Grand Teton National Park

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Welcome to Grand Teton National Park, FUN FACTS where the majestic Teton Range rises Established: The park was created in 1929 but Zion National Park impressively along the western edge of the only protected the Teton range and the glacial is the result of erosion, scenic valley known as Jackson Hole. lakes at its base. In 1950, the park grew to its sedimentary uplift, and Whether you’ve come to relax and current size when John D. Rockefeller, Jr. do- take in the view or to actively explore nated land protecting the valley floor. Stephanie Shinmachi. Grand Teton’s many offerings, you will be Land Area: Grand Teton spans just over 8 ⅞ rewarded with opportunities to get closer 310,000 acres, covering the Teton mountain to the region’s unique natural beauty, wild- range, glacial lakes and part of the Jackson Hole valley. life and human history. 8 ⅜ Highest Elevation: The summit of the Grand The National Park Service (NPS) pro- Teton is 13,770 feet. tects Grand Teton National Park and its Plants and Animals: Grand Teton is a part natural and cultural resources. The NPS of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and is 7 ⅜ and its primary park concessioners—Grand home to a variety of animal life, including eagles, black and grizzly bears and bison. Fish Teton Lodge Company, Forever Resorts 5 ⅞ and the Flagg Ranch Company—work are plentiful in the park’s bodies of water, while various amphibians and reptiles share together to offer you the best possible the habitat. 5 ⅜ visitor experience. Popular Activities: The park is a great This American Park Network guide to year-round vacation spot. In the sum- Grand Teton National Park is provided by mer, hiking, horseback riding, fishing and 4 ¾ the Grand Teton Lodge Company, Forever boating are popular. Skiing and snowshoeing Resorts and the Flagg Ranch Company to are excellent in winter. enhance your appreciation and enjoyment Bicycling: Grand Teton has 16 miles of paved bike paths and almost 300 miles of paved, of this magnificent national treasure. It is and unpaved, roads. Bikes are permitted to go made possible by the support of the spon- wherever cars can. sors whose messages appear inside. Hiking: With more than 230 miles of main- Remember, the park is a wild environ- tained trails, the park is a hiker’s delight, with ment that deserves your respect and care. self-guided and accessible trails. Camping: In the park there are six campgrounds, all run by concessioners. Backcountry campsites are located in both higher and lower elevations and amenities differ at each site. Lodging: Grand Teton Lodge Company, For- PHOTO ever Resorts and Flagg Ranch Company man- age most of the lodges in the park. There are OP! five lodges/cabin getaways that offer a variety Send us your stories and photos of amenities, a dude ranch and outdoor guided and you could be a part of our guide! services. The American Alpine Club operates Be a part of the Oh, Ranger! world! the Grand Teton Climbers’ Ranch, which provides basic, dormitory-style lodgings and cook- Join the community at ing areas for climbers. A wide range of lodging nationalparks.org is also available outside the park in Jackson and in Teton Village. 2 GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK

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GENERAL PARK INFORMATION able. These passes are for admission to Grand Teton National Park is open year- Grand Teton National Park only. Seven-day round, with most facilities inside its bound- passes to enter both Grand Teton and Yellow- aries offering complete visitor services from stone are priced at $50 per private vehicle, May to October. Seasonal road closures or $40 for a motorcycle, and $20 for a hiker or severe weather may limit access to some bicyclist. Federal recreation passes may be areas. For current information about the used for entrance to Grand Teton as well as park or park conditions, visit nps.gov/grte other federal lands (see chart below). A valid or call (307) 739-3300. For lodging reserva- driver’s licence or other form of photo identifi- tions and activity information, call the Grand cation may be required for admission. Teton Lodge Company at (307) 543-3100, or sister company Headwaters Lodge & EVERY KID IN A PARK Cabins at Flagg Ranch at (800) 443-2311, To help engage and create our next or visit gtlc.com; or call Signal Mountain generation of park visitors, supporters Lodge at (307) 543-2831, or visit signal- and advocates, the Obama Administra- mountainlodge.com tion, in partnership with the Federal Land Management agencies, launched the Ev- ENTRANCE FEES ery Kid in a Park initiative. The immediate Entry is $30 per vehicle for a seven-day goal is to provide an opportunity for each permit. The fee is $25 for motorcycles and and every fourth grade student across the $15 for a single hiker or bicyclist age 16 or country to experience their federal public older. A $60 Park Annual Pass is also avail- lands and waters in person.

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Annual This one-year pass is available on site, by $80 General Public Pass phone or online (see above).

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All kids in the fourth grade have access tions inside the park, or (888) 996-7623 for GETTING AROUND tober 31st but visitor services and ranger- to their own Every Kid in a Park pass at Wyoming road conditions. Public roads pass most of the popular fea- led programs are available all year. Please Everykidinapark.gov. This pass admits the Air: Jackson Hole Airport lies between tures of Grand Teton National Park. Off-road call (307) 739-3399 for hours and more pass owner and any accompanying passen- Moose and Jackson. Airlines that serve the travel is restricted to foot and horse traffic. information. gers in a private non-commercial vehicle to area include American, Delta and United. Taxi service is available in Jackson for travel Laurance S. Rockefeller Preserve the park. You can obtain the pass by visiting For information, call (307) 733-7682 or visit around town, in the park or throughout the Center is located four miles south of Moose everykidinapark.gov and you must print it jacksonholeairport.com. Jackson Hole area. Jackson also has a public on the Moose-Wilson Road. The Preserve and present it at the park. The Every Kid in a Bus: Alltrans offers bus/shuttle service be- bus service, START. Call (307) 733-4521 for remains car-accessible from March thru early Park pass is valid until August 31, 2017. tween Jackson Hole and Salt Lake City. Call more information. November and the Center is open from June 3 Alltrans at (307) 733-1719, (800) 443-6133 through September 24. GETTING TO GRAND TETON and Jackson Hole Express at (800) 652-9510 WEATHER Colter Bay Visitor Center is open from May Take U.S. 26-287 from Dubois, Wyoming Please visit jacksonholealltrans.com for Most of the park’s visitors come between 12 to October 9. To learn more, please call to enter the park from the east at Moran more information. mid-June and early September, when the (307) 739-3594. Entrance Station. This route, also known as There is bus service from Salt Lake City, temperatures average 70°F to 85°F and blue Jenny Lake Visitor Center, eight miles the Togwotee Trail, winds its way through Utah, to Rexburg, Idaho. For more informa- skies abound. Evenings still get chilly with north of Moose Junction on the Teton Park small Western towns, parks, vistas with in- tion, please call Greyhound at (800) 231-2222 nighttime temperatures ranging between Road, is open from May 19 to September credible views and Indian reservations full of or visit greyhound.com. 35°F and 45°F. 25. Portable toilets are available. history and tradition. Complimentary guest transportation Autumn has become popular, thanks to Flagg Ranch Information Station, 16 U.S. 26-89-191 arrives at Moose from is available between Jackson and Grand cool but sunny days and colorful fall foliage. miles north of Colter Bay, is open from the south, passing through the town of Teton Lodge Company’s properties: Jack- Trails usually remain snow-free from late June June 5 to September 4. Jackson and skirting the National Elk Ref- son Lake Lodge, Jenny Lake Lodge and to mid-October. The thermometer ranges be- uge along the way. Travelers coming from Colter Bay Village. Call (307) 543-2811 for tween 45°F and 70°F for highs, while lows GATEWAY COMMUNITIES Yellowstone’s south entrance drive through more information. may drop into the low teens. Jackson is the closest large town to the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Alltrans provides single-package tours of Winter usually keeps the park blanketed Grand Teton. Teton Village and Wilson are Parkway into Grand Teton through its the area from Jackson. Call (307) 733-4325 with snow from mid-November to late April. also within easy driving distance. Call the northern boundary. This route closes from for more information. Grand Teton Lodge Snow and ice leave the valleys in May, al- Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce at Yellowstone to Headwaters Lodge & Cab- Company offers half-day bus tours of the though highs rarely get above 65°F and lows (307) 733-3316 for more information. ins at Flagg Ranch from November through park departing from Jackson Lake Lodge can drop to 25°F. Rain and even snow may April. Call (307) 739-3614 for road construc- every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. fall frequently throughout the spring. tion updates, (307) 739-3682 for road condi- Full-day tours of nearby Yellowstone Na- VISITOR SERVICES tional Park depart every Tuesday, Thurs- VISITOR CENTERS

