DOCSLIB.ORG

Grand Teton Guide John D

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Grand Teton Guide John D The official newspaper of Grand Teton National Park & Grand Teton Guide John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Winter 2016-2017 (November–April) Parkway Native American tribes refined their designs winter conditions—skis and snowshoes were Winter in the Tetons by fashioning beautifully laced snowshoes that invaluable tools. The oldest pair in our collection Grand Teton National Park feels like a different caught the eye of European settlers. The historic dates back to 1943! The snowshoes’ history is not place in winter. The pace is slower, the snow- snowshoes used on the park’s ranger-guided well known leaving many unanswered questions. covered mountains seem larger and the whole snowshoe walks reflect these ancient designs. Were these snowshoes ever used in combat? Were park feels quieter. A great way to experience the they used by local area soldiers recruited for their park is on skis or snowshoes. Even if you have skills in the mountains? We will never know, but never been on snowshoes before, you can join a it’s fun to wonder. ranger-guided snowshoe walk for a fun-filled and educational experience! Join a ranger-guided snowshoe walk to While many of us travel over snow for recreation, experience these skiing and snowshoeing were once key to winter unusual snowshoes survival. The oldest known snowshoes—found for yourself. Or, head in the Italian Dolomites—are almost 6,000 out on your own and Some of the park’s historic snowshoes likely came years old! Many different cultures probably enjoy the experience from the U.S. Army’s 10th Mountain Division. developed snowshoes around the same time of winter in Grand During and after World War II, soldiers from the to allow traveling and hunting during winter. Teton National Park. 10th trained for combat in mountain areas and Winter Wildlife Winter poses challenges for all wildlife. Snow buries food, temperatures plummet and traveling through Safe Wildlife Viewing Winter Closures deep snow is difficult and tiring. Wildlife survive the • Keep your distance and never approach. To protect wildlife during this stressful season, the park closes key habitat areas to all travel. harsh winter by adapting. Some animals migrate, some • Use binoculars for better viewing. hibernate and some • Areas around Snake River, Buffalo Fork River & Kelly • Obey speed limits: Wildlife may be near the roadway. simply endure. Enjoy Warm Springs: December 15–March 31 watching the wildlife • Feeding wildlife is prohibited and dangerous. • Summits of Mount Hunt, Prospectors Mountain & in the park, but be Static Peak: December 1–March 31 respectful and don’t add Keep Your Distance More Information page 4 to their challenges. For your safety and theirs, never approach wildlife and back away if needed. Did You Know? Bears usually hibernate from December into March— timing varies on weather and 25 yards (23 m) 100 yards (91 m) food. International Visitors Contact Information Snowshoe Walk • Des renseignements en Français sont disponibles Website www.nps.gov/grte Experience winter in Grand aux centres des visiteurs dans le parc. Facebook www.facebook.com/GrandTetonNPS Teton National Park. Join a ranger for a Lost & Found www.nps.gov/grte/planyourvisit/lost-found.htm guided snowshoe walk. Walks offered, late • Sie konnen Informationen auf Deutsch in den December through mid-March, conditions Besucherzentren bekommen. EMERGENCY . 911 permitting. See page 2. • Se puede conseguir información en Español en el Centro Park Dispatch .......................................307-739-3301 del Visitante. Contents Visitor Information ...................................307-739-3300 • 国立公園案内の日本語版が各公園内のビジターセン Weather . 307-739-3611 ターでご利用できます Trip Planning and Safety . 2 Road Conditions . 307-739-3682 • 您可以在游客中心免费领取中文版《大提顿国家公园游 Concessioners ...................... 2 览指南》 Bridger-Teton National Forest Avalanche Center .............307-733-2664 Go Digital ......................... 3 Snowshoe Hike Reservations/Information (10 am–4 pm, M–Sa) ..307-739-3399 Partners. 3 Accessibility information available at visitor centers Backcountry Permit Information .........................307-739-3309 Park Map .......................... 