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This winter has been an interesting one for wildlife. The upper Snake River and adjacent mountain watersheds are all recording snow water content levels well above 100%, yet valley snowfall has been one of the lowest on record. This is ...

We are entering the fifth and final year of work at Jenny Lake as part of our Inspiring Journeys project. The last four summers have been marked by significant renewal in the area. Our vision of a visitor experience that ...

Grand Teton welcomed a record 4.97 million visitors in 2017—an increase of 21% over a six-year period. This unprecedented trend has placed additional pressure on park resources and popular destinations. The Foundation funds innovative volunteer programs that augment the park’s ...

Photo by Sean Beckett • Snowfall has been lower and temperatures higher than average so far this winter. Many bison and elk have responded by staying away from core winter ranges and remaining on spring/fall transitional ranges where adequate forage ...

Glade Creek and Webb Canyon Trails The northern Tetons are wild, with only a few trails providing access to the vast country on the west side of Jackson Lake. In 2016, the largest wildfire in park history wiped out much ...

Grand Teton transforms during winter into a tranquil, sparkling wonderland. The Foundation funds bi-weekly grooming of the 14-mile stretch between Bradley-Taggart trailhead and Signal Mountain on the Teton Park Road. Regular grooming allows visitors to easily explore on Nordic skis, ...

Tribal Youth Corps: Making Connections in Grand Teton National Park from GTNP Foundation on Vimeo. Grand Teton National Park Foundation, in partnership with Montana Conservation Corps, engages Native American teens from nearby reservations to complete a month-long, paid internship in ...

On November 30th, the Dow climbed 332 points to finish above 24,000 for the first time in history. These unprecedented gains have led to a unique opportunity in charitable giving. This is the time of year that many consider their ...

Photo by Jerry Herman Winter is a quiet time in the Tetons. The natural soundscape has been measured at sound levels much softer than a music recording studio in winter. With such extremely quiet conditions, distant sounds can be audible ...

As we patiently wait for winter to arrive in Grand Teton National Park, we can't help but think about upcoming adventures during this magical season. The Foundation will be grooming the Teton Park Road two times per week this winter, ...

Although summer is long gone in Jackson Hole, it seems like just yesterday that the Youth Conservation Program crew was working 10 hours a day, 4 days a week improving trails and historic sites in Grand Teton National Park. This ...

Ditch Creek: Restoring Fish Passage from GTNP Foundation on Vimeo. A variety of human developments spanning more than 100 years have effected fish passage in a small but important Snake River tributary in Grand Teton. With support from the Foundation, ...