NPS day and Saturday. Other companies also When you arrive at the park, stop for a BANKING provide road-based tours. Contact the brief introduction at one of Grand Teton’s Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) are Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce at visitor or information centers. Park staff can available at Jackson Lake Lodge and in Col- (307) 733-3316. answer your questions, give directions and ter Bay Village during the summer, and in Rental Car: Enterprise, Avis, Dollar, provide permits for overnight backcountry Moose, Jackson and Headwaters Lodge & Hertz and National rental cars are available camping or climbing trips. The Grand Teton Cabins at Flagg Ranch year-round. Jackson at Jackson Hole Airport. Association (GTA) manages bookstores at has the closest full banking services. Train: There is no direct service to all park visitor centers, providing publica- Grand Teton National Park. The nearest tions on park resources. CAMPING SUPPLIES rail station is in Ogden, Utah. The nearest Craig Thomas Discovery and Visitor Stores in Moose Village, Colter Bay The majestic peaks and crystalline lakes of Greyhound station is in Rexburg, Idaho. Center, near park headquarters in Moose, Village, Signal Mountain Lodge, Headwa- Grand Teton National Park enchant visitors in every season. Visit amtrak.com or greyhound.com. Wyoming, is open from March 6th to Oc- ters Lodge & Cabins at Flagg Ranch, Jack-

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son Lake Lodge and South Jenny Lake LOST AND FOUND LODGING & DINING Visitor Area sell camping necessities. Jack- To recover lost items or report found ones, son and Teton Village have extensive out- call (307) 739-3350 or check at the nearest door supply stores. visitor center, or ranger station. The Grand Teton Lodge Company manages 3. Triangle X Ranch A full-service dude Jackson and Jenny Lakes, Colter Bay Village ranch with 20 unique log cabins near Moose, EMERGENCY AND MEDICAL SERVICES RELIGIOUS SERVICES and the Jackson Hole Golf and Tennis Club. Triangle X Ranch offers horseback riding, Dial 911 for emergency help inside the Religious services are held at several Call (307) 543-3100 or visit gtlc.com. cookouts, fishing and outdoor activities from park. For the NPS dispatch, please call places in the park in the summer and in the mid-May to mid-November. Skiing, snow- (307) 739-3301. town of Jackson year-round. The Chapel of 1. Jackson Lake Lodge was recently- shoeing and snowmobiling are offered from Inside of the park, Grand Teton Medi- Transfiguration near Moose offers Episco- renovated and is located on a bluff overlook- January through March. Cabins have private cal Clinic, near the Phillips 66 gas station palian services during summer and the Cha- ing Jackson Lake. The lodge has a combined porches and a shower/bath. Meals are served at Jackson Lake Lodge, is open daily from pel of the Sacred Heart near Signal Mountain 385 guest and cottage rooms located across family style, every night in the main lodge. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., mid-May through mid- offers Catholic Mass. For times and loca- the premises. Fine and casual dining loca- Call (307) 733-2183 or visit trianglex.com for October. Please call (307) 543-2514 during tions, see the park newspaper or check at tions and full-service conference facilities. The more info. Photo: Triangle X Ranch. spring and summer and (307) 733-8002 visitor centers, lodges or activities desks. Mural Dining Room is a fine dining restau- 4. Colter Bay Village Offers log cabins during off-peak hours. For additional help, rant with authentic Rocky Mountain cuisine. with family-style accommodations, rustic St. John’s Medical Center in Jackson serves POSTAL SERVICE Stop by the Pioneer Grill, a classic American tent cabins and an RV park. It’s the starting the region. Please call (307) 733-3636 for U.S. post offices are located at diner-style restaurant. The Pool Grill and BBQ point for lake cruises at Colter Bay Marina. assistance. Moose, Moran and Kelly (see cen- serves sandwiches, salads and a barbecue John Colter’s Ranch House Restaurant terfold map) inside the park, as well buffet by the pool, or enjoy cocktails and appe- has a casual, family-style dining atmosphere GIFT SHOPS as in the outlying communities of Jackson, tizers at the Blue Heron Lounge while over- with kid’s menu and a full bar. John Colter Gifts, souvenirs, clothing and sundries Teton Village and Wilson. Both visitor centers looking scenic Willow Flats. Cafe Court offers casual dining and takeout. are available at Jackson Lake Lodge, take mail with proper postage. Photo: GTLC. . Photo: GTLC. Jenny Lake Lodge, Colter Bay Village, 2. Jenny Lake Lodge is a four-diamond lodge 5. Signal Mountain Lodge boasts lakeside Headwaters Lodge & Cabins at Flagg SERVICE STATIONS located just across the water from Cascade suites, log cabins and motel rooms along the Ranch, Signal Mountain Lodge, the Jenny Gas and diesel fuel are available at Jackson Canyon with 37 rustically elegant log cabins. shore of Jackson Lake with stunning views. Lake area and Moose Village, as well as in Lake Lodge, Colter Bay Village, Headwa- Dining and horseback and bicycle riding are The Trapper Grill serves casual entrees and ap- the gateway communities of Jackson and ters Lodge & Cabins at Flagg Ranch, Signal included in the room rate. There is a gift shop petizers. Peaks Dining Room is known for its Teton Village. Mountain Lodge and Dornan’s at Moose. for browsing. The Jenny Lake Lodge Dining western bistro fare. Leek’s Marina serves pizza Room serves innovative dishes with a nightly and snacks on the water. Visit signalmoun- GUIDE SERVICES SPECIAL SERVICES rotating menu and has an extensive wine list. tainlodge.com or call (307) 543-2831. Exum Mountain Guides and Jackson Pick up the Easy Access pamphlet at any Photo: GTLC. Hole Mountain Guides are the only autho- visitor center to learn about park features that rized mountaineering and climbing guide are accessible to people with disabilities (as KEY services in Grand Teton National Park. Grand well as to senior citizens and families with Breakfast Lobby bar Watersports Teton Lodge Company and Signal Mountain small children). Wheelchair-accessible trails in- Lunch Bicycle riding Free Wi-Fi Lodge offer guided lake fishing on Jackson clude the lakeshore trails at Jenny and String Dinner Horseback riding Wheelchair Access Lake, and guided fly-fishing trips. Please call lakes, Menor’s Ferry Historic Trail at Moose (307) 543-3100. For reservations visit gtlc. and the lakeshore trails at Colter Bay, along Open in winter General Store Outside the Park com. For a complete list of services inside with the Laurance S. Rockefeller Preserve. Reservations required ATM Medical Clinic and outside the park, call the Jackson Hole All visitor centers and concession facilities can Lounge Pool Service Station Chamber of Commerce at (307) 733-3316 accommodate visitors with disabilities. Grand RESERVATIONS (307) 733-3316 gtlc.com • jacksonholechamber.com or visit jacksonholechamber.com. Teton’s TDD number is (307) 739-3400.