4 and on the Grand Teton website: www.nps.gov/grte. TTY/TDD Emergency Calls Only ..........................307-739-3301 Publication of the Grand Teton Guide made possible through the generous support of the Grand Teton Association. Make the Most of Your Winter Park Visit Average Weather Moose, WY 1958-2013 Average Average Average Average Month High Temp Low Temp Snowfall Snow Depth January 26.1 °F 0.9 °F 43.1 in. 27 in. February 31.0 °F 3.2 °F 28.7 in. 33 in. March 39.4 °F 12.1 °F 20.3 in. 30 in. April 49.3 °F 22.3 °F 9.5 in. 12 in. May 60.9 °F 30.8 °F 2.4 in. 0 in. June 70.7 °F 37.3 °F 0.1 in. 0 in. July 80.6 °F 41.6 °F 0 in. 0 in. August 79.2 °F 39.7 °F 0 in. 0 in. September 69.3 °F 32.1 °F 0.4 in. 0 in. October 55.7 °F 23.2 °F 4.7 in. 0 in. November 38.3 °F 13.6 °F 23.4 in. 4 in. VISITOR INFORMATION December 26.5 °F 1.8 °F 39.5 in. 16 in. From November 1, 2016 through March 5, 2017 all visitor centers in the park are closed. The Craig Thomas Discovery & Visitor Center will reopen on March 6. For information, visit the park’s website: www.nps.gov/grte, or call 307-739-3399, Monday–Saturday, 10 am–4 pm. Safety and Regulations Activities FALL ELK REDUCTION SNOWBIKES & KITE-SKIING Congress authorized an elk reduction Snowbikes are NOT allowed for over- program in some areas of the park for herd snow travel. Kite-skiing is only allowed on RANGER-GUIDED SNOWSHOE When skiing or snowboarding, you are management when the park expanded the frozen surface of Jackson Lake. WALKS responsible for your own safety. If you in 1950. The reduction program ends on Are you curious about winter ecology or access the park from Jackson Hole Mountain December 11, 2016. Call 307-739-3399 for HOT SPRINGS snow science? Would you like to experience Resort, remember the park does not perform additional information. Soaking in pools where thermal waters the park in winter? A snowshoe walk with a avalanche hazard reduction work. Please originate is prohibited to protect resources. interpretive ranger is the perfect introduction check the map on page 4 for wildlife closures. WILDLIFE VIEWING Soaking in adjacent run-off streams is to winter in Grand Teton National Park and The Bridger-Teton National Forest Avalanche Maintain a distance of at least 100 allowed, provided they do not contain an snowshoe travel. The park offers a two-hour Center posts a daily avalanche forecast at: yards from bears and wolves, and 25 yards originating water source. These waters may guided snowshoe walk from the Taggart Lake www.jhavalanche.org or call 307-733-2664. from all other animals whether on foot harbor organisms that cause diseases. Trailhead Monday, Wednesday, Friday and or in your vehicle. Please obey all wildlife Saturday, at 1:30 pm beginning December WINTER CAMPING closures (see map on page 4). WINTER SAFETY 26th through mid-March (conditions Park campgrounds are closed during • Protect yourself. Know your permitting). Reservations required. Call 307- winter. Primitive winter camping is allowed PETS & SERVICE ANIMALS equipment and capabilities. 739-3399, 10 am–4 pm, Mon.–Sat. on the parking lot next to the Colter Bay Pets: During winter, pets are allowed • Ski or snowshoe in GROUPS. Visitor Center from December 1 to April 15. on plowed roadways and parking areas, Always tell someone your route, CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING & Pay $5 at the self-pay station by the restroom. and the unplowed portions of the Teton destination, and expected return time. SNOWSHOEING If your plans include backcountry camping, Park and Moose-Wilson roads. Pets must • HYPOTHERMIA is a common cause Experience the exhilaration of winter you must obtain a backcountry permit. For be restrained on a leash (6 feet or less) at all of human fatality in mountain country. on cross-country skis or snowshoes. more information, call 307-739-3309. times. Properly dispose of pet feces. Pets Carry extra clothing and dress to prevent From November 1 through April 30, 14 miles are not allowed in visitor centers, on ranger- hypothermia. Never leave a member of of the Teton Park Road from the Taggart SNOWMOBILING led activities or park trails. Pets are only your party alone. If anyone in your group Lake trailhead to Signal Mountain Lodge, is Snowmobile use is limited in Grand allowed in boats on Jackson Lake. begins to act or talk abnormally, have open for non-motorized use only (snowbikes Teton National Park to the frozen surface of Service Animals: Must assist with a them put on more clothing and drink prohibited). Thanks to the generous support Jackson Lake with approved snowmobiles disability and must be trained to perform warm liquids. Learn about treating of the Grand Teton