Elk in Grand Teton are in the rut (peak of mating season) during the month of September. Autumn is a time of change for wildlife in Teton Park. Many ungulates (hoofed animals) are mating, birds are abandoning territories and embarking …
Elk are bugling, birds are migrating out of the valley, and leaves on deciduous trees and shrubs— aspens, cottonwoods, mountain ash, and willows (to name a few)— are changing color. This year the autumnal equinox fell on September 22, marking …
Grizzly and black bears are currently in a phase known as “hyperphagia,” which is an increase in feeding activity driven by the biological need to fatten up before going into hibernation for the winter. Bears are intensely feeding on any …
The visitor center at Jenny Lake has closed for the 2021 season. Temperatures in the Tetons have dipped below freezing at night as autumn takes hold. Most park facilities, including the Craig Thomas Discovery and Visitor Center, will cease seasonal …
Upcoming Seasonal Facility Closures in Grand Teton READ MORE
“The entire crew was exceptional. Everyone had a positive attitude and a great work ethic all season.” — Grand Teton National Park YCP Crew Lead Nakita Lopez YCP crew members on top of Static Peak in the southern Tetons. Grand …
YCP preparing to hike into Death Canyon for a backcountry hitch for three nights. The 2021 Youth Conservation Program in Grand Teton National Park has come to a close for the summer. The crew spent their last two weeks completing …
In partnership with Grand Teton National Park and AT&T, the Foundation is happy to announce the release of the Jenny Lake Explorer App, a new digital application that will help visitors explore the Jenny Lake area. The app is available …
August is a busy month for wildlife in the park as bears are intensively foraging, elk are preparing for the rut, and eagles have recently fledged. A black bear in Grand Teton enjoying berries. Photo: Josh Metten, Jackson Hole EcoTour …
August Wildlife Whereabouts – Bison, Bears, and Bald Eagles READ MORE
Zions Bank representatives Peter Boogaard (left) and Tracy Groll present the donation to GTNPF President, Leslie Mattson. Zions Bank has made a gift of $25,000 to Grand Teton National Park Foundation to preserve the Mormon Row Historic District within Grand …
Zions Bank Donates $25,000 to Grand Teton National Park Foundation READ MORE
Summer is in full-swing and the upper reaches of the canyons in Grand Teton National Park are melting out and opening up opportunities to explore the high country. The extensive trail system in the park includes over 300 miles of …
Adventure Journal: Loops and Lakes, High Country Hikes in Grand Teton READ MORE
Decades of snow creep and loose rock have made the trail at Paintbrush Divide dangerous and difficult to follow. As trail work near Hurricane Pass comes to a close, restoration efforts at another site along the Teton Crest Trail—Paintbrush Divide—is …
It is hard to believe the Youth Conservation Program is already closing in on the end of another great season in Grand Teton. Week eight was a success with the crew improving trails and visitor experiences while learning about unique …
Trail Talk – Behind the Scenes with Grand Teton’s Youth Conservation Program – Week 8 READ MORE