It appears for now, Grizzly 610 and her three cubs have taken the cue and returned to Grand Teton National Park permanently – more or less. The grizzly family had made its way down the Moose Wilson Road in search of ripe hawthorn berries, and late last week … Continue Reading
The Coca-Cola Company has awarded Grand Teton National Park Foundation $25,000 to support ten weeks of trail repair and historic site maintenance in Grand Teton National Park through the Youth Conservation Program, a privately funded summer work-and-learn opportunity for … Continue Reading
Firefighters from Jackson Hole Fire/EMS were joined by Teton Interagency Fire Crews and the interagency helicopter Sunday to douse a wildfire near Spring Creek Ranch sparked by an apparent electrical malfunction. Jackson Hole Fire Chief Willie Watsabaugh says the call came in at about 10:45 am and crews declared it out at about 2:20 pm. He says even though it posed no immediate threat to buildings, … Continue Reading
The movement of bears along the Moose/Wilson Road north of the Death Canyon intersection led to the temporary road closure through that area Thursday for the first time this year. Park Spokesperson Jackie Skaggs explains that traffic … Continue Reading
With major fires now burning in the states west of here, crews from Teton Interagency Fire are being rotated into the firefighting effort – but nothing out of the ordinary. Bridger Teton National Forest Spokesperson Mary Cernicek explains that the sharing of resources between states and agencies is … Continue Reading
The National Park Service Wednesday released a Colter Bay Visitor Services Plan/Environmental Assessment for public review over the next 30 days, concluding September 13th. The purpose of the plan is to … Continue Reading
The collision of three vehicles yesterday morning left two people injured and snarled traffic north of Jackson for over a half hour. According to Grand Teton National Park officials, a northbound vehicle driven by … Continue Reading
Grand Teton National Park has finally launched the replica of Menor’s Ferry, and the popular vessel is again in operation on the Snake River. Skaggs says due to the swift river flow early in the season combined with repairs needed on the ferry, the launch of the craft was delayed until at mid-August. Park Spokesperson Jackie Skaggs says … Continue Reading
Governor Matt Mead is looking for candidates to be appointed to replace retiring Director of the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality John Corra. Corra announced his retirement after … Continue Reading
Another climber has been rescued in Grand Teton National Park – however this time, not because of an injury that resulted from a fall. Park Spokesperson Jackie Skaggs says a 53-year-old climber from Rock Island, Illinois had become ill and … Continue Reading