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Many governmental, educational and The American Alpine Club, founded in nonprofit groups contribute their talents 1902 to promote the climbing way of life, 1 2 3 5 and energy to support Grand Teton operates the Grand Teton Climbers’ Ranch. National Park. Their efforts, and those of For information, visit americanalpineclub. countless volunteers, help preserve the org or call (303) 384-0110. 8 10 park for future generations to enjoy. O.A.R.S. leads rafting and sea kayaking trips on both the Snake River and Jackson NATIONAL PARK SERVICE (NPS) Lake. The company offers tours that range 6 7 9 11 The NPS preserves unimpaired the natu- from two to six-day trips. For more informa- 6. Headwaters Lodge & Cabins at Flagg 9. Lost Creek Ranch Lodge & Spa is lo- ral and cultural resources and values of the tion call (800) 346-6277 or visit oars.com. Ranch is a cowboy-style, family resort that cated between Grand Teton National Park national park system for the enjoyment, ed- welcomes visitors to hike, fly-fish, and and the Bridger-Teton National Forest in ucation and inspiration of this and future gen- GRAND TETON NATIONAL ride between June and October at its loca- Jackson Hole, Wyoming. For 41-plus years, erations. For information, contact Grand Teton PARK FOUNDATION tion near the Snake River between Grand the ranch has offered outdoor adventure National Park, P.O. Box 170, Moose, WY National parks are funded by your tax Teton and Yellowstone national parks on the for the entire family with the comforts of 83012; (307) 739-3300 or visit nps.gov/grte. dollars, but the money they receive is John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway. a world-class resort. For information, call only sufficient to keep basic park opera- Flagg Ranch’s dining room serves break- (307) 733-3435 or visit lostcreek.com NATIONAL PARK CONCESSIONERS tions functioning. The Grand Teton Na- fast, lunch and dinner. Call (307) 543-2861 10. Dornan’s Lodge sits along the Snake Grand Teton Lodge Company is the tional Park Foundation was created in or visit flaggranch.com. River with views of the Tetons, Dornan’s of- park’s largest concessioner. It operates 1997 to help the park meet other pro- Photo: Headwaters Lodge & Cabins. fers 12 rustic cabins surrounding a mountain Jackson Lake Lodge, Jenny Lake Lodge gram and project needs. For more in- 7. Snake River Lodge & Spa is located at meadow with many amenities, including and Colter Bay Village, and the Jackson formation, contact the foundation at the base of Teton Village and is open from a grocery store, sports equipment rental Hole Golf and Tennis Club just outside (307) 732-0629; P.O. Box 249, Moose, WY May to October and from December through and sale, fishing shop, two restaurants (the the park. The company has been provid- 83012; or visit gtnpf.org. April. The AAA four-diamond hotel boasts 93 Chuckwagon is open early June through ing quality accommodations and services guest rooms, 61 condominiums, the award- Labor Day), the Spur Bar and a wineshop. to park visitors since the 1920s. Its sister GRAND TETON ASSOCIATION (GTA) winning Gamefish Restaurant, ski valet, fit- Dornan’s sits 12 miles from Jackson on company, Flagg Ranch Company, oper- Established in 1937, this nonprofit orga- ness center and the five-story Avanyu Spa. the border of Grand Teton National Park. ates Headwaters Lodge & Cabins at Flagg nization publishes maps, books and other For information, call (307) 732-6000 or visit Call (307) 733-2415 or visit dornans.com. Ranch on the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Me- materials about the park. In support of snakeriverlodge.com. Photo: Snake River Photo: Dornan’s. morial Parkway between Grand Teton and Grand Teton, the GTA also prints the park Lodge & Spa. 11. Grand Teton Climbers’ Ranch, oper- Yellowstone National Parks. For information, newspaper, provides free brochures and 8. Hotel Terra Jackson Hole is the first ated by the American Alpine Club, is south of contact the Grand Teton Lodge Company at trail guides, helps staff visitor centers, in a collection of green hotels launched Jenny Lake and four miles north of the park (307) 543-2811 or (800) 628-9988, or visit funds student scholarships, and much by the Terra Resort Group. The property headquarters in Moose. It offers affordable gltc.com. The Flagg Ranch Company can be more. boasts 132 rooms, two restaurants (Terra lodging in dormitories from June 10–Septem- contacted at (800) 443-2311. GTA operates bookstores at all visitor Cafe and Il Villaggio Osteria) exceptional ber 11, 2017. A communal cook-shelter and Forever Resorts operates the Signal centers in the park and the John D. Rock- amenities and services combined with an showers are available. Call (303) 384-0110. Mountain Lodge on the shores of Jack- efeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway, the Bridger- environmentally sustainable building. For infor- Photo: Brad Schwarm/AAC. son Lake, Leeks Marina, Lizard Creek Teton and Caribou-Targhee National mation, visit hotelterrajacksonhole.com or call For other lodging options, contact the Jack- Campground and Signal Mountain Camp- Forests and the National Elk Refuge. For (307) 739-4000. Photo: son Hole Chamber of Commerce. Please Call ground. For additional information call more information call (307) 739-3403, or Cameron Neilson (307) 733-3316 or visit jacksonholechamber.com. (307) 543-2831 or visit foreverresorts.com. visit grandtetonpark.org.

14 GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK | | GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK 15 PARK REGULATIONS PARK REGULATIONS & SAFETY up-to-date information. In autumn, an elk Contact Flagg Ranch Resort, Grand Teton & SAFETY reduction program is conducted by spe- Lodge Company or one of the many other cial permit in specified portions of Grand tour operators. Note: mountain storms can For your safety, and to protect Grand seven-day permit or a season-long (annual) Teton, on the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Me- result in snowy conditions or icy roads dur- Teton’s treasures, please read and follow permit; fees vary accordingly. To float the morial Parkway and on the National Elk ing almost any month of the year. all NPS regulations. Complete regulations Snake River, you must register your craft Refuge. are available at any park visitor center. with the NPS and obtain a boat permit. FIRES Boat permits are available at the Craig STAYING SAFE Campgrounds provide fire grates for visi- PARK REGULATIONS Thomas Discovery and Visitor Center or tor use. Monitor your fires and make sure Colter Bay Visitor Center. ALTITUDE they are properly extinguished. Backcoun- BACKCOUNTRY USE Motorized crafts are permitted only on The lowest points in Jackson Hole are try campfires are prohibited except at des- Permits are required for overnight back- Jackson and Jenny lakes (small engines more than a mile above sea level. Trails ignated lakeshore campsites. country use. Please see the “Walking & only on Jenny). Non-motorized crafts and tram rides into the mountains can take Hiking” and “Camping” chapters. are allowed on Bearpaw, Bradley, Emma you above 10,000 feet in elevation. Visi- PETS Matilda, Jackson, Jenny, Leigh, Phelps, tors from lower elevations may feel short Pets must be on a leash no longer than BIKING String, Taggart and Two Ocean lakes. Col- of breath and should carefully consider six feet when they are outside of a private You may ride anywhere cars are permit- ter Bay Village Marina rents boats, canoes their physical condition when planning vehicle. They are not permitted beyond six ted and on the park’s 16 miles of multiuse and kayaks. Sailing, waterskiing and wind- backcountry travel. Minimize symptoms by feet of roads, turnouts, parking areas and pathway connecting the town of Jackson surfing are allowed only on Jackson Lake. resting, eating high energy snacks, drinking campgrounds open to public use. Pets are with South Jenny Lake. Biking is prohibited Please check with park personnel or visit more fluids, avoiding cigarettes and alcohol not allowed on the park’s multiuse path- on trails and in the backcountry. Please fol- nps.gov/grte regarding current fees and and limiting strenuous activity. ways, in the backcountry or on park trails. low the pathway rules: stay on the right; regulations during your visit. Service animals are allowed in the park, use a bell or whistle when overtaking oth- DRESS but must be kept under restraint. Pick up ers; wear protective gear and ride at rea- VEHICLES AND DRONES Sunscreen, sunglasses, hats and protec- pet waste. sonable speeds. Motorized vehicles are not Only approved best available technology tive clothing should be worn every day of permitted except for wheelchairs and other (BAT) snowmobiles are allowed in winter the year. During warmer months, a cot- WATER SAFETY mobility-impaired assistance devices. Al- on Jackson Lake for the express purpose ton shirt, fleece pullover and rain jacket or Boating and rafting are popular on Grand ways obey posted signs including stop and of ice fishing. Non-BAT machines are al- windbreaker is a wise combination against Teton’s many lakes and the Snake River yield signs, particularly where the pathway lowed on Grassy Lake Road off the John potential hot sun, high winds, rain or mos- (mountain water is usually quite cold year- crosses vehicle access points at wayside D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway. Gen- quitoes. Shorts are fine at noon, but long round). There are no lifeguards at park turnouts, the Teton Park Road near Taggart eral snowmobiling is prohibited in Grand pants are better in the morning and eve- lakes. No inner-tubing is allowed on the Lake parking area and other roads. Teton National Park. ning. If you are visiting in winter, fall or Snake River due to its swift currents and All drones are prohibited within the park. spring, dress in warm layered clothing. natural debris such as logjams. SWIMMING Water from lakes, rivers or streams Swimming is permitted in park lakes; it is FIREARMS/HUNTING DRIVING needs to be treated before drinking by ei- not recommended in the Snake River due Licensed firearms are now permitted in The view can distract attention from the ther filtering or boiling to eliminate micro- to cold water, strong currents and logjams national parks, but they are prohibited in road; share driving responsibilities so ev- organisms that can make you ill, such as or floating debris. ALL government buildings, including visitor eryone can sightsee. Motorists may stop Giardia lamblia. centers. Discharging a firearm in a national suddenly to avoid animals jumping in front LAKE AND RIVER BOATING park is unlawful. Concession operations of traffic or to watch them feeding by the VANDALISM Motorized and non-motorized crafts have their own regulations. Check with road. If you stop to view an attraction, use Damaging property or removing plants, require a park permit to operate on park the National Park Service or the park you turnouts to avoid being a traffic hazard. animals and minerals from the park is waters. Boaters can purchase either a plan to visit before your trip for the most Consider taking a tour of the park by bus. illegal. Violators are subject to heavy fines.

