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Spring provides wildlife with vital energy resources to help them regain strength after winter in Grand Teton. Beavers are among the wildlife in Grand Teton enjoying a reprieve from freezing temperatures. Photo courtesy of Gene Tremblay. • Moose and other ...

With spring break in full swing, the seventh year of the National Park Service Academy brought 24 interns to Grand Teton to begin their journey of stewardship in the National Park Service. Students from across the country came to the ...

This is a challenging time of year for wildlife as winter fat reserves have been depleted and new season plant growth is in its earliest stages and limited in distribution. Energy conservation is still a high priority. Please remember to ...

With its dramatic scenery, ease of access, and wide range of recreational opportunities, the String Lake area of Grand Teton National Park has seen a noticeable increase in visitor use in recent years. Unfortunately this has led to human-wildlife conflicts-including ...

As off-season approaches and local ski resorts shut down their lifts, visitors often seek a way to get into the park and explore without needing skis or snowshoes. Fortunately Grand Teton has the answer! With the official beginning of spring, ...

Record snow depths in both the mountains and valley have brought many deer, elk, and moose to the lowest elevations of the park and Jackson Hole. Many of these animals are not used to being in such close proximity to ...

Are you or someone you know between the ages of 16 and 19, passionate about the outdoors and national parks, and looking for a summer job? The 2017 Youth Conservation Program (YCP) is hiring! This unique work-and-learn program provides an ...

Katie Jo Tilton spent two summers with the Youth Conservation Program, and was inspired to pursue a career in conservation. Now a college graduate with a degree in forestry, she reflects on the impact of her summers in Grand Teton ...

Bear Boxes: Keeping Bears Wild and Visitors Safe Each summer, Grand Teton's 1,000 frontcountry campsites fill with visitors from near and far. Now that both black and grizzly bears frequent most areas in the park, it is more important than ...

Training Volunteers Who Make Grand Teton Safer for All Tasked with facilitating safe interactions between visitors and animals, Grand Teton’s Wildlife Brigade members are part ambassadors, part compliance officers. This valuable group of volunteers manages roadside “wildlife jams,” patrols picnic ...

Resting on the edge of Cottonwood Creek, the Geraldine Lucas Homestead-Harold Fabian Place is one of Grand Teton’s hidden cultural gems.Comprised of a handful of log buildings with sweeping Teton views, the property is historically significant to the park and ...

Grand Teton’s Mormon Row Historic District is one of the most visited sites in Jackson Hole due to its historical relevance and beautiful setting. Part of the National Register of Historic Places, Mormon Row is one of the country’s best ...