A young grizzly sow had to be put down at Grand Teton National Park after repeatedly obtaining human foods and becoming a threat to public safety, park officials announced Tuesday.

Fall is that magical time of year when the air is crisp and clear and the leaves in many park units change from summer green to saturated shades of yellow, gold, orange and red. In this month’s column, contributing photographer Rebecca Latson discusses capturing those colors in your national park photography.

A funding bill before the Senate calls for a 9 percent increase in operational funds for the National Park Service, and calls for a staffing increase of 1,000.

Much-needed roadwork is being tackled at Mojave National Preserve this month. The work will take place on Ivanpah, Lanfair, and Black Canyon roads. Visitors and inholding residents in the preserve may encounter trucks carrying rock aggregate material and road crews working in the area, which may cause short delays for motorists.