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Grand Teton’s road system conveniently schedules). Nearby is Maud Noble Cabin carries you by most of the park’s famous where, in 1923, a group of citizens met with scenery. Avoid possible traffic congestion Yellowstone National Park Superintendent and see more wildlife by taking your road Horace Albright to lay out a foundation for trips in the early morning or late afternoon. the creation of Grand Teton National Park. Most visitors enter the park just a few The historic Chapel of the Transfigura- miles north of the town of Jackson on tion, built in 1925, frames one of the nicest U.S. 26-89-191. Your first views of the views of the Teton range. Episcopalian ser- Teton peaks appear to the west shortly af- vices are held there during summer. ter you pass the Jackson National Fish Blacktail Ponds Overlook, an excellent Hatchery. place for spotting osprey, moose and other Once you enter the park about three wildlife, is just 1.3 miles north of Moose miles south of Gros Ventre Junction, Junction. U.S. 26-89-191 becomes Jackson Hole You may see several private resi- Highway. It has many turnouts along its dences on your right (east) as you travel shoulders; so please use them to safely north. These are the homes of inholders, observe or photograph the scenery. permanent residents who established prop- The 42-mile Scenic Loop Drive can erty rights before the national park was be accessed from three points: Moose created. The National Park Service has pur- Junction to the south, Moran Junction chased many of these properties, while oth- to the east and Jackson Lake Junction to ers remain under private ownership within the north. park boundaries. The following highlights are described Don’t miss the Snake River Overlook, as if you were traveling in a counterclock- just one of the numerous turnouts along the wise direction along the loop, starting at northeast route between Moran and Moose the Craig Thomas Discovery and Visi- junctions. Many consider this the best spot tor Center, driving northeast on Jackson to see the panorama of the Tetons. The wil- Hole Highway to Moran Junction, passing low thickets that flank the river were home through Jackson Lake Junction and return- to the beaver that attracted the first fur trap- ing south via Teton Park Road to Moose. pers to the region. West of Moran Junction, Moose Village is 12 miles north of beyond the park’s Moran Entrance Station, Jackson. Check at the visitor center for the road travels through wetlands along directions to Menor’s Ferry and the the Snake River. Stop at Oxbow Bend Chapel of the Transfiguration. Turnout, where Mount Moran acts as a Bill Menor built the first commercial ferry stunning backdrop to glimpses of the river service across the Snake River just before otters, bald eagles, American white peli- the 20th century, allowing travelers safe cans and moose that frequent this stretch passage across its dangerous currents. of slow-moving water. You can ride a replica of the ferry during Visit Jackson Lake Lodge (located peak season (check at a visitor center for northwest of Jackson Lake Junction) with

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60-foot panoramic picture windows over- Colter Bay Marina, continue north along looking the lake, the wetlands known as the lakeshore 11 miles to the park border Willow Flats and the Teton skyline rising in where the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Me- the distance. Take a tour boat from Colter morial Parkway links Grand Teton with Bay Marina to Elk Island on Jackson Lake Yellowstone National Park. and enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner. The Moose-Wilson Road runs south- Drive down Teton Park Road, past west from Moose to Teton Village. A the lake with views of the moun- special stop along this route is the new tains, to Signal Mountain Lodge and 1,106-acre Laurance S. Rockefeller Campground. South of the lodge, watch Preserve that Mr. Rockefeller generously for the turnoff to Signal Mountain bequeathed to Grand Teton National Park Summit Road, which takes you five miles before his death in 2004. The preserve to a vista 800 feet above the valley floor. opened to the public in 2007 and has an There, you can see the entire Jackson eight-mile trail system and state-of-the-art Hole valley and Teton Range. Trailers and visitor facility. This road also travels past large motor homes are prohibited on the the Death Canyon and Granite Canyon trail- narrow summit road. heads and eventually reaches the Jackson South of Signal Mountain Summit Road Hole Mountain Resort where an aerial lies Jenny Lake Scenic Drive, which leads tram takes summer visitors and winter ski- you past the stunning Cathedral Group ers up the mountainside for a fee. Inside Turnout where Grand Teton and its flank- the park, the road is closed to large trucks, ing peaks, Teewinot and Mount Owen, trailers and recreational vehicles. In winter, form an almost Gothic cluster. This is the it is closed to all vehicles. only route to Jenny Lake Lodge. Beyond At Gros Ventre Junction on the park’s it, the road becomes one-way. Don’t southern boundary, a side road heads miss the Jenny Lake Overlook, since northeast to Gros Ventre Campground, you can’t back up if you pass it. Views the Kelly community and the Gros Ventre into Cascade Canyon may tempt you to Slide area, outside the park’s eastern bor- stop at South Jenny Lake and take a der. This route travels through sagebrush shuttle boat ride across the water to the and cottonwoods as it heads toward the Clockwise from top: Learn about the Mormon pioneers of Grand Teton National Park. Photo: NPS • Jackson Lake Dam glitters in the distance. Photo: NPS • The park’s mud flats offer a great place to scenic trails beyond. You can reach Hid- Gros Ventre Mountains, seemingly a dif- enjoy lunch with a view Photo: NPS. • Elk Ranch Flats is home to huge herds of bison. Photo: NPS • den Falls, a half-mile from the boat dock, ferent world from the craggy Tetons to The peak of Grand Teton towers over the park’s meadows and valleys. Photo: NPS. when the trail is open the west. About a mile north of Kelly, After leaving the Jenny Lake area, head turn right on the Bridger-Teton National a good spot for viewing bison, pronghorn nial, focused on the Jenny Lake Visitor Cen- south to Moose Village. Southeast of Forest access road. This road takes you and other wildlife. Heading west along ter area during the 2016 summer season. Jenny Lake, Timbered Island is an oasis out of Grand Teton National Park 4.5 miles this road back to Jackson Hole Highway, Parking at South Jenny Lake is severely of trees in the sagebrush flats and home to Lower Slide Lake, the site of a mas- you pass many of the early settlements of limited, particularly between 10:00 a.m. to elk, deer and pronghorn. Teton Glacier sive 1925 landslide that dammed the Gros Jackson Hole at Mormon Row. and 4:00 p.m. The connector trail between Turnout offers great mountain views. Ventre River, creating a lake. Two years Hidden Falls and Inspiration Point will be later, the natural dam collapsed, causing a JENNY LAKE RENEWAL PROJECT closed for the 2017 season, and some other OTHER DESTINATIONS flood that killed six people in Kelly. Inspiring Journeys, the multimillion-dollar trails may be closed or rerouted. For cur- Colter Bay Marina is the jumping- North of the national forest junction, construction project at Grand Teton that rent information, call (307) 739-3300 or visit off point for many water activities. From you connect with Antelope Flats Road, marked the National Park Service Centen- nps.gov/grte.

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Grand Teton National Park is at the epi- formation, please call (307) 733-9212 or center of an outdoor nirvana. While you are write to the Refuge Manager, National Elk in the area, you may want to explore some Refuge, P.O. Box 510, Jackson, WY 83001. of the region’s other highlights by making day trips from the park or stopping en route NATIONAL MUSEUM OF WILDLIFE ART to another destination. The National Museum of Wildlife Art, perched on the hillside just north of Jack- NATIONAL ELK REFUGE son, maintains a large collection of paint- The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service man- ings and sculptures by Russell, Bierstadt, ages a 23,754-acre refuge on the park’s Clymer and other noted artists. Recently, southeastern border; it serves as the annual the museum entered into partnership with winter range for 5,000 to 10,000 elk. As Grand Teton National Park to display art- winter encroaches on the high plateaus and work from their prestigious collection in mountains of the Yellowstone ecosystem, the Craig Thomas Discovery and Visitor the elk start migrating toward their critical Center at Moose, Wyoming. For informa- winter range. At the end of the winter sea- tion, call (307) 733-5771. son, local Boy Scout troops gather at the Elkfest and auction off the elk antlers that BRIDGER-TETON NATIONAL FOREST are naturally shed every spring, donating 80 This 3.4-million-acre woodland was part percent of their profits to buy supplemen- of the first national forest in the United tal winter feed for the elk. The top buyers States, established in 1891. It includes usually come from Asia, where antlers are three wilderness areas (where motorized considered to have medicinal value. For in- travel is prohibited), 1,300 lakes, seven m01229

The Jackson Hole tram carries visitors to the top of Rendezvous Mountain, offering views of the forest below.

