Grand Teton National Park News
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Grand Teton National Park on pace to see busiest year since 2021
November 22, 2024 | 2:13 pm
Grand Teton National Park hosted more than 3.5 million recreation visits between January and October, already making 2024 the second busiest year on record.
Pile burns planned in Grand Teton National Park
November 19, 2024 | 9:31 am
Starting this week, Teton Interagency Fire crews will burn piles created from fuel reduction projects in Grand Teton National Park.
Elk reduction program begins November 16
November 15, 2024 | 9:48 am
An elk reduction program begins Saturday, November 16 continuing through Sunday, December 8 in Grand Teton National Park.
Grizzly bear #399's remains returned to Grand Teton National Park
November 1, 2024 | 9:33 am
On November 1, 2024, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, in partnership with Grand Teton National Park, honored the legacy of grizzly bear #399 by returning her ashes to the Pilgrim Creek area of the park, where she spent much of her life.
Grizzly bear 399 fatally struck by vehicle in Snake River Canyon
October 23, 2024 | 12:34 pm
On the evening of Tuesday, October 22, 2024, grizzly bear 399 was fatally struck by a vehicle on Highway 26/89 in Snake River Canyon, south of Jackson, WY.
The National Park Service invites you to help us reimagine the Taggart Lake experience
October 18, 2024 | 12:20 pm
The National Park Service wants to hear from you as we consider improvements to the Taggart Lake experience at Grand Teton National Park.
Fire Danger Increased to Very High
October 3, 2024 | 2:00 pm
Teton Interagency Fire managers have elevated the fire danger rating to “Very High” for Grand Teton National Park, Bridger-Teton National Forest and the National Elk Refuge. When the fire danger is "Very High," fires can start easily from most causes and may spread rapidly with quick increase in intensity right after ignition. Small fires can quickly become large fires and exhibit extreme fire intensity, such as long-distance spotting. These fires can be difficult to control and can often become much larger and longer lasting.
Upcoming closures and delays on Moose-Wilson, Death Canyon and Laurance S. Rockefeller Preserve entrance roads
September 19, 2024 | 10:46 am
Motorists, cyclists, and hikers on the Moose-Wilson Road should plan ahead for delays and closures. Roadwork schedules may change without notice, or be delayed, due to weather conditions or other extenuating circumstances.
Fire Danger Increased to High
July 9, 2024 | 4:30 pm
Teton Interagency Fire managers have elevated the fire danger rating to high for Grand Teton National Park, the Bridger-Teton National Forest and the National Elk Refuge beginning Tuesday, July 9.
Grand Teton Seeking Public Input of Future Visitor Experience
July 3, 2024 | 1:06 pm
Grand Teton National Park is seeking public input through August 12, 2024, on draft desired conditions for the park and specific management areas. Desired conditions are statements that describe resource conditions, visitor experiences and opportunities, and facilities and services that the National Park Service strives to achieve and maintain in a particular park or area. Desired conditions help park managers answer the question “what are we trying to achieve?”