Weeks seven and eight were packed with milestones, including the completion of the Leigh Lake boat portage project and YCP’s much-anticipated backcountry hitch. From big lifts to remote trail work, the crew had fun and made major progress. Wrapping Up […]
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YCP crew members enjoy the view from the Jenny Lake boat launch. It’s hard to believe the YCP season is already halfway through! The summer may be flying by, but the crew has already put in serious work—and there’s plenty
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Weeks three and four brought a mix of learning, trail work, and even a little teaching for the YCP crew. While week three was a bit lighter on time in the field (thanks to the 4th of July holiday), the
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YCP works together to improve the trail at Schwabacher Landing. YCP’s second week on the job was a full one, with plenty of variety and a few special moments along the way. On Monday, the crew headed to Schwabacher Landing
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Grand Teton raft guides line up in the new parking area at Moose Landing to pickup visitors. Grand Teton National Park Foundation is delighted to share that the renewed Moose Landing is fully open to the public for the 2025
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Summer has arrived in Grand Teton National Park, bringing long days and warm temperatures. As daytime highs rise with the season, mid-day wildlife activity decreases significantly. For the best chance to see the park’s remarkable wildlife, head out in the
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Grand Teton National Park has launched a new Backcountry and Trail Conditions webpage, offering an essential resource for hikers, backpackers, and climbers planning trips into the park’s rugged and dynamic terrain. The page provides current information on trail accessibility, snowpack
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YCP crew members get their first taste of trail maintenance for the summer on the Taggart Lake Trail. The 2025 Youth Conservation Program began on June 16, marking the start of the nineteenth season of teens spending their summer working and
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In early June, Grand Teton National Park Foundation and Grand Teton National Park marked a significant milestone with a groundbreaking event at the Taggart Lake area, celebrating the launch of the Reimagining Taggart Lake initiative—a transformative, multi-year effort to create
While May weather fluctuates, the season shifts perceptibly toward summer with warming temperatures and burgeoning vegetation. Park wildlife enjoy increasing food security, which is vital to pregnant and nursing females. Spring is a time of increased activity as many animals
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Photo by Mac McMillen As daylight stretches longer and the rhythm of spring takes hold in Grand Teton National Park, wildlife activity is increasing—and that includes the return of grizzly and black bears. With bear activity ramping up in the
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As temperatures rise and valley snow melts, the exposed vegetation becomes green, and new plants sprout. This new plant growth provides essential nutrition, helping the animals of Grand Teton replenish their depleted energy reserves lost during winter. ● The emergence of
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