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Grand Teton biologist offers fall update on Jackson Hole wildlife

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A pair of Grand Teton peregrine falcons nesting in a popular climbing spot had prompted a temporary closure of the area.

A free public program on Thursday will give the public a chance to find out the latest news about Grand Teton National Park wildlife, with a focus on species whose home ranges are in Jackson Hole. Steve Cain, senior wildlife biologist for Grand Teton, will provide a recap and overview of the current status of several wildlife species that occupy home ranges in Grand Teton National Park and the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway, according to the park's pubic affairs office. Continue Reading →

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Annual elk hunt begins Saturday in Grand Teton National Park

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An elk cow from a herd in southern Yellowstone National Park relaxes in high grass. (Ruffin Prevost/Yellowstone Gate - click to enlarge)

Although hunting is banned in most national parks, an annual elk hunt aimed at controlling unnaturally high herd sizes will begin Saturday in limited areas within Grand Teton National Park. Wildlife managers have used federally mandated hunts to help cull the burgeoning elk herds around Grand Teton since the 1950s, and while there is widespread local public support for elk hunts in the park, the practice has been criticized by some. Continue Reading →

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Beavers force temporary closure Monday of Moose-Wilson Road in Grand Teton

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Beavers are capable and resourceful dam-builders. (click to enlarge)

Persistent and clever beavers in Grand Teton National Park have thwarted recent efforts by wildlife managers to stymie their dam-building work and halt the slow pooling of river water that is threatening a popular scenic road. So park officials plan to briefly close the Moose-Wilson Road from 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 24 until 8 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25 as they make changes to a device that allows water to slowly drain from above the beaver dam and keep the nearby road clear. Continue Reading →

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A great day hiking and boating around Jenny Lake in Grand Teton National Park

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For a great day hiking and taking in amazing scenery in Grand Teton National Park, the area around the southern part of Jenny Lake is hard to beat. It is understandably one of the most popular spots in the park. We started our day of hiking around Jenny Lake early by taking one of the first shuttle boat rides across the lake. There is a small fee for the boat ride, but you can select either round-trip or one way, depending on your plans. You can also walk around the southern end of Jenny Lake. Continue Reading →

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Second annual Grand Teton National Park Film Festival focuses on wildlife, scenic places

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A coastal brown bear charges toward the camera in a still from The Ends of the Earth, an in-progress film about the Aniakchak National Monument and Preserve in Alaska. The film is among those to be screened Sept. 13-15 at the Second Annual Grand Teton National Park Film Festival. (Photo courtesy of Roy W. Wood - click to enlarge)

Grand Teton National Park will host a special three-day film festival Sept. 13-15 featuring an eclectic collection of works highlighting wildlife, scenic places and the great outdoors. The second annual Grand Teton National Park Film Festival will be held at the Craig Thomas Discovery and Visitor Center in Moose, Wyo., according to a statement released by the Grand Teton public affairs office. Modeled after similar events like the Telluride and Banff film festivals, the festival is made possible through funding by the Grand Teton National Park Foundation with the help of local corporate sponsors. All screenings are free, with seating available on a first-come, first-served basis. Continue Reading →

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Foundation funds mobile app, website for tech-savvy Grand Teton visitors

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A new mobile app for smartphones and tablets allows Grand Teton National Park visitors to learn more about specific elements of the park as they travel along the Teton Park Road.

While some outdoors enthusiasts may plead with fellow travelers to leave the gadgets at home, smartphone and tablet users visiting Grand Teton National Park now have a couple of helpful and free new resources aimed at enriching their trip. The TravelStorysGPS mobile app and DiscoverGrandTeton.com website, both funded in part by the Grand Teton National Park Foundation, allow visitors to learn more about Grand Teton history, geology, plants, animals, people and more. Continue Reading →

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Celebration in Grand Teton to mark 40th anniversary of JDR Parkway

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John D. Rockefeller, Jr. and wife Abbey boat on Jenny Lake in Grand Teton National Park in 1931. (Grand Teton National Park file photo -click to enlarge)

Visitors driving between Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks might not realize that they're traveling through a unique and distinctive National Park Service unit that isn't a part of either park, but which has elements of both. More importantly, it serves as a crucial connection between the two parks, helping unite them into a common ecosystem. The John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway turns 40 years old on Saturday. It was created by the U.S. Congress on August 25, 1972 to honor Rockefeller and his contributions to the conservation of remarkable places throughout America. Continue Reading →

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Grand Teton plans extensive overhaul of heavily used Jenny Lake area

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A group paddles a canoe on Jenny Lake in Grand Teton National Park. (Ruffin Prevost/Yellowstone Gate file photo - click to enlarge)

One of the busiest and most heavily used areas in Grand Teton National Park will be revitalized and overhauled under a long-term plan to improve trails and facilities that have suffered under high visitor traffic. Grand Teton Superintendent Mary Gibson Scott announced Friday that the park is seeking public input for an improvement plan for the Jenny Lake area, according to a statement released by the park's public affairs office. Continue Reading →

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Scenic Grand Teton road section closed after close calls between bears, people

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The Moose-Wilson Road connecting Grand Teton National Park and Wilson, Wyo., will soon close for the season. (File photo by Acroterion/Wikimedia Commons - click to enlarge)

A section of a popular scenic drive between Grand Teton National Park and Teton Village, Wyo. has been temporarily closed as a precautionary measure after close encounters between wildlife watchers and foraging grizzly bears. The Moose-Wilson Road, connecting the village of Moose, Wyo. in Grand Teton to Teton Village and Wilson, Wyo. was closed Thursday until mid-day Saturday, according to a statement released by the Grand Teton public affairs office. Continue Reading →

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