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New Volunteer Program Preserves Grand Teton’s History

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 ...

Wildlife Whereabouts: Warming Up for Winter

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 ...

Where Are They Now? A Look Into the Lives of Two NPSA Alums

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 ...

VIDEO: 80% of Required Funds Secured to Protect 640-acre Parcel from Development

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 ...

Celebrating the Centennial: Jenny Lake Frontcountry Update

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 ...

EpicPromise Day: Grand Teton Lodge Company Volunteers in the Park

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 ...

Adventure Journal: Autumn in the Tetons

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 ...

Wildlife Whereabouts: Mating, Migration, and More!

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 ...

Trail Talk: A look into Grand Teton’s Youth Conservation Program – The Final Report

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 ...

VIDEO: Celebrating the Magic of Grand Teton National Park

Take a look at this INCREDIBLE footage from Sheets Studios to celebrate the magic of Grand Teton National Park on the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service! Cinematographer Ryan Sheets said,"We wanted to create a video worth sharing for ...

Working Towards A Goal: 2016 NPS Academy Graduate Nina Lagpacan

Nina Lagpacan’s is a graduate student in the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies and the Yale School of Management in the joint Master of Environmental Management/ MBA program. She is a recent graduate of the 2016 NPS Academy, ...

Field Notes from Steve Cain: Albino Pika Seen in the Tetons

Steve Cain is a retired wildlife biologist who spent his 25-year career researching and protecting the wild species of Grand Teton National Park. In his seasonal column, Field Notes, Steve shares his insight on the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem’s incredible wildlife. ...
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