The North Face, has awarded an Explore Fund grant to Grand Teton National Park Foundation for Youth Conservation Program, a teen trail crew that begins a ten-week season this week in Grand Teton National Park. The Explore Fund’s mission is … Continue Reading
Not unexpectedly, Interagency Fire resources have begun to be deployed to other areas of the west to assist with efforts there. Grand Teton National Park Fire Information and Education Specialist Traci Weaver says over the weekend, a 20-person crew was sent to Montrose, Colorado to be on hand for … Continue Reading
An attack on a security guard in the employee housing area near Jackson Lake Lodge apparently never took place as the security guard reported. According to park officials, Christopher Dascoli’s injuries were real enough – suffering a head injury – but … Continue Reading
A 59-year-old Michigan man has died and his wife was hospitalized after a head-on collision with another vehicle in Grand Teton National Park yesterday. Park officials say John Grace of Rochester Hills, Michigan died of injuries he sustained when the sedan he was driving … Continue Reading
It has been happening every year for the past 12 years – All Fire Day; a day when firefighting resources gather to practice scenarios together and build strong working relationships. Grand Teton National Park Fire Communication and Education Specialist Traci Weaver says this year’s event will be … Continue Reading
The National Park Service Public Use Statistics Office has now posted the visitation statistics for Grand Teton National Park. While figures from last month are contrasted with May of 2011, national park officials point out that … Continue Reading
The Western Governors’ Association and a coalition of outdoor industry groups have released a joint study which documents the continued growth and importance of outdoor recreation to the economies of the Western states and the nation. With $646-billion in national sales and services in 2011, recreation dollars are nearly … Continue Reading
A Grand Teton Lodge Company security guard was hospitalized last week after being attacked and hit over the head with a blunt object – possibly a rock. The unidentified guard was discovered when Grand Teton National Park rangers responded to the report of a loud party at the employee residential area of Jackson Lodge early Thursday morning. Park Spokesperson Jackie Skaggs says … Continue Reading
A 21-year-old woman is recovering from injuries she sustained in a tumbling fall while hiking in the vicinity of Albright Peak Wednesday afternoon. According to Park Spokesperson Jenny Anzelmo, Danielle Mendicino of Las Vegas, Nevada was attempting to summit the peak with a climbing partner when she slipped on snow and fell approximately 50 feet, coming to rest … Continue Reading
Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks are inviting visitors to celebrate the arrival of summer and discover the wonders of the natural world during “National Get Outdoors Day” Saturday. As an added bonus, entrance fees will be waived at the parks as part of an initiative to encourage people to … Continue Reading
