipped over in Nez Perce Picnic Area.
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Yellowstone grizzly killed in management decision after becoming conditioned to human food

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson May 22, 2025May 22, 2025
A grizzly bear with her cubs in Grand Teton National Park.
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Grizzly 1063’s two yearling cubs found dead in Grand Teton National Park

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson May 15, 2025May 15, 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
Bear 399 stands along side her cub.
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Grizzly 399’s life honored at candlelight vigil in Wyoming

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson November 4, 2024November 4, 2024
Grizzly bear in Yellowstone National Park.
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2024 might be the deadliest year for Yellowstone grizzly bears

Avatar photo by WyoFile November 4, 2024November 4, 2024

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