Grand Teton National Park News
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Moose-Wilson Road construction delayed
June 15, 2022 | 12:00 am
Construction of the Moose-Wilson Road in Grand Teton National Park is delayed due to supply chain, staffing shortages and an overwhelmed construction industry locally. The southern portion of the road will open to vehicle traffic Thursday, June 16 at 7 a.m., and will remain open until Monday, July 11 at 7 a.m., when construction is anticipated to resume. Up to 30-minute delays are expected the week of July 5 while equipment is mobilized into the area.
Masks required indoors in Grand Teton National Park
June 13, 2022 | 11:06 am
Due to current, HIGH COVID-19 community level in Teton County, Department of Interior policy requires that masks are required for everyone in all park buildings in Grand Teton National Park, regardless of vaccination status. Park buildings include, but are not limited to visitor centers, administrative offices, lodges, gift shops, and restaurants in the Grand Teton.
False information in search for missing hiker results in restitution and five-year ban from Grand Teton National Park
June 9, 2022 | 11:39 am
Heather Mycoskie, 40, previously of Jackson, WY, knowingly provided false information and a false report in the search for missing hiker Cian McLaughlin. Per a deferred prosecution agreement, Mycoskie is banned from Grand Teton National Park for a period of five years and was ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $17,600 to the Department of Treasury.
Temporary closures scheduled for trails around Phelps Lake
June 7, 2022 | 9:00 am
A temporary area closure will be in effect for trails around Phelps Lake on June 14 and 15. The temporary closure is necessary to ensure public safety during construction activities involving helicopter transport of heavy materials from a staging area near the Laurance S. Rockefeller Preserve to the Phelps Lake outlet bridge on the east side of Phelps Lake. Closures will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the provided dates.
Expect 15-minute delays on park roadways in Grand Teton National Park as road striping operations are underway
June 2, 2022 | 9:55 am
Travelers in Grand Teton National Park should plan for 15-minute delays as road striping operations are underway in the park. Striping operations will occur through approximately Wednesday, June 8.
Have a #GrandPlan for visiting Grand Teton this summer
May 31, 2022 | 9:40 am
Grand Teton looks forward to welcoming visitors this summer. Make a #GrandPlan and follow our list of the top 10 tips you should know for visiting the park in 2022 (see an abbreviated version below and visit go.nps.gov/TetonTop10 for the full list). The summer season is expected to be busy, so make sure to plan ahead, recreate responsibly, and help ensure this iconic landscape may be enjoyed by future generations.
Snake River flows to increase Memorial Day weekend
May 26, 2022 | 3:01 pm
The Bureau of Reclamation is increasing outflows from Jackson Lake, timed to coincide with the natural peak (high) flows. As higher temperatures across the basin are anticipated, Jackson Lake inflows, the Snake River, and major tributaries are forecasted to peak over the Memorial Day weekend.
Grand Teton National Park restoring native sagebrush habitat
May 24, 2022 | 10:13 am
Grand Teton National Park staff will initiate habitat restoration projects in the southern part of the park this summer as part of a multi-phase restoration effort to replace approximately 4,500 acres of former non-native grass fields with native sagebrush steppe habitat. A healthy sagebrush ecosystem in Grand Teton is vital for the diversity and abundance of native plants and wildlife species like elk, bison, moose, pronghorn, and sage grouse that rely on them.
Roof replacement and concrete restoration to take place at Jackson Lake Lodge in Grand Teton National Park this summer
May 20, 2022 | 12:18 pm
The historic Jackson Lake Lodge, located within Grand Teton National Park, will undergo a roof replacement, exterior concrete restoration and re-staining to the building façade this summer to restore the character-defining architecture and design of the National Historic Landmark (NHL). Visitors will see construction and changes in the building’s appearance throughout the season.
Boaters and anglers reminded to drain, clean, and dry
May 20, 2022 | 9:10 am
Local residents and visitors to Grand Teton National Park are reminded to do their part to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS) and have their watercraft inspected before launching on park waters. Those who recreate on park waters have a responsibility to drain, clean, and dry their vessel, as well as check fishing gear before launching in the park.