National Park Foundation for ice fishing only. Snowmobiles are also tasks to aid with the disability. Dogs whose hypothermia before your trip. and the Nordic Alliance, the Teton Park allowed on the Grassy Lake Road in the John sole function is providing comfort or • Be prepared for sudden changes in the Road will be groomed approximately twice- D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway. For emotional support do not qualify as service WEATHER and SNOW. Conditions weekly from mid-December to mid-March more information, visit: www.nps.gov/grte/ animals under the ADA may vary considerably throughout the day (conditions permitting). Call 307-739-3682 planyourvisit/winter.htm. and with elevation. Check the weather for updates. Other places to enjoy winter FIREARMS forecast before you venture out, and activities include Colter Bay, Moose-Wilson FISHING Wyoming state regulations apply.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • PARK 0 1 5 Kilometers S Ri South Entrance Road Closed from Early November to Mid-May 0 1 5 Miles G Ra River S Access Sy
    To West Thumb North Fa r ll ve YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK 0 1 5 Kilometers s Ri South Entrance Road closed from early November to mid-May 0 1 5 Miles G ra River s access sy ad Grassy Lake L nch Ro a g Ra Reservoir k lag e F - Lake of Flagg Ranch Information Station R n the Woods to o Road not recommended 1 h a Headwaters Lodge & Cabins at Flagg Ranch s d for trailers or RVs. Trailhead A Closed in winter River G r lade C e access re e v k i R SS ERNE CARIBOU-TARGHEE ILD Glade Creek e r W Trailhead k Rive ITH a Falls n 8mi SM S NATIONAL FOREST 13km H Indian Lake IA JOHN D. ROCKEF ELLER, JR. D E D E J To South Bo C Pinyon Peak Ashton one C o reek MEMORIAL PARKWAY u 9705ft lt er Creek Steamboat eek Cr Mountain 7872ft Survey Peak 9277ft 89 C a n erry re B ek o z 191 i 287 r A C o y B o a t il e eek ey r C C r l e w e O Lizard C k r k Creek e e e re k C k e e r m C ri g il ly P z z ri G Jackson Lake North Bitch Overlook Cre ek GRAND BRIDGER-TETON NATIONAL FOREST N O ANY k B C ee EB Cr TETON WILDERNESS W Moose Arizona Island Arizona 16mi Lake k e 26km e r C S ON TETON NY o A u C t TER h OL C im IDAHO r B ilg it P ch Moose Mountain rk Pacic Creek k WYOMING Fo e Pilgrim e C 10054ft Cr re e Mountain t k s 8274ft Ea c Leeks Marina ci a P MOOSE BASIN NATIONAL Park Boundary Ranger Peak 11355ft Colter Bay Village W A k T e E N e TW RF YO r O ALLS CAN C O Colter Bay CE m A ri N g Grand View Visitor Center il L PARK P A Point KE 4 7586ft Talus Lake Cygnet Two Ocean 2 Pond Eagles Rest Peak ay Lake Trailhead B Swan 11258ft er lt Lake o Rolling Thunder
    [Show full text]
  • Jackson Hole Vacation Planner Vacation Hole Jackson Guide’S Guide Guide’S Globe Addition Guide Guide’S Guide’S Guide Guide’S
    TTypefypefaceace “Skirt” “Skirt” lightlight w weighteight GlobeGlobe Addition Addition Book Spine Book Spine Guide’s Guide’s Guide’s Guide Guide’s Guide Guide Guide Guide’sGuide’s GuideGuide™™ Jackson Hole Vacation Planner Jackson Hole Vacation2016 Planner EDITION 2016 EDITION Typeface “Skirt” light weight Globe Addition Book Spine Guide’s Guide’s Guide Guide Guide’s Guide™ Jackson Hole Vacation Planner 2016 EDITION Welcome! Jackson Hole was recognized as an outdoor paradise by the native Americans that first explored the area thousands of years before the first white mountain men stumbled upon the valley. These lucky first inhabitants were here to hunt, fish, trap and explore the rugged terrain and enjoy the abundance of natural resources. As the early white explorers trapped, hunted and mapped the region, it didn’t take long before word got out and tourism in Jackson Hole was born. Urbanites from the eastern cities made their way to this remote corner of northwest Wyoming to enjoy the impressive vistas and bounty of fish and game in the name of sport. These travelers needed guides to the area and the first trappers stepped in to fill the niche. Over time dude ranches were built to house and feed the guests in addition to roads, trails and passes through the mountains. With time newer outdoor pursuits were being realized including rafting, climbing and skiing. Today Jackson Hole is home to two of the world’s most famous national parks, world class skiing, hiking, fishing, climbing, horseback riding, snowmobiling and wildlife viewing all in a place that has been carefully protected allowing guests today to enjoy the abundance experienced by the earliest explorers.