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major glaciers, the Wind River Mountain NPS Jackson Hole Museum is open in the Teton Village to the summit of Rendezvous Range and large wildlife populations. The summer and houses exhibits that highlight Mountain, at 10,450 feet. The trip is 15 U.S. Forest Service manages the land the area’s history. A few blocks away is the minutes and offers a 360-degree view. for both recreation and commercial use, Jackson Hole Historical Society, a year- From the tram, look for bears, moose, deer, balancing the interests of hikers, hunters round facility for historical research. Call marmots and other critters that inhabit the and sightseers with logging and mining (307) 733-2414 or (307) 733-9605 (year- area. The summit is the perfect launch point activities. For information, please write round), or visit jacksonholehistory.org for for a day hike in the Tetons, a bird watching to the Forest Supervisor, Bridger-Teton more information. expedition or tandem paragliding back to National Forest, P.O. Box 1888, Jackson, If you are in the mood for a world-class the Village. For hours, fees and further WY 83001, or call (307) 739-5500. concert, get tickets to the Grand Teton information, call (307) 733-2292 or visit Music Festival. Performances are sched- jacksonhole.com. JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER, JR. uled from July 3 to August 20, 2017. The Itching to climb this summer, 2017, but MEMORIAL PARKWAY festival features a signature orchestra, mu- have little to no experience? Consider par- Seven miles of highway separate Grand sical tributes and shows. The Walk Fes- taking in JHMR’s newest outdoor attraction, Teton and Yellowstone national parks. In tival Hall is located in Teton Village. For Via Ferrata. This climbing product allows 1972, Congress designated the 37 square more information, or to purchase tickets, you to venture over the resort’s tricky alpine miles surrounding that road as the John D. call (307) 733-3050 or visit gtmf.org. landscape while harnessed in and secured Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway, in recog- From May 20 to mid-October, 2017, to a steel cable throughout your entire jour- nition of Rockefeller’s gifts of land to Grand Yellowstone National Park’s thermal springs are Jackson Hole Mountain Resort offers ney. Discover the thrill of climbing without Teton and other national parks throughout the evidence of centuries of volcanic activity. aerial tram, chairlift and gondola rides worrying about the risks! Every climb is the U.S. and Virgin Islands. If you have a from the Teton Village Base. One-day accompanied by a skilled guide. For more four-wheel-drive vehicle, consider a detour trip from Grand Teton and includes Yel- passes include unlimited access to all information, call (307) 739-2779, or visit on Grassy Lake Road. It follows the Snake lowstone Lake, the Grand Canyon of the three. Free gondola rides are offered daily jacksonhole.com/via-ferrata.html. River and travels along wild meadows Yellowstone River, Norris Geyser Basin, except Saturday, from 4:30 p.m. to approxi- where army camps and freight stations and the Lower, Middle and Upper Geyser mately 10 p.m. You can admire the views, TETON PASS TO WEST YELLOWSTONE were located during the region’s pioneer Basin areas (including Old Faithful Gey- hike down or have dinner or drinks at The Many early explorers first saw past. The parkway is administered by Grand ser). The upper loop adds Mammoth Hot Deck and Piste restaurants. the Tetons from the west as they Teton, which keeps a visitor contact station Springs, Tower Fall and some great wild- The aerial tram at Jackson Hole struggled to cross over Teton Pass, follow- near Headwaters Lodge & Cabins at Flagg life viewing. For information about Yellow- Mountain Resort (JHMR) is a fun way to ing ancient game trails. You too can enjoy Ranch. The highway is open to Headwa- stone National Park, visit nps.gov/yell, the top of the Tetons. Ride from the base of the views of Teton Valley, Idaho, by driving ters Lodge & Cabins at Flagg Ranch year- or call (307) 344-7381 or pick up an Oh, five miles west from Jackson to Wilson, fol- round, but access to Yellowstone through Ranger! guide to Yellowstone. lowing Wyoming Highway 22 (Idaho High- the South Entrance during winter months is way 33) to Victor, Idaho. closed to wheeled vehicles. JACKSON AND TETON VILLAGE Views from Teton Pass (elevation 8,431 This community of more than 8,500 per- ft) offer a panorama of the southern Jack- YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK manent residents is the jumping-off point for son Hole valley. Early fur trappers knew As bordering parks, Grand Teton and year-round outdoor adventure. Jackson and U.S. Fish & Wildlife the western Teton basin as Pierre’s Hole. Yellowstone make a natural dual destina- Teton Village, which form the southern gate- West Yellowstone, Montana—a western tion. Special seven-day passes can be way to Grand Teton and Yellowstone national gateway to Yellowstone National Park and purchased that allow entrance to both parks, are popular ski destinations in winter popular fly-fishing base—lies just 125 miles places. Yellowstone’s road system forms and boast thriving arts centers. Contact the from Wilson. Note: The Teton Pass road is a rough figure-eight pattern: the 96-mile Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce at See elk of all shapes and sizes at the National steep, curvy and prone to winter closures; lower loop makes an easy all-day side (307) 733-3316. Elk Refuge. check road conditions before departing.

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HISTORY & CULTURE THE FUR TRADE Beaver brought notoriety to the area at the turn of the 19th century, when giant FUN FACTS When humans started visiting the Jack- to join some hunters in probing the up- commercial empires were being founded Q. WHEN WAS THE son Hole area about 10,000 years ago, per Yellowstone River for beaver. Their on the beaver fur trade. While British AREA AROUND THE they followed trails across the land that efforts were apparently less than re- and American navies battled across the PARK SETTLED? were created eons before by migrating warding and Colter parted amicably with Atlantic in the War of 1812, British and A. Homesteaders came wildlife. For elk and bison—and later, no- the trappers the following spring to re- American fur trappers skirmished in the here, mainly from Idaho, beginning in the late 1880s. madic tribes and fur trappers—the Jack- turn alone to civilization. mountains of the Pacific Northwest. Fur Jackson Hole is isolated by son Hole area was simply a crossroads or Colter’s journey home was postponed trapping was a daring occupation: A man its surrounding mountains and has such seasonal hunting ground. Winters were once again, however, when he met up had to survive alone for months against a harsh climate that it was one of the too severe for long-term residency. It at the mouth of the Platte River with treacherous weather, steep mountains, last areas of the lower 48 states to be wasn’t until about 120 years ago that year- Manuel Lisa’s expedition, which was swift rivers and fierce competitors—both settled. round residents became a prominent part intent on establishing a fur trade on the animal and human. of the landscape. Upper Missouri River. Impressed by Col- John Jacob Astor’s Pacific Fur Com- For answers to all your questions, ter’s winter trapping experience and his pany sent hundreds of trappers west and go to OhRanger.com NATIVE PEOPLES ability to communicate with the Indians, up the rivers into the Rockies, while com- Archeological evidence reveals that Lisa persuaded him to help them with petitors from the Hudson’s Bay and North- bands of Paleo-Indians made summer their venture. After Lisa’s party estab- west fur companies of British-controlled and mining possibilities, and railroad routes. camps near the Tetons soon after the last lished Fort Raymond, near the Bighorn Canada swept east from Vancouver. They In conjunction with his exploration of major ice age ended, about 10,000 years and Yellowstone rivers, in the fall of 1807, all wanted to control beaver-rich canyons the Yellowstone region, young geologist ago. It appears that they primarily used Colter traveled widely to invite local tribes and valleys like Jackson Hole. Ferdinand V. Hayden made several forays the valley to harvest its meadows of wild to the fort to trade beaver furs. Many American Indians shared in the into Jackson Hole. Jenny, Leigh, Brad- plants for their edible roots and seeds. beaver business, selling horses and sup- ley and Taggart lakes owe their names to The valley’s animal populations were plies to the fur trappers and doing some members of his 1872 survey expedition. hunted for their meat and skins. Historians RENDEZVOUS trapping themselves. But tensions grew, Jenny was the Shoshone wife of moun- still ponder why these early bands of peo- especially as more and more Europeans tain man and guide “Beaver” Dick Leigh, ple left the area between A.D. 1000 and started making permanent claims to In- Frank Bradley was the chief geologist on Each year from about 1820 to 1840, 1600 only to be replaced by today’s more dian lands. The arrival of white settlers the team, and W. R. Taggart was his as- trappers, hunters and traders from commonly known tribes of Shoshone, also introduced American Indians to the sistant. Another member who helped throughout the Rocky Mountains gath- Crow, Gros Ventre and Blackfeet. Even ered at predetermined valleys to ex- disease of smallpox, against which they make the Tetons famous was William H. these “modern” tribes visited the Tetons change the season’s furs for equipment, had almost no immunity. Jackson, team photographer, who pro- infrequently, usually only during the sum- tobacco, whiskey and news of the out- When beaver hats fell from fashion in duced some of the first photos ever made mer. They simply followed ancient animal side world. These events were known the 1840s, so did interest in the Tetons. of the Tetons. trails as they crossed the Continental Di- as “rendezvous,” from the French word Almost 50 years passed before another In that same year, 1872, President Ulysses vide, east of the Teton Range and Jackson for “appointment” or “meeting place.” wave of newcomers found the valley S. Grant declared neighboring Yellowstone Hole valley. While Jackson Hole never held one of promising enough to settle. the world’s first national park and drew at- the big, two-week gatherings, moun- tention to a part of the country that was little tain men would use the distinctive Teton EXPLORERS ARRIVE SURVEY EXPEDITIONS known to the civilized world. The act heralded Range as a landmark meeting place be- After Lewis and Clark’s Corps of Dis- In 1860, mountain man Jim Bridger led the start of a new industry in the region—tour- fore heading on to the more hospitable covery expedition passed near Jackson Army Captain William Raynolds’ survey ism—and the Tetons were soon attracting Pierre’s Hole or Green River rendezvous Hole and headed eastward in late 1806, sites. party through the valley. They collected in- their share of visitors, many of whom member John Colter stayed in the West formation about the native tribes, farming came to stay.

