Residents around Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks often fall into a rut of taking for granted the rare and amazing natural resources in their own backyards. So it's no surprise when a grizzly bear, gray wolf or bull moose serves as a reminder of how special it is to live at the doorstep of an iconic national park. But clouds? Apparently, clouds were a major attraction Thursday in Grand Teton National Park, as an unusual cloud formation put on a dazzling show that sent visitors and veteran National Park Service employees scrambling for cameras and staring skyward. Continue Reading →
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New web feature lets you ‘climb’ Grand Teton with finger-clicking ease
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If you've always wanted to climb the Grand Teton, but just haven't quite gotten around to it yet, don't worry. Now you can do it online. Add bagging an iconic peak in a picturesque national park to the long and growing list of chores folks can accomplish via the Internet, thanks to a new multimedia "eClimb" developed by Grand Teton National Park. Cyber-athletes can click their way to the Grand’s 13,770-foot summit via a web-based interactive feature and make the exhausting trek without breaking a sweat. Continue Reading →
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Rangers rescue injured climber after fall on Grand Teton
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Rangers in Grand Teton National Park rescued a climber who sustained life-threatening injuries Friday during a solo attempt to climb Grand Teton. Steve Markusen, 60, of Minneapolis, Minn. apparently fell during his climb up the 13,770-foot Grand Teton on Friday morning. Continue Reading →
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Insider tips for late-season trips through Yellowstone and Grand Teton
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Roads in Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks will soon close for the season to wheeled vehicles, but there is still time to get out and make up for time lost to the government shutdown. Here are a few insider tips on where to go and what to see and do. Continue Reading →
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Picturing Summer: 16 Solstice Images From Yellowstone and Grand Teton
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In honor of the arrival of summer, Yellowstone Gate sent photographers Janet White of GeyserWatch.com and Ruffin Prevost into Grand Teton and Yellowstone national parks, respectively, to capture a full day's worth of images on Friday, June 21. The first day of summer in the Northern Hemisphere, also known as the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year. Continue Reading →
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Climber dies after falling into icy water on descent from Grand Teton
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A Colorado man died Thursday after falling into icy water during his descent form a successful climb to the summit of Grand Teton in Grand Teton National Park. Gary Miller, 55, from Colorado Springs, Colo. was descending from the Lower Saddle of the Grand Teton on Thursday afternoon when he slipped on snow and slid into a pool of icy water in the North Fork of Garnet Canyon. Continue Reading →
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Norovirus spreads through Yellowstone and Grand Teton workers, visitors
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A highly contagious, flu-like virus that causes stomach pain, vomiting, and diarrhea has sickened an estimated 200 people in Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks, prompting park officials to take extra precautions in stemming its spread. Continue Reading →
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10 sunny summer sights from Yellowstone and Grand Teton
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Summer has arrived in Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks, and sightseers and photographers are out in force to take in the great sights all across both parks. Finding wildlife during the hot, sunny days of summer can be trickier than in fall or spring, especially as crowds grow and the parks get busier. Continue Reading →
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Yellowstone and Grand Teton heads focus on cutting costs, raising revenues
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Federal budget cuts required under the Congressional sequester will result in relatively minor cuts in services this summer for visitors to Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks. But park managers say they are not optimistic about the financial outlook for next year and beyond. Continue Reading →
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10 fantastic Instagram photos of Yellowstone and Grand Teton parks
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The U.S. Department of Interior has been showing off your public lands and wildlife over the last several months with an amazing collection of photos on the agency's Instagram feed. While there's no doubt America's national parks and other wild places lend themselves to terrific snapshots, the quality of images on the Interior Department's Instagram feed is surprisingly fantastic. Continue Reading →