    [Show full text]
  • Grand Teton National Park News Release
    National Park Service Grand Teton PO Box 170 U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Moose, Wyoming 83012 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jackie Skaggs/307.739.3393 January 08, 2010 10-01 Grand Teton National Park News Release Environmental Assessment Available for Public Review on Site Work for Grand Teton National Park Headquarters Rehabilitation Project Grand Teton National Park Superintendent Mary Gibson Scott announced today that the Moose Headquarters Rehabilitation Site Work Environmental Assessment (EA) is now available for public review. This EA will be open to review for 30 days, from January 11 through February 9, 2010. The National Park Service (NPS) proposes to perform site improvements that are designed to enhance visitor services and address employee health and safety deficiencies at Grand Teton National Park’s headquarters area in Moose, Wyoming. The site work would restructure vehicle/pedestrian access points, promote better traffic flow, reduce user-created trails and consolidate pedestrian walkways, and improve way-finding throughout the Moose headquarters complex. The purpose of the proposal is to upgrade and improve conditions in a way that enhances visitors’ experiences while providing a safe, healthy, and functional working/living environment for park employees and their families. The NPS preferred alternative involves the reconfiguration of vehicle and pedestrian traffic within the park administrative area and the Moose river landing access, the removal of several temporary buildings, and restoration work targeted at providing appropriate stormwater management. The proposed improvements are designed to increase visitor and employee safety, refine parking and traffic flow patterns, reduce the built environment, and improve water quality while still preserving the character of the area and protecting natural and cultural resources.
    [Show full text]
  • Grand Teton National Park Wyoming
    UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR RAY LYMAN WILBUR. SECRETARY NATIONAL PARK SERVICE HORACE M.ALBRIGHT. DIRECTOR CIRCULAR OF GENERAL INFORMATION REGARDING GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK WYOMING © Crandall THE WAY TO ENJOY THE MOUNTAINS THE GRAND TETON IN THE BACKGROUND Season from June 20 to September 19 1931 © Crandill TRIPS BY PACK TRAIN ARE POPULAR IN THE SHADOWS OF THE MIGHTY TETONS © Crandall AN IDEAL CAMP GROUND Mount Moran in the background 'Die Grand Teton National Park is not a part of Yellowstone National Park, and, aside from distant views of the mountains, can not be seen on any Yellowstone tour. It is strongly urged, how­ ever, that visitors to either park take time to see the other, since they are located so near together. In order to get the " Cathedral " and " Matterhorn " views of the Grand Teton, and to appreciate the grandeur and majestic beauty of the entire Teton Range, it is necessary to spend an extra day in this area. CONTENTS rage General description 1 Geographic features: The Teton Range 2 Origin of Teton Range 2 Jackson Hole 4 A meeting ground for glaciers .. 5 Moraines 6 Outwash plains 6 Lakes 6 Canyons 7 Peaks 7 How to reach the park: By automobile . 7 By railroad 9 Administration 0 Motor camping 11 Wilderness camping • 11 Fishing 11 Wild animals 12 Hunting in the Jackson Hole 13 Ascents of the Grand Teton 13 Rules and regulations 14 Map 18 Literature: Government publications— Distributed free by the National Park Service 13 Sold by Superintendent of Documents 13 Other national parks ' 19 National monuments 19 References 19 Authorized rates for public utilities, season of 1931 23 35459°—31 1 j II CONTENTS MAPS AND ILLUSTRATIONS COVER The way to enjoy the mountains—Grand Teton in background Outside front.
