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Wildlife Whereabouts: Mating & Migration

September is a time of change for wildlife in Grand Teton. Many ungulates (hoofed animals) are mating, birds are abandoning territories and embarking on their fall migration, and all animals are preparing for the winter months ahead. • By the ...

Adventure Journal: Where to Watch the Rut

Fall is a spectacular season in Grand Teton and can provide visitors with sensory experiences that they are unlikely to forget. From the vibrant colors of changing leaves to the brisk breeze felt early in the morning on October hikes—the ...

Grand Teton Lodge Company Employees Give Back During Annual EpicPromise Week

On a fall day this September, Grand Teton Lodge Company showed their commitment to enhance Grand Teton National Park through volunteerism by participating in Vail Resorts’ annual EpicPromise Week. In its eighth season, EpicPromise Week is an employee volunteer event ...

Jenny Lake Update

We are entering the final push of another busy summer of construction at Jenny Lake. Both the frontcountry and backcountry are progressing well and we look forward to visitors exploring these areas when project work is completed next spring. The ...
Grand Teton National Park Foundation Achievements

Building Bridges with Tribal Youth Corps

Tribal Youth Corps worked to create a small footbridge on the west side of Jenny Lake this summer. Take a look as they reflect on what it's like to spend a month outside in the park and share thanks for the ...

YCP Alum Returns to Lead the Crew

Erin Anderson, a former Youth Conservation Program participant, returned this year as a leader for the YCP crew. We checked in with her to find out how YCP has informed her education and career choices and what she’s learned after returning ...

Pura Vida Opens Eyes of Local Latino Youth

In the middle of July, a group of local Latino middle school students descended on Grand Teton National Park to participate in Pura Vida—a Foundation-funded program that introduces local Latino middle school students to the national park in their backyard. ...

August Wildlife Whereabouts: Preparing for the Rut

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. • By the end of August, many berry crops, particularly huckleberries, are on their ...

Trail Talk: Behind the scenes with Grand Teton National Park’s Youth Conservation Program – Week 10

The final days of the 2018 Youth Conservation Program came to a close last week and marked the end of yet another incredible season on the trail. While most participants had to return home for school and sports commitments, the ...

Trail Talk: Behind the scenes with Grand Teton National Park’s Youth Conservation Program – Week 9

Week nine of the Youth Conservation Program brought the season to a close for a handful of participants as they return to school and some embark on new journeys to college. However, as the crew gets smaller, they become more ...

Trail Talk: Behind the scenes with Grand Teton National Park’s Youth Conservation Program – Week 8

YCP spent the eigth week of their season camping and working out of the Lower Berry Patrol Cabin in the seldom-visited northern canyons of Grand Teton. This backcountry hitch provides an opportunity for the crew to not only work together ...

Static Peak

We extend a special thank you to many partners who provide products and lend expertise to help our organization and programs thrive. The North Face Dornan's Moose Enterprises, INC. Parks Project Kowa Optimed, INC. Lee's Tees Barker-Ewing Scenic Tours Amangani ...
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