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GTNP Celebrates Pathway Completion

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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

Hiker Rescued By Helicopter IN GTNP

August 6, 2012 Grand Teton National Park, Jackson Hole, Teton County Comments Off
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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

Lightning Fires Keep Coming

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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

New Fire In GTNP

July 31, 2012 Grand Teton National Park, State of Wyoming Comments Off
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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

Colter Bay Restaurant Fire Kept Minor

July 31, 2012 Grand Teton National Park, Teton County Comments Off
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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

Lightning Sparks Numerous Fires

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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

Park Trapping Nuisance Bears

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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

Fire Danger Remains High

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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

A Lull In The Fire Season

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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

Grizzly Delisting Planned

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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

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