    [Show full text]
  • Sensitive and Rare Plant Species Inventory in the Salt River and Wyoming Ranges, Bridger-Teton National Forest
    Sensitive and Rare Plant Species Inventory in the Salt River and Wyoming Ranges, Bridger-Teton National Forest Prepared for Bridger-Teton National Forest P.O. Box 1888 Jackson, WY 83001 by Bonnie Heidel Wyoming Natural Diversity Database University of Wyoming Dept 3381, 1000 E. University Avenue University of Wyoming Laramie, WY 21 February 2012 Cooperative Agreement No. 07-CS-11040300-019 ABSTRACT Three sensitive and two other Wyoming species of concern were inventoried in the Wyoming and Salt River Ranges at over 20 locations. The results provided a significant set of trend data for Payson’s milkvetch (Astragalus paysonii), expanded the known distribution of Robbin’s milkvetch (Astragalus robbinsii var. minor), and relocated and expanded the local distributions of three calciphilic species at select sites as a springboard for expanded surveys. Results to date are presented with the rest of species’ information for sensitive species program reference. This report is submitted as an interim report representing the format of a final report. Tentative priorities for 2012 work include new Payson’s milkvetch surveys in major recent wildfires, and expanded Rockcress draba (Draba globosa) surveys, both intended to fill key gaps in status information that contribute to maintenance of sensitive plant resources and information on the Forest. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS All 2011 field surveys of Payson’s milkvetch (Astragalus paysonii) were conducted by Klara Varga. These and the rest of 2011 surveys built on the 2010 work of Hollis Marriott and the earlier work of she and Walter Fertig as lead botanists of Wyoming Natural Diversity Database. This project was initially coordinated by Faith Ryan (Bridger-Teton National Forest), with the current coordination and consultation of Gary Hanvey and Tyler Johnson.
    [Show full text]
  • Alternatives
    WINTER USE PLANS RECORD OF DECISION Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks and the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway This page intentionally left blank. ROD Page 2 November 2007 WINTER USE PLANS RECORD OF DECISION Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks and the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR NATIONAL PARK SERVICE RECORD OF DECISION WINTER USE PLANS ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT Yellowstone National Park Grand Teton National Park John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway Wyoming, Montana, Idaho The Department of the Interior, National Park Service has prepared this Record of Decision on the Winter Use Plans/Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks and the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway. This Record of Decision (ROD) includes a description of the background of the project, a statement of the decision made, a listing of measures to minimize environmental harm, synopses of other alternatives considered, the basis for the decision, findings on impairment of park resources and values, a description of the environmentally preferable alternative, and an overview of public and agency involvement in the decision-making process. BACKGROUND OF THE PROJECT The purpose of the winter use plans is to provide a framework for managing winter use activities in Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks and the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway (Parkway; collectively Parks). The goal of the plans is to provide park visitors with a range of appropriate winter recreational opportunities, while ensuring that these activities do not lead to unacceptable impacts or the impairment of park resources and values.
    [Show full text]
  • Egencia Preferred Hotel Program
    Teton Range Bighorn Working Group Winter/Spring 2017-2018 The Teton Range offers excellent wildlife habitat and spectacular opportunities for outdoor recreation. Land and wildlife managers strive to balance those values. Today, there is increased concern about bighorn sheep in the Tetons, as local experts document those animals are at risk of local extinction. Teton Bighorn Sheep A small, isolated herd of native bighorn sheep resides in the Conservation Measures Teton Range. Over the last 5-10 years, the herd has declined Resource managers have a nearly 50 percent, from 100-125 animals to about 60-80. responsibility to ensure the future of the Teton Range Bighorn Sheep. The Teton Range herd is a small, native population of bighorn sheep with unique genetics and is at risk of local extinction. As a conservation measure, domestic sheep allotments in the Human development and pressures have cut off this herd Tetons were voluntarily closed with from traditional low-elevation winter range and from other economic incentives to producers, bighorn sheep herds. Long-term fire suppression has also effectively mitigating the risk of affected habitat quality and blocked access to some low disease transmission. elevation winter ranges. Mountain goats are not native to The Teton Range bighorn sheep now live in rugged high country, the Tetons, and can spread diseases enduring severe winter conditions on windswept ridges. to bighorn sheep and compete for habitat. Grand Teton National Park is Scientists have documented that Teton bighorn sheep avoid developing a management plan to areas frequented by winter recreationists. In some cases, address this issue within the park.