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NPS deal with the swift Snake River. William be spoiled if the valley below the Tetons President Franklin D. Roosevelt re- Menor imprinted his presence on the val- was left to uncontrolled development. sponded by using presidential proclama- ley when he opened his ferry boat opera- Rockefeller, one of the richest men in the tion to create the Jackson Hole National tion in 1894 to provide a crossing on the world at the time, agreed. Monument, a 221,000-acre tract of valley Snake River at Moose. Since Congress appeared deadlocked on lands around the Snake River. His move In 1903, hunting guide Ben Shef- the issue of Grand Teton National Park ex- took advantage of the fact that creating field started bringing wealthy clients pansion, Rockefeller took matters into his a monument didn’t require congressional to his camp at Moran. Four years later, own hands. Through the Snake River Land approval the way a national park would. homesteader Louis Joy opened the first Company, he quietly bought 35,000 acres Wyoming residents still felt betrayed. dude ranch in the valley. He found that of farm and ranch land between 1927 and Congress acted by passing a bill in an at- attracting visitors from around the world the mid-1930s at a cost of $1.4 million. tempt to abolish the monument, which Roo- proved to be far more profitable than Rockefeller’s stated goal was to donate the sevelt vetoed. The State of Wyoming filed agriculture. property for an expanded park; however, a lawsuit against the National Park Service congressional and local opposition kept the to overturn the proclamation, but the suit THE MAKING OF A PARK government from accepting the gift for 15 failed in the court system. In a final effort The Tetons first received government years. As a last resort, Rockefeller forced to show disapproval, Congress withheld protection in 1897 when Congress created the issue in 1943 by threatening to sell his monument maintenance money from the the Teton Forest Reserve out of land not holdings on the open market. Interior Department’s budget allocation. included in Yellowstone National Park. As By 1950, these groups finally reached early as 1918, congressmen were floating a compromise. The original 1929 park bills to create a larger sanctuary by expand- FINDERS KEEPERS: was united with the 1943 Jackson Hole ing Yellowstone’s boundary southward to SOVEREIGNTY OVER National Monument, establishing an en- include the Teton Range and northern por- THE TETONS larged Grand Teton National Park with its Horace Albright presents the park dedication tions of Jackson Hole. However, local resi- present-day boundaries. speech in 1929. dents fought and defeated three attempts You would need a very long pole to fly all Today, most people would agree that to federalize land in Jackson Hole. the flags of nations that once claimed the Grand Teton National Park is a valuable HOMESTEADERS TAKE ROOT Creating a park in Teton country proved Tetons. Although France “owned” most asset to both Jackson Hole and the na- The Homestead Act of 1862 granted to be a mere wave in an ocean of contro- of the northern Rocky Mountains until tion as a whole. Since the establishment 160 acres of land to anyone who promised versy. In 1929, the central peaks of the the Louisiana Purchase of 1803, the Jack- of the park, tourism has surpassed cattle to live and build on it for five years. The Teton Range and half a dozen lakes at son Hole area was outside its boundaries. ranching to become the economic founda- offer of free land apparently convinced their base officially became Grand Teton Spain had a claim on the region, although tion of the region. With the development many ranchers and farmers to overlook National Park. The newly created park there’s little evidence that Spanish explor- of major skiing attractions in 1965, Jack- Jackson Hole’s poor grazing and farming was only a third of its present-day size. ers reached the Tetons. Czarist Russia also son Hole now has a year-round economy conditions. New settlers, such as John Since this 1929 park did not preserve a made a vague claim to the Rockies, ex- and is an ideal destination for any traveler. Holland and John Carnes, built the ar- complete ecosystem nor protect moun- tending from its ownership of the Alaska ea’s first permanent homesteads north of tain views from valley developments, Territory. In the early 1800s, English and present-day Jackson in 1884. They found work continued on the political stage to Canadian leaders argued with the Ameri- OUR READER surviving to be almost as tough as the sol- expand the original boundaries. can government over ownership of the Pa- FEEDBACK itary mountain men before them. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. entered the fray cific Northwest, including the Tetons. The "We’re history buffs. We liked Just getting the basics of modern in 1926, when he toured Jackson Hole mountains and valley didn’t come under ex- learning about John. D. life to Jackson Hole was difficult. Pack with Yellowstone National Park Superin- clusive American control until a treaty with Rockefeller’s history in horses and wagon trains struggled over tendent Horace Albright. Albright believed the British in 1846. Jackson Hole"-Darrell Potter Teton Pass. Once in the valley, they had to the beauty of Jackson Hole country would

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THINGS TO DO GOLF AND TENNIS

Jackson Hole Golf and Tennis Club, just outside the southern border of SPRING, SUMMER AND BUS TOURS the park, features an 18-hole course Half-day and full-day bus tours of Grand FALL ACTIVITIES designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr. No matter what the season, Grand Teton and Yellowstone national parks are Please call (307) 733-3111 for more Teton offers something fun and interest- available and visit major scenic areas as information. Tennis facilities include ing for everyone. well as take you to Jackson. For schedules courts, racket rentals and instruction. and prices, please call (307) 543-2811. Please call (307) 733-7787 for additional PARK PROGRAMS information. The club also features a pro

National Park Service (NPS) ranger Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce BIKING shop, plus a restaurant and lounge that naturalists maintain a busy summer Grand Teton National Park and the John offers refreshments, lunch and dinner. schedule, packed with guided hikes, in- D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway en- For more details, call (307) 733-7788. formative talks, evening campfire pre- compass almost 300 miles of paved and sentations and Junior Ranger programs. unpaved roads; some roads have marked Most activities start from the park’s shoulders to separate bicycles from ve- tion; River Road (15 miles), between Sig- If you haven’t caught the Stand Up visitor centers located at Moose, Jenny hicle lanes. Bicycles can go anywhere nal Mountain and Cottonwood Creek; Paddleboardingwave, Grand Teton is the Lake, Colter Bay and Flagg Ranch. Most cars are allowed but are prohibited off- and Grassy Lake Road (52 miles), an old perfect place to hop on. The calm waters campgrounds in the park have nightly road and on hiking trails. Pick up a copy of freight road between Grand Teton and Yel- of String, Jackson and Jenny lakes make ranger naturalist presentations, includ- the NPS pamphlet Bicycling at any visitor lowstone national parks. them ideal for learning. Paddleboards ing slide shows and storytelling sessions center for more information. Bike rentals Nearby Jackson Hole Mountain Resort are available to rent from Teton Village around a campfire.Please call the Craig are available at Dornan’s in Moose. Call boasts great lift-serviced riding. Its begin- Sports (307) 733-2181 and other shops Thomas Discovery and Visitor Center (307) 733-3307 for more information. ner, intermediate and expert trails offer in Jackson. at (307) 739-3399, Colter Bay Visitor Teton Park Road between Moose and downhill adventures for the entire family. Center at (307) 739-3594 or check the Jenny Lake Scenic Drive has wide shoul- Check jacksonhole.com for pricing. FISHING park newspaper for schedules. ders and several spectacular scenic turn- The lakes and streams below the Tetons outs. Because this route is heavily traveled BOATING are home to one of the few remaining FIELD SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS by vehicles in summer, a safer option is to Grand Teton Lodge Company oper- populations of wild cutthroat trout, and The Teton Science Schools’ in-park ride the park’s multiuse pathway between ates guided cruises, and offers boat- many other game fish. To fish in the park, campus, located near Kelly, offers vari- Dornan’s and South Jenny Lake. If you con- ing and guided fishing on Jackson Lake you need a valid Wyoming state fishing li- ous one- to five-day courses for children tinue north, be particularly cautious while from the Colter Bay Marina. Boat, kayak cense, which you can purchase at Dornan’s and adults. Several other organizations riding on the road shoulders. Just off this and canoe rentals are also available. in Moose Village, Signal Mountain Lodge, offer educational programs based in road is Jenny Lake Scenic Drive, a one-way, All are weather and water-level depen- Colter Bay Marina and Headwaters Lodge Jackson Hole. Please call (307) 733-4765 three-mile loop where cyclists are permit- dent, so please call (800) 628-9988 or & Cabins at Flagg Ranch, as well as in Jack- for more information on Teton Science ted to go against traffic. The Antelope Flats/ (307) 543-2811 for information. Jenny Lake son. Request the NPS pamphlet Fishing at Schools or (307) 733-3316 for other orga- Kelly area east of Moose has secondary Boating operates a shuttle boat service on any visitor center for complete information. nizations. The Grand Teton Lodge Com- roads that wind through sagebrush flats. Jenny Lake, scenic lake cruises and boat Fishing tackle may be rented at marinas on pany has a company historian who offers Numerous unpaved roads offer sce- rentals. Please call (307) 734-9227 for in- Jackson Lake and at Dornan’s. For more in- walking history tours of Jackson Lake nic rides for mountain biking and wildlife formation. Signal Mountain Lodge offers formation, please call (307) 733-3316. Lodge and Colter Bay Village. Please con- viewing opportunities. Suggested routes boat rentals on Jackson Lake; please call Grand Teton Lodge Company and Sig- tact the activities desk at Jackson Lake include Two-Ocean Lake Road (three (307) 543-2831. For information about us- nal Mountain Lodge offer guided lake Lodge for information on these tours: miles) and the Teton Wilderness Road ing your own watercraft, see the “Park and fishing packages. Call Grand Teton (307) 547-3100. (five miles), east of Jackson Lake Junc- Regulations & Safety” chapter. Lodge Company at (800) 628-9988 and

