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December Wildlife Whereabouts: Winter Settles In

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 ...

Gearing Up For The Thirteenth Year Of Winter Grooming The Teton Park Road

As winter approaches, Grand Teton National Park Foundation is thrilled to once again support grooming on Teton Park Road-now in its thirteenth year. What began as a simple effort to make the park more accessible during the colder months has ...

Grand Teton Gift Guide – Give Back This Holiday Season

The holiday season is not just a time for gift-giving, but also a wonderful opportunity to make a positive impact. If you're searching for unique gifts that also support Grand Teton National Park, you're in the right place! This guide ...

Wyoming Whiskey Introduces National Parks No. 5 In Partnership With Grand Teton National Park Foundation

Wyoming Whiskey, recognized as the state's first legal distillery, is celebrating Grand Teton National Park in its newest limited-edition release: National Parks No. 5 Straight Bourbon Whiskey: A Tribute to the Tetons. This special bottle continues the distillery's tradition of ...

New Members Join Foundation Board of Directors and Resource Council

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 ...

October Wildlife Whereabouts: Mild Fall Weather Provides Ample Viewing Opportunities

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 ...

Grand Teton’s Fall Seasonal Closure Dates

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 National Park Update: Park Access During Government Shutdown

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 ...

The Snake River Gateways Project is Complete: A New Chapter on the Water

Our community came together last week to celebrate the completion of the Snake River Gateways project, a multiyear effort to enhance three of Grand Teton National Park's most popular river access points: Moose Landing, Jackson Lake Dam, and Pacific Creek. ...

Adventure Journal: The Sounds Of Fall

Much like humans, the wildlife of Grand Teton National Park adapt their behavior with the changing seasons. Autumn is a season of gathering, resting, and preparing for the colder months ahead for most species. The elk herd, however, has a ...

Standing Up for Our Parks: Testifying for the Great American Outdoors Act

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 ...

September Wildlife Whereabouts: Seasonal Transitions Provide Ample Wildlife Viewing

September marks a season of transition for Grand Teton's wildlife. Many ungulates (hoofed animals) are mating, birds are leaving territories for fall migrations, and all animals are preparing for the winter. ● By late September, elk, moose, and pronghorn are ...
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