    [Show full text]
  • Naturalist Pocket Reference
    Table of Contents Naturalist Phone Numbers 1 Park info 5 Pocket GRTE Statistics 6 Reference Timeline 8 Name Origins 10 Mountains 12 Things to Do 19 Hiking Trails 20 Historic Areas 23 Wildlife Viewing 24 Visitor Centers 27 Driving Times 28 Natural History 31 Wildlife Statistics 32 Geology 36 Grand Teton Trees & Flowers 41 National Park Bears 45 revised 12/12 AM Weather, Wind Scale, Metric 46 Phone Numbers Other Emergency Avalanche Forecast 733-2664 Bridger-Teton Nat. Forest 739-5500 Dispatch 739-3301 Caribou-Targhee NF (208) 524-7500 Out of Park 911 Grand Targhee Resort 353-2300 Jackson Chamber of Comm. 733-3316 Recorded Information Jackson Fish Hatchery 733-2510 JH Airport 733-7682 Weather 739-3611 JH Mountain Resort 733-2292 Park Road Conditions 739-3682 Information Line 733-2291 Wyoming Roads 1-888-996-7623 National Elk Refuge 733-9212 511 Post Office – Jackson 733-3650 Park Road Construction 739-3614 Post Office – Moose 733-3336 Backcountry 739-3602 Post Office – Moran 543-2527 Campgrounds 739-3603 Snow King Resort 733-5200 Climbing 739-3604 St. John’s Hospital 733-3636 Elk Reduction 739-3681 Teton Co. Sheriff 733-2331 Information Packets 739-3600 Teton Science Schools 733-4765 Wyoming Game and Fish 733-2321 YELL Visitor Info. (307) 344-7381 Wyoming Highway Patrol 733-3869 YELL Roads (307) 344-2117 WYDOT Road Report 1-888-442-9090 YELL Fill Times (307) 344-2114 YELL Visitor Services 344-2107 YELL South Gate 543-2559 1 3 2 Concessions AMK Ranch 543-2463 Campgrounds - Colter Bay, Gros Ventre, Jenny Lake 543-2811 Campgrounds - Lizard Creek, Signal Mtn.
    [Show full text]
  • Grand Teton National Park Wyoming
    UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR RAY LYMAN WILBUR, SECRETARY NATIONAL PARK SERVICE HORACE M. ALBRIGHT, DIRECTOR CIRCULAR OF GENERAL INFORMATION REGARDING GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK WYOMING © Cnm.lall THE WAY TO ENJOY THE MOUNTAINS THE GRAND TETON IN THE BACKGROUND Season from June 20 to September 19 © Cnimlall TRIPS BY PACK TRAIN ARE POPULAR IN THE SHADOWS OF THE MIGHTY TETONS © Crandall AN IDEAL CAMP GROUND Mount Moran in the background The Grand Teton National Park is not a part of the Yellow­ stone Park and, aside from distant views of the mountains, can not be seen on any Yellowstone tour, even from Moran or Jackson Lake. A side trip from Moran, involving an extra day, is necessary to see the " Cathedral " and " Matterhorn " aspects of the Grand Teton itself and the beautiful canyons, lakes, and forests of the new park. CONTENTS Page The national parks at a glance ni General description 1 Geographic features: The Teton Range 2 Origin of Teton Range 2 Jackson Hole _ 4 A meeting ground for glaciers 5 Moraines 7 Ontwaah plains 7 Lakes 7 Canyons 8 Peaks 8 How to reach the park: By automobile S By railroad 10 Administration 10 Camping , 10 Wilderness camping 12 Fishing 12 Wild animals 12 Hunting in the Jackson Hole 13 Ascents of the Grand Teton 14 Rules and regulations 15 Map , , 10 Literature: Government publications— Distributed free by the National Park Service 10 Sold by Superintendent of Documents 19 References , 20 Other national parks 23 National monuments 23 Authorized rates for public utilities, season of 1930 24 HtN'-44 1 x II CONTENTS! MAPS AND ILLUSTRATIONS COVER The way to enjoy the mountains—Grand Teton ill background Outside front.
