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Teton Crest Trail Renewal: Static Peak Divide
Grand Teton trail personnel work on repairing and rebuilding a switchback on the Teton Crest Trail. The Teton Crest Trail (TCT) is a forty-five-mile-long backcountry trail that winds through the high country of Grand Teton National Park. It is considered ...
2024 Grand Teton Volunteer Highlights
Two returning Grand Teton volunteers pose for a photo outside the Laurance S. Rockefeller Preserve Center. Volunteers are an essential part of the Grand Teton National Park team. Their passion and dedication help protect park resources and keep visitors safe ...
Adventure Journal: Prepare for Fall/Winter Closures
Fall colors start to paint the landscape of Grand Teton National Park. As autumn winds down, winter is approaching, bringing cloudy days, cold nights, and occasional rain and snow storms. While Grand Teton National Park is open year-round, some areas ...
Shwood’s National Parks Collection: Introducing the Topo Mist Frame Inspired by Grand Teton National Park
Shwood, in collaboration with illustrator and designer Emma Boys, has unveiled a stunning eyewear collection that draws inspiration from nine of the most iconic National Parks in the United States. The Topo Mist frame, a part of Shwood's National Parks ...
Trail Talk: In the Field with Grand Teton’s Youth Conservation Program – Week 10
Last week was the tenth and FINAL week of the 2024 Youth Conservation Program! The crew started their last week in the field at Bug Canyon, a lesser-known trail near Grand View Point. YCP widened the tread to meet Grand ...
Wildlife Whereabouts: The Elk Rut Begins, Ripening Berry Crops, and Rising Water Temps
A bull elk is courting a group of cows during the intense rutting season. August is a busy and vibrant time in the park with significant changes in wildlife behavior and ecological conditions. Air and water temperatures are peaking for ...
Pura Vida Summer 2024 Recap: Fostering Community and Leadership in Grand Teton
The Pura Vida program participants and mentors pose for a Family Night photo. Pura Vida, a Foundation-funded program that introduces local Latinx youth to their backyard national park, concluded another successful summer in Grand Teton with two weeks of engaging ...
Adventure Journal: Top 3 Underrated places to fly fish in Grand Teton
Grand Teton National Park is famous for its pristine fly-fishing opportunities. Its iconic waterways provide excellent habitat for several species of fish, especially the Snake River fine-spotted cutthroat trout. The most popular fly-fishing spots within or near the park all ...
Trail Talk: In the Field with Grand Teton’s Youth Conservation Program 2024 – Weeks 8 & 9
YCP crew members shuttling gear across Jackson Lake for their backcountry hitch. Week 8 Week 8 was a big one for YCP-the annual backcountry hitch! The crew spent four days and nights at the Lower Berry patrol cabin in northern ...
Trail Talk: In the Field with Grand Teton’s Youth Conservation Program 2024 – Week 7
YCP enjoys the view from the top of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. YCP started Monday on a literal high note by getting a lift to the alpine thanks to the Jackson Hole tram. The crew walked from the top of ...
Trail Talk: In the Field with Grand Teton’s Youth Conservation Program 2024 – Weeks 5 & 6
YCP crew members work to harvest timber for new footbridges at Emma Matilda Lake. It is hard to believe but the 2024 YCP crew is more than halfway through their summer of work in Grand Teton National Park! They've had ...
Trail Talk: In the Field with Grand Teton’s Youth Conservation Program 2024 – Weeks 3 & 4
The crew stops for a break in the shade at Phelps Lake. The YCP crew has had a busy two weeks in Grand Teton! During their third week in the field, the team spent three days brushing trails throughout the ...