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Sunny Weekend Brings Yet Another Skier Rescue

Endless Couloir

Grand Teton National Park Rangers were joined by the county rescue team and ski patrollers from Jackson Hole Mountain Resort for yet another skier rescue in the back country.  31 year-old  Josh Tatman of Jackson was rescued from Granite Canyon Saturday after he sustainied injuries from a fall about 300 feet from the top of Endless Couloir located just outside the boundary of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. Tatman was skiing alone when he … Continue Reading

Forest Closures Still In Place

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Bridger-Teton National Forest is reminding the public that winter range closures are still in place on the Jackson and Buffalo Ranger Districts despite the unseasonally early spring.  Forest biologists point out that … Continue Reading

Land Sale Bill Stalled

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Enabling legislation for the sale of land by Wyoming inside Grand Teton National Park to the federal government is among 19 Republican-backed bills in the US House that have stalled.  Those bills would designate new wilderness, conserve wetlands and fight invasive species in 14 states – including Wyoming.  A group called … Continue Reading

GTNP Releases Assessment

March 28, 2012 Grand Teton National Park Comments Off
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Grand Teton National Park has released the Replace Moose Wastewater System and Address Critical Water System Deficiencies Environmental Assessment for public review. The purpose for the proposed action is … Continue Reading

Grizzlies Seen In GTNP

March 23, 2012 Grand Teton National Park, Jackson Hole, Teton County Comments Off
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The warnings have been sounded from the forest surrounding Yellowstone National Park and more recently, inside the park itself.  Grand Teton National  Park Spokesperson Jackie Skaggs says park personnel have spotted grizzly bears out of hibernation and roaming both the park and John D. Rockefeller Memorial Parkway now. With that increased bear activity … Continue Reading

GTNP Park Road Open To Bikes

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As the ski opportunities dwindle, other activities begin to present themselves around Jackson Hole.  Beginning this weekend, the Teton Park Road will be available for those wishing to bike, skate or walk the road from the Taggert Lake parking lot to Signal Mountain.  Still, Park Spokesperson Jackie Skaggs says, … Continue Reading

$1-million Donated To GTNP

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Grand Teton National Park Foundation, the primary fundraising partner for Grand Teton National Park, donated nearly $1 million to the park in the past twelve months to fund projects and programming in Grand Teton.  The projects spanned a wide range of enhancements and education that connect visitors to Grand Teton and … Continue Reading

USFS Employees Honored By NPS

8-25 Fire

Two Bridger-Teton National Forest employees have been recognized by the National Park Service for their work in the Interagency Fire & Fuels program. The Intermountain Region of the National Park Service awards several Fire Management Achievement Awards annually.  This year, … Continue Reading

Bears Emerge In Nationl Parks

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The warmer weather is not only melting ice from area roads and walkways, it is waking up some of the hibernating wildlife now as well – most notably bears.  There have been reports now of bear activity in Grand Teton National Park, the Gros Ventre Wilderness, and Yellowstone.  Yellowstone Spokesman Al Nash says … Continue Reading

National Tourism Conference Today

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Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar and National Park Service Director Jon Jarvis today host a town hall meeting at Independence Hall to discuss how to boost travel and tourism as a means to strengthen local economies and create jobs. In January, President Obama directed his administration to … Continue Reading

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  • Tanker Crash Closes Eastbound US 30 Near Medicine Bow [PHOTOS] - May 24, 2013
    The Memorial Day Holiday is off to a sketchy start after a tanker rolled over on US 30, closing the eastbound lanes approximately seven miles west of Medicine Bow. The Wyoming Highway Patrol reports that the tractor trailer combination involved in the crash was pulling two tanker trailers. The rear trailer rolled off the roadway [...] [...]
  • Analysis of the Wyoming Capitol Continues to Progress - May 24, 2013
    The preliminary study to restore and rehabilitate the Wyoming Capitol is progressing as extensive assessment and evaluation is conducted to determine the overall needs of the building. Some of the more noticeable work was completed last week on the exterior of the building, including the dome. A team of three specialized engineers from a company [...] [...]
  • Warming Up Today With Thunderstorms Across The East - May 24, 2013
    Fog will quickly diminish across the far southeast corner of the state through the late morning hours today.  As soon as that sun comes out, temperatures will rise into the upper 70′s for many locations.  Winds will be lighter today, and not as gusty through the afternoon.  The best location for late-day developing thunderstorms will [...] [...]
  • Enjoy your Memorial Day weekend - May 24, 2013
    If you’re lucky enough to have Monday off for Memorial Day, don’t waste this three-day weekend. Get out and do something. Use it for what it’s intended for, but save some time for fishing. I’ll tell you what you can do on today’s show. [...]