Grand Teton National Park will host a community event Thursday to dedicate the park’s Phase 2 pathway segment, connecting the Jackson Hole Community Pathway leg originating in Jackson. Several guests will participate in the event including … Continue Reading
An injured hiker was rescued via helicopter from Waterfalls Canyon in Grand Teton National Park late Saturday afternoon. According to a park news release, 21-year-old Jessica Haines of Laguna Beach, California fell approximately 20 feet while … Continue Reading
Fire crews Tuesday were able to control a fire near Emma/Matilda Lake on the northern end of Grand Teton National Park, but new fires continue to show up elsewhere in the park. Park Fire Education and Information Specialist Traci Weaver says a small fire … Continue Reading
Teton Interagency Fire crews are suppressing a new fire reported about early Monday afternoon at the southwest side of Emma Matilda Lake in Grand Teton National Park. Park Fire Education and Information Specialist Traci Weaver says the one-acre fire is … Continue Reading
It could have been a lot worse. A propane leak in the kitchen of the Chuckwagon Restaurant at Colter Bay burst into flame early Monday morning. Employees summoned the Park fire department about … Continue Reading
Several more lightning-caused fires showed up on the Bridger Teton National Forest and in the two national parks late last week and were kept to minimal sizes. The Sled Fire was discovered west of Bondurant on the Big Piney Ranger District and was contained within … Continue Reading
Visitors to Grand Teton National Park may notice a number of culvert traps making appearances in various locations – most notably in the Phelps Lake area. That’s because at least one bear has become a problem trying to … Continue Reading
While the weekend weather is shaping up to be excellent for outdoor recreation, the fire danger in the area is still considered high by area fire officials. As such, the limited restrictions remain in place in the county, in the national park and on the national forest. Bridger Teton National Forest Spokesperson Mary Cernicek says … Continue Reading
Two recent fires have been controlled now and are no longer considered active. The Y Fire, reported Sunday, was held at 1/10 of an acre in the Greys River area and was controlled by Tuesday. The Pilgrim Fire in the Pilgrim Creek Drainage just north of Grand Teton National Park, … Continue Reading
Wyoming Governor Matt Mead received a response from Interior Secretary Ken Salazar last week to a letter Mead had written last May regarding the delisting of the Yellowstone grizzly bear population. Salazar told Mead that the US Fish and Wildlife Service is now in a better position to … Continue Reading