    [Show full text]
  • Grand Teton Guide, Winter 2017-18 Snowshoe on History While Many of Us Travel Over Snow for Recreation, Skiing and Snowshoeing Were Once Key to Winter Survival
    Grand Teton Your guide to the park Winter 2017-2018 BIG POWDER STAYING SAFE IN THE BACKCOUNTRY BOWERS PHOTO COURTESY DAVID The thrill of fresh, big powder snow in winter river. The winter snows provide recreation from powder ( ): light, dry, newly causes a sense of excitement for many people. 'paů-dər skiing and snowboarding to summer rafting, Perhaps nothing is more exhilarating than carving fallen snow with a low moisture content, kayaking and fishing. mystic tracks on the powder-covered slopes of typically 4–7% water content. Powder snow Density of snow landing on the Teton Range the Teton Range. The powder snow that flies here is prized by skiers and snowboarders. depends on its water content, the percentage is some of the lightest and driest on the planet. of snow that is frozen or liquid water versus the Mountains seem wilder and bigger when covered reservoirs for the following year’s water supply. amount of air. Teton Range snow is considered in a sparkling white world of frozen water. Water is life for all living things and provides light and dry with water content often in the 7 not only sustenance for the park’s flora and Here and throughout the western states, see BIG POWDER on page 3 we look to winter and the mountains as the fauna but also for agricultural interests down- Winter Wildlife Winter poses challenges for all wildlife. Snow Roadside viewing is popular, but please keep the road clear. Use Winter Closures buries food, temperatures plummet, and traveling pullouts or pull completely off the roadway to the right of the white line.
    [Show full text]
  • Grand Teton National Park
    GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK • WTO MING * UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR NATIO NAL PARK SERVICE Grand Teton [WYOMING] National Park United States Department of the Interior Harold L. Ickes, Secretary NATIONAL PARK SERVICE Arno B. Cammerer, Director UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE WASHINGTON : 1936 Rules and Regulations -I-HE PARK regulations are designed for the protection of the natural Contents beauties as well as for the comfort and convenience of visitors. The follow­ ing synopsis is for the general guidance of visitors, who are requested to assist in the administration of the park by observing them. Copies of the complete rules and regulations promulgated by the Secretary of the Interior Page for the government of the park may be obtained at the office of the super­ History of the Region 3 intendent and at other points of concentration throughout the park. Geographic Features 7 The destruction, injury, defacement, or disturbance of any buildings, Teton Range 7 signs, equipment, trees, flowers, vegetation, rocks, minerals, animal, bird, Jackson Hole 9 or other life is prohibited. The Work of Glaciers 9 Camps must be kept clean. Rubbish and garbage should be burned. Trails 13 Refuse should be placed in cans provided for this purpose. If no cans are Mountain Climbing 14 provided where camp is made, refuse should be buried. Wildlife 18 Do not throw paper, lunch refuse, or other trash on the roads and trails. Trees and Plants 21 Carry until the same can be burned in camp or placed in receptacle. Naturalist Service 23 Fires shall be lighted only when necessary and when no longer needed Fishing 24 shall be completely extinguished.
    [Show full text]
  • Backpacking-The-Teton-Crest-Trail
    The Big Outside Complete Guide to Backpacking the Teton Crest Trail in Grand Teton National Park © 2019 Michael Lanza All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying or other electronic, digital, or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the publisher, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical reviews and certain other noncommercial uses permitted by copyright law. For permission requests, contact the publisher at the address below. Michael Lanza/The Big Outside 921 W. Resseguie St. Boise, ID 83702 TheBigOutside.com Hiking and backpacking is a personal choice and requires that YOU understand that you are personally responsible for any actions you may take based on the information in this e-guide. Using any information in this e-guide is your own personal responsibility. Hiking and associated trail activities can be dangerous and can result in injury and/or death. Hiking exposes you to risks, especially in the wilderness, including but not limited to: • Weather conditions such as flash floods, wind, rain, snow and lightning; • Hazardous plants or wild animals; • Your own physical condition, or your own acts or omissions; • Conditions of roads, trails, or terrain; • Accidents and injuries occurring while traveling to or from the hiking areas; • The remoteness of the hiking areas, which may delay rescue and medical treatment; • The distance of the hiking areas from emergency medical facilities and law enforcement personnel. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE PURSUANT TO APPLICABLE LAW, NEITHER MICHAEL LANZA NOR THE BIG OUTSIDE, THEIR AFFILIATES, FAMILY AND FORMER AND CURRENT EMPLOYERS, NOR ANY OTHER PARTY INVOLVED IN CREATING, PRODUCING OR DELIVERING THIS E-GUIDE IS LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF A USER’S ACCESS TO, OR USE OF THIS E-GUIDE.
    [Show full text]