The Grand Teton often dominates photos of Jackson’s skyline. But Sheep Mountain, more commonly known as the Sleeping Indian because of the naturally-carved headdress, distinct nose and belly the mountain forms, is Jackson’s second most recognizable peak. There you can fully take in the grandeur of the Tetons across the valley. You’ll likely have the views all to yourself because Grand Teton National Park draws most visitors in the area. Those who hike the Sleeping Indian are usually locals that know the area well. Continue Reading →
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Teton area fire danger lessens after recent rain
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Recent rains throughout the Teton Interagency Fire area have given firefighters a much-needed respite from fire activity, and resulted in the fire danger dropping to "moderate" as of Wednesday. The precipitation also minimized activity on several lightning-caused fires in the Teton area. Teton Interagency Fire personnel will continue to actively monitor and patrol area fires as conditions warrant. Continue Reading →
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Wyoming Gov. Mead open to Grand Teton land swap
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Wyoming Gov. Matt Mead is open to the idea of a land trade that would transfer state-owned property into Grand Teton National Park, but he won't wait indefinitely to reach a deal, he said Monday. Mead's comments came in a press conference during which he addressed several topics, including a visit Thursday by Interior Secretary Sally Jewell to Grand Teton National Park. She expressed support for a deal that would move two square miles of land owned by Wyoming into Grand Teton. Continue Reading →
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Grand Teton Foundation to lead $16 million Jenny Lake rehab
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Jenny Lake is the most popular destination in Grand Teton National Park, and in recognition of the upcoming centennial of the National Park Service in 2016, a nonprofit group is leading a campaign to improve trails and visitor amenities at the popular recreation area just a half-hour drive from Jackson, Wyo. Continue Reading →
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Rangers in Grand Teton use spike strips to stop vehicles in separate incidents
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Rangers in Grand Teton National Park used road spikes Sunday to stop a vehicle that failed to pull over for a traffic stop, the second time in three weeks that the tactic has been used by park law enforcement officers. A driver on U.S. Highway 26/89/191 did not pull over shortly after 11 p.m. Sunday when a ranger attempted to stop the motorist for crossing the center line, according to a statement released by the park's public affairs office. Continue Reading →
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Firefighters battle two lightning-caused fires in Grand Teton area
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Firefighters in Jackson Hole worked to contain two new fires sparked by lightning on Wednesday, with a helicopter expected to join the effort today, according to a statement released by the Grand Teton National Park public affairs office. Continue Reading →
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Grand Teton road work will result in minor traffic delays Aug. 5-15
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Minor travel delays are likely as workers will be making road improvements at various locations across the southern portion of Grand Teton National Park during the first two weeks of August. Continue Reading →
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Grand Teton grizzly bear relocated from Lizard Creek area
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A 212-pound male grizzly bear was captured and relocated from the Lizard Creek campground at Grand Teton National Park on Monday. Continue Reading →
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Grand Teton rangers aid injured paraglider, climber in separate incidents
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Rangers in Grand Teton National Park used a helicopter to transport an injured paraglider Wednesday, and were in the process Thursday afternoon of planning a flight to aid a climber injured in a separate incident. The paraglider made a forced landing in Death Canyon on Wednesday afternoon after launching from Teton Village, according to a statement released by the park's public affairs office. Continue Reading →
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Grand Teton trail improvements mean temporary closures, route changes
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Beginning Monday, June 10, hikers in Grand Teton National Park using the southern portion of the popular Jenny Lake trail to Hidden Falls and Cascade Canyon will need to take an upper trail segment beyond Moose Ponds junction. This reroute will be in place for 2-4 weeks while significant restoration work is done along the more often used shoreline trail. Continue Reading →