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Bull elk at sunrise. Photo courtesy of Sheets Studios • As of early September grizzly bear 399 still had the two yearling cubs she emerged from a den with this spring. She and most other bears were less visible during ...

This summer, Grand Teton trail crews accomplished major improvements on the trails around North Cascade Creek as part of a multi-year renewal project at Jenny Lake. Crews have now moved on to the popular access route known as the Horse ...

Bradley Lake. photo by Patrick Nelson, JHMR Dear Friends, As summer quickly fades and the first dusting of snow falls on the high peaks of the Tetons, we at the Foundation are busy preparing for the end of our fiscal ...

Grand Teton’s Mormon Row Historic District is one of the most visited sites in Jackson Hole due to its historic relevance and undeniable beauty. Part of the National Register of Historic Places, the historic district is one of the country’s ...

It's been a busy summer for trail crews at Jenny Lake! We are delighted to share an update on the improvements being made to the trails near Hidden Falls and Inspiration Point as part of Inspiring Journeys: A Campaign for ...

This week marks the official end to the Youth Conservation Program for the 2014 season. However, this did not mean that the crew would end their term on an easy note! YCP crew members jumping for joy! A final educational ...

Summer is starting to wind down but the Youth Conservation Program is still going full steam. The crew spent four days camping in the backcountry at the Lower Berry Cabin. Spending time in this area (which is proposed wilderness) provided ...

Historically, local Latino youth and their families have visited Grand Teton at much lower rates than other populations. Grand Teton National Foundation (GTNPF) has partnered with Grand Teton National Park (GTNP) and Teton Science Schools (TSS) to create Pura Vida, ...

This week in Grand Teton National Park the most useful tool for the YCP team proved to be the trusted rain jacket. As they tromped through monsoonal conditions in the mountains, the weather showed that the crew truly does work ...

The NPS Academy graduation last night marked the final day of the 2014 program. After a spring orientation in Grand Teton and a summer of work for the National Park Service, the interns had time to share their impressive experiences ...

GTNPF staff member Laura Yungmeyer climbed the Grand during the final weekend of July — her first trip up the big mountain! Laura reported clear weather, warm temperatures, and a safe, fun ascent during her two-day stint in the high ...

This week began with a face-lift to the trail along the sections from the String Lake outlet to the West Jenny Lake boat dock. The YCP crew tediously worked to remove limbs and brush along this dry terrain, completing 1.5 ...