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eral different tours that range in length Although the National Park Service does WINTER ACTIVITIES from two day to six day trips. For more not officially require day climbers to register, The snowy months of the year show- information on these activities, call all climbers are strongly urged to leave their case some of the park’s lesser-known Zach DischnerZach (800) 346-6277 or visit oars.com. specific destinations and schedules with a re- but still fascinating features. Wild ani- Several other park concessioners offer sponsible person who can provide park staff mals replace tourists as the primary win- scenic float trips. For information on these with vital information in the event of an emer- ter inhabitants and deep snow and low trips, as well as white-water trips offered gency. Overnight trips also require a permit temperatures bring new challenges to park outside the park, look in the park newspa- and registration of the intended camping site. travel. Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, per or call (307) 733-3316. The NPS has a fully staffed rescue backcountry camping, ice fishing and ice team in the summer months for safety climbing are some of the seasonal ac- HORSEBACK RIDING and rescue situations; however, you and tivities that are popular with experienced One- to two-hour horse rides are avail- your party still must prepare to be self- outdoor enthusiasts. able through the Grand Teton Lodge Com- sufficient in an emergency. Come prepared for extreme weather. pany from Jackson Lake Lodge and Colter Two professional guide services and Between three and five feet of snow is Bay Village corrals, and sister company climbing schools are authorized to operate common in the valley areas, though some Headwaters Lodge & Cabins at Flagg inside the park. Call Jackson Hole Moun- years more than six feet blanket the valley Ranch. For details, call (800) 628-9988, tain Guides at (307) 733-4979 or Exum floor. Daytime temperatures hover around The Teton Range offers some of the best downhill skiing (307) 543-2811 or (800) 443-2311 for Mountain Guides at (307) 733-2297. freezing; they drop below -25°F at night. in the country. more information. Climbers’ Ranch/American Alpine Club Cold temperatures, low humidity and little Signal Mountain at (307) 543-2831 for Private stock and overnight trips are offers extremely rustic overnight accom- wind make for exceptionally clear, crisp more details. also allowed in the park. For complete modations for climbers only. For informa- and calm days. Note that Yellowstone National Park re- information, request the NPS pamphlet tion, please call (307) 733-7271 (June 10 U.S. 26-89-191 is plowed all winter long, quires a separate fishing permit and has Saddle and Pack Stock at any park visitor to September 11, 2017 only). from Jackson, past the Moose Village Junc- different regulations from Grand Teton Na- center. Please write to the NPS, P.O. Box tional Park. Please call (307) 344-7381 for 170, Moose, WY 83012-0170 or visit the information. park’s website at nps.gov/grte. ECLIPSE

FLOAT TRIPS MOUNTAINEERING On August 21, millions of people across the country will witness one of nature’s most The Snake River flows through the park and High-quality rock, easy accessibility and incredible spectacles: a total eclipse of the sun. has unparalleled wildlife viewing as well as mild a wide variety of climbing conditions make An eclipse occurs when the orbit of the rapids depending on the time of year. Grand the Teton Range some of the best moun- moon passes directly between the sun and solarseven/iStock Teton Lodge Company and sister company taineering territory in the nation. From June the earth, completely blocking out the sun and Headwaters Lodge & Cabin at Flagg Ranch to mid-September, the Jenny Lake Ranger turning daylight to instant twilight. launch morning and afternoon wild & scenic Station is headquarters for climbing infor- Watching this rare celestial event will be even raft trips on the Snake River, some including mation. Rangers provide current weather more fun if you’re watching from one of the lunch or dinner. Please call (800) 628-9988, and route conditions, and assist with equip- National Parks, State Parks or National Forests (307) 543-2811 or (800) 443-2311 to find out ment selection, route planning and climbing in the “path of totality,” which stretches across the country from the Pacific Ocean to the more information about viewing locations and more information. times. The ranger station also has an exten- Atlantic Ocean. Nearly every person in the U.S. eye safety on the websites of parks in the eclipse Grand Teton National Park has part- sive library of guidebooks, maps and photos lives within a day’s drive of the eclipse’s path. path. nered with concessioner O.A.R.S. to of popular climbs. During the rest of the It’s important to take precautions before For information about the eclipse, online provide rafting and sea kayaking excur- year, check in at the Craig Thomas Discov- viewing the eclipse. Special glasses are telescopes and an eclipse livestream, check out sions for visitors on both the Snake River ery and Visitor Center in Moose, Wyoming required to prevent damage to your eyes. Find slooh.com. and Jackson Lake. O.A.R.S. offers sev- for information.

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tion, and all the way to Flagg Ranch. Other SLEIGH RIDES park roads may be closed to vehicle traffic. Sleigh rides through the National Elk Refuge offer an exciting look at the win- SKIING tering elk herd, which numbers up to Park roads that are closed to cars in 8,000 animals. Please call the refuge at winter make excellent cross-country ski- (307) 733 0277 for reservations. Dinner ing routes, and wildlife may even appear sleigh rides are offered near the Jackson along the quiet roadsides as you glide Hole Mountain Resort in Teton Village. across the snowy landscape. Stop by the Please call (307) 733-3316 for details. Craig Thomas Discovery and Visitor Cen- ter to pick up a map of cross-country ski SNOWSHOEING trails or ask for advice on cross-country National Park Service rangers offer daily ski locations. All winter visitors are re- guided snowshoe hikes beginning from the quired to observe winter closure areas for Taggart Lake Trailhead parking area, three protection of wildlife. Winter closure maps miles north of Moose Junction on the Teton are also available at the visitor center. Park Road. Reservations are required, and Downhill skiing enthusiasts enjoy the snowshoes are available for a nominal dona- benefits of excellent snow conditions in tion fee. Please call (307) 739-3399 for more the Teton Range. Three diverse ski re- information. sorts in the Jackson Hole area offer a variety of skiing adventures: Jackson WINTER LODGING Hole Mountain Resort, based in Teton Triangle X Ranch offers winter ac- Village, (307) 733-2292; Grand Tar- commodations with snowmobile trips, ghee Ski & Summer Resort, located cross-country skiing and snowshoeing on the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, offered from December 26 through mid- (800) TARGHEE (827-4433); and Snow March. For more information, please call King Ski Resort in the town of Jackson, (307) 733-2183 or visit trianglex.com. (307) 733-5200. Snowboarding is popu- For other lodging options in the Jackson lar at the resorts. For information, call the Hole and Teton Village, please contact the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce at Chamber of Commerce at (307) 733-3316. (307) 733-3316.

SNOWMOBILING Snowmobiling, on best available technology (BAT) machines, is allowed on PHOTO Jackson Lake, solely for ice fishing. Snow- mobiling is permitted on the Grassy Lake OP! Road in the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Me- Send us your stories and photos morial Parkway and does not require BAT and you could be a part of our guide! machines. Some businesses in Jackson Be a part of the Oh,Ranger! world! Clockwise from top: Set out from Colter Bay and explore the shoreline by boat, canoe or kayak • also provide guided tours into Yellow- ohranger.com/grandteton/photos Enjoy mountain views on the hike to Taggart Lake. • The Menor’s Ferry historic district features stone. Please call (307) 733-3316 to find preserved buildings and a replica of the original Snake River ferry. • The vibrant colors of Grand Teton are a draw for photographers and visual artists . • Enjoy mountain views on the hike to Taggart Lake. out more information. • Cast your line in Lake Solitude. Photos credits: NPS.

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One of the most important pieces to the to shoulder the burden of keeping the entire ongoing success of Grand Teton National park clean, but there is a real satisfaction Park is you, the visitor. There are many simple in knowing that you left the area in better ways that you can help keep the park as pris- shape than you found it. tine as possible and preserve it for future gen- Animals do not know that garbage is un- erations to enjoy. safe to consume. They may ingest wrapping and become ill. Visitors are encouraged to USE GARBAGE CANS AND RECYCLE deposit recyclable materials in marked re- Do not leave garbage anywhere in the ceptacles located in most developed areas park and make sure to pack out what you and campgrounds. pack in. Leaving trash behind not only makes Recycling in the park is extremely im- natural areas look unappealing, but it can portant in reducing the amount of trash also harm the flora and fauna. directed to landfills. Using reusable water Garbage cans do not exist out in the wil- bottles instead of one-time use bottles is derness, so pack a small litter sack with you just one way visitors can reduce waste. when you hike. If you see garbage in an area, please pack it out. No one expects you CHOOSE GREEN LODGING Grand Teton Lodge Company, Forever

NPS Resorts and Flagg Ranch Company all have green commitments they adhere to in their resorts. The concessioners comply with envi- ronmental standards set by the park and go above and beyond. Currently, Grand Teton concessioners have implemented recycling programs for paper, old corrugated containers (OCC), glass, aluminum and plastic containers. These programs help drastically reduce waste going to the landfill and can be used to create new products.

WESTERN CENTER FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION The Western Center for Historic Preser- vation (WHCP) is located in Moose, Wyo- ming, and dedicated to the preservation and maintenance of cultural resources in Western national parks. The WCHP recently completed rehabbing the White Grass Dude Fish for cutthroat and lake trout in the cold Ranch. The project began in 2005. mountain water of serene Jenny Lake. The site creates a commitment to his-

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torical preservation and craftsmanship VOLUNTEER IN PARKS PROGRAM JUST FOR KIDS authentic to the period. Restoring historic The VIP Program gives volunteers the buildings helps to create new sites for visi- chance to take part in a variety of vital tors and preserve the historical integrity volunteer work that helps keep the park BECOME A JUNIOR RANGER EXPLORE ELK ISLAND of the area. For more information, visit running smoothly. Some of the projects Pick up an activity newspaper at any park Tour boats from Colter Bay Village Ma- nps.gov/grte/historyculture/wchp.htm. involve campground and trail mainte- visitor center and start earning your official rina visit this big island in the middle of nance, working in visitor centers and National Park Service Junior Ranger badge. Jackson Lake (the cruise includes break- YOUTH CONSERVANCY PROGRAM organizational work. Hammer Corps vol- Answer all the questions in the newspaper fast, lunch or dinner). To book a boat tour, The Youth Conservancy Program (YCP) unteers help maintain or restore historic and turn it in at a visitor center to receive please call the Grand Teton Lodge Company in Teton offers young adults a reward- structures. For more information about your badge ($1 donation is requested). Join at (307) 543-3100 or (800) 628-9988. ing opportunity to work over the sum- volunteering with the VIP Program in a ranger-led program for a fun and educa- mer in the park. Most members complete Grand Teton, call (307) 739-3656 or visit tional two-hour program just for kids be- LAND THE BIG ONE! trail maintenance while others’ projects volunteer.gov. tween the ages of 8 and 12. Kids under 14 years old can fish for free focus on fire management and resource in park waters with an adult who has a valid preservation. For more information, visit PRESERVING HABITATS LISTEN TO CAMPFIRE STORIES Wyoming fishing license. Guided lake and nps.gov/grte/supportyourpark/ycp.htm. Grand Teton is considered a part of Rangers visit park campgrounds to share river fishing trips and lake boat rentals are the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and informative stories during evening pro- available. Kids 14 to 18 years old pay re- provides habitats for a plethora of flora grams. You’ll hear about wildlife, geology, duced rates for their fishing licenses. and fauna (see the “Nature & Wildlife” early explorers, American Indians and other LEAVE NO TRACE chapter). The park keeps key areas safe favorite Grand Teton tales. Check the park MUSIC IN NATURE Leave No Trace is a national program that for wildlife and species that need extra newspaper for more information. The Grand Teton Music Festival partners teaches people how to enjoy the outdoors re- protection. with Grand Teton National Park for the Mu- sponsibly, and promotes and inspires proper Grand Teton is home to formerly endan- INTRODUCE YOUR sic in Nature Program. A small group of stewardship of America’s public lands. Many gered species, such as the bald eagle, gray FAMILY TO NATURE musicians perform free daily concerts in- land management agencies are cooperating wolf and lynx. Their removal from the list is Pick up a Naturalist Family Backpack at spired by nature at key visitor locations. Kids partners in this program. You can help mini- a victory. The park provides nesting areas Craig Thomas Discovery and Visitor Center. can earn Junior Ranger certification by at- mize impacts to the natural resources and so- for birds such as the sage-grouse. Each backpack is equipped with supplies to tending the program. cial experiences of other visitors by practicing track, sketch, paint and journal about Grand these seven principles. For more information,

AIR POLLUTION Teton National Park. Grab a Nature Explor- NPS please visit LNT.org. Despite the air being amongst the er’s Backpack at the Laurance S. Rockefeller • Plan ahead and prepare. • Travel and camp on durable surfaces. cleanest in the United States, air pollu- Preserve Center and learn about journaling • Dispose of waste properly. tion from heavy visitation can become a through activities designed to promote a • Leave what you find. problem. Grand Teton is not in immediate sense of discovery. • Minimize campfire impacts. threat from air pollution, but it is always • Respect wildlife. important to be mindful of our impact on BECOME A GRAND • Be considerate of other visitors. the parks. TETON SURVIVOR Consider applying these principles during Due to the large distances in between Kids ages 12 to 18 can pick up a Grand your travels. We always need your help in locations, the best way to explore the Teton Survivor booklet at any park visitor preserving our shared lands for future genera- Tetons is by car. However, carpooling center. Travel through the park to complete tions. It is the most important thing you can is an effective way to reduce traffic and the challenges in the booklet and earn a do for the places you love. Make the commit- emissions. The park has a $30 admission Grand Teton Survivor sticker. The booklet ment to Leave No Trace today. You can make fee for a carload. It pays to travel in larger tests endurance, willpower, dexterity and a difference. Learn about Grand Teton’s history, geology, or groups and is more fun with friends! knowledge. wildlife on a trip with a ranger.

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WALKING & HIKING the path cut through granite by Civilian Con- TETON VILLAGE TRAILS servation Corps workers in the 1930s. After Located at the gateway to Grand Teton Inspiration Point, the next 3.5 miles to the National Park, Teton Village and the Jack- The best way to see the park’s grandeur guiding, ranging between a half-mile and forks of Cascade Canyon are relatively flat. son Hole Mountain Resort Aerial Tram is on foot. There are many beautiful hikes 23 miles long with free brochures or inter- Lake Solitude sits another 4 miles down provide access to amazing hiking trails rang- in the park at a variety of skill levels, but be pretive signposts to point out interesting the trail. The trail continues more than 20 ing from moderately easy to strenuous. Ride sure to consider your limitations when se- features. miles into the backcountry with elevation the tram’s 4,139 vertical feet to the top of lecting a trail. Stop at any visitor center for Many of the routes in the park can be changes of up to 3,589 feet, depending Rendezvous Mountain while experiencing advice about trails and hiking conditions. completed in a day or less. If you plan an on how far you go. Veteran hikers say the 360-degree aerial views of the surround- Always keep in mind that you will be overnight trip, you’ll need a backcountry view improves with every step farther into ing Tetons and Snake River Valley. At the top, sharing the wilderness with native wildlife. permit, available