A red fox in Grand Teton National Park. This particular animal has a melanistic color pattern. Red foxes, including those in the Jackson area, can be the standard red color, completely black, and anything in between. This one displays a […]
December Wildlife Whereabouts: Winter Settles In READ MORE
Grand Teton National Park Foundation is delighted to announce the addition of new members to our board of directors and resource council. Effective October 1, 2025, Jessica Baker, Lynne Davis, Stephanie Morimoto, John Nixon, and Tom Saylak joined the board
New Members Join Foundation Board of Directors and Resource Council READ MORE
Mule deer start to make their way out of Grand Teton to their winter migration destinations starting in October. Shorter days and cooler nights mean Grand Teton’s wildlife are preparing for the long winter ahead. Many species have already begun
October Wildlife Whereabouts: Mild Fall Weather Provides Ample Viewing Opportunities READ MORE
As autumn winds down, winter is approaching, bringing cloudy days, cold nights, and occasional rain and snow storms. While Grand Teton National Park is open year-round, some areas will begin seasonal closures. However, this presents new opportunities to explore and
Grand Teton’s Fall Seasonal Closure Dates READ MORE
A federal government shutdown began on October 1, 2025. While Grand Teton National Park remains open, staffing and resources are limited. As stewards of this remarkable place, we share the responsibility to care for the park during this time. If
Grand Teton National Park Update: Park Access During Government Shutdown READ MORE
On the beautiful, crisp morning of September 5, 2025, the Grand Teton National Park community welcomed the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources for a congressional hearing focused on future funding opportunities for public lands. Grand Teton National Park Foundation
Standing Up for Our Parks: Testifying for the Great American Outdoors Act READ MORE
The final week of the YCP season brought a nice change of pace and a chance to finish on a high note. The crew split their time between hauling logs to a trail project at Blacktail Butte and lending a
Trail Talk: On-the-Job with Grand Teton’s Youth Conservation Program – Week 10 READ MORE
With the season starting to wind down, YCP is still making the most of every workday—and Week 9 was no exception. On Monday, the crew split up at the Leigh Lake trailhead. One team staged logs for an upcoming causeway
Trail Talk 2025: On-the-Job with Grand Teton’s Youth Conservation Program – Week 9 READ MORE
With the last snowfields retreating and the alpine in full summer bloom, the high country of Grand Teton National Park is open for exploration—and the Jenny Lake Rangers Instagram Page has the latest trail insights to help you plan a
Adventure Journal: Grand Teton Backcountry Season in Full Swing READ MORE
Grand Teton National Park Foundation and Grand Teton National Park are making meaningful progress on the Mormon Row Initiative, a multi-year effort to preserve this iconic cultural landscape and enhance the way visitors experience it. This summer, two important milestones
Mormon Row Progress Update & Next Steps READ MORE
For nearly three decades, Grizzly Bear 399 embodied the resilience, adaptability, and wild beauty of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. As the most famous grizzly in the world, she offered an extraordinary and rare window into the life of a wild
The Legacy of Grizzly 399 and the Future of Bear Conservation READ MORE
August is a busy and vibrant time in the park with significant changes in wildlife behavior and ecological conditions. Air and water temperatures are peaking for the year, berry crops are ripening, nestlings are fledging, and bears begin preparing for
August Wildlife Whereabouts: Summer Bounty Aids in Fall Preparations READ MORE