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A public closure in Grand Teton National Park at Baxter’s Pinnacle and Descent Gully near the mouth of Cascade Canyon was lifted on Saturday, Aug. 16. The area closure went into effect May 6 to protect an active peregrine falcon nest. The adult falcons successfully reared four chicks which have now developed wing feathers and are able to fly. While peregrines can lay up to five eggs, this marks the most young ever fledged at a single nest in Grand Teton National Park. Continue Reading →
A popular climbing spot in Grand Teton National Park is closed to give a pair of nesting peregrine falcons a little extra space and privacy. Baxter’s Pinnacle and its southwest descent gully are currently closed to public entry due to an active peregrine falcon nest. A pair of falcons first established a new nest near Baxter’s Pinnacle in 2011, making this the fourth year that a temporary closure has been levied to protect both climbers and nesting peregrines at this site Continue Reading →
A public closure of a popular climbing spot in Grand Teton National Park has been lifted after a peregrine falcon nesting pair has successfully fledged a chick. A closure at Baxter’s Pinnacle and Descent Gully near the mouth of Cascade Canyon enacted May 1 was successful and has been lifted, according to a statement released by the park's public affairs office. Continue Reading →
Grand Teton National Park managers have closed a popular climbing area to give a pair of peregrine falcons a little privacy during nesting and while fledging any chicks they may produce. Grand Teton Superintendent Mary Gibson Scott announced in a statement Friday that Baxter’s Pinnacle and its southwest descent gully will be closed immediately due to the active peregrine falcon nest. Baxter’s Pinnacle is a popular climbing route in Cascade Canyon in Grand Teton National Park. Continue Reading →