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Snow is accumulating in the Tetons, temporarily stopping backcountry trail construction on the west side of Jenny Lake until spring. Grand Teton National Park trail crews have worked diligently improving visitor access to highly traveled sections of trail in the ...

Members of the 2016 Youth Conservation Program hiked 213 miles, built more than 4,000 feet of trail, and contributed over 6,500 hours of labor in Grand Teton National Park. Now in its second decade, YCP continues to have a tremendous ...

We are pleased to share that we have secured over 93% of the funds required to purchase the $46 million, 640-acre Antelope Flats parcel in the heart of Grand Teton National Park. This includes $23 million from the federal Land ...

Our new formal historic preservation volunteer program—Grand Teton Hammer Corps—just completed its pilot year. Hammer Corps provides a great opportunity for the public to connect to the history of Grand Teton while addressing critical repairs to historic structures and landscapes ...

Grizzly Bears. Photo by Lisa Wan. • Moose have started concentrating in the sagebrush/grassland areas in the south end of the park. They are seeking bitterbrush and other foods in these areas that provide fall nutrition. • Pronghorn are generally ...

The National Park Service Academy (NPSA) is one of the Foundation’s youth initiatives that introduces diverse college students to a range of career paths within the National Park Service. The yearly program kicks off with a spring break orientation in ...

We are pleased to share that, in partnership with the National Park Foundation and the Department of the Interior, we have raised 80% of the funds required to purchase the 640-acre Antelope Flats Parcel in Grand Teton National Park. This ...

Tremendous progress has been made and visible signs of transformation are evident at South Jenny Lake. After decades of use by millions of visitors, there were social trails that were heavily eroded and damage to resources in the area. Crews ...

Grand Teton Lodge Company (GTLC) was founded in the mid-1950s by John D. Rockefeller, Jr. with the construction of Jackson Lake Lodge. Not only is this group a long-time favorite among park guests, GTLC is also one of the Foundation's ...

Elk are bugling, birds are migrating out of the valley, and leaves on deciduous trees and shrubs— aspens, cottonwoods, and willows— are changing color. This year the autumnal equinox fell on September 22, marking the official start to fall. Equinox ...

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

The 2016 YCP crew just finished their summer of work, but their impact on Grand Teton will be enjoyed and appreciated by park visitors well into the future. YCP's 21 crew members spent 10 weeks working in Grand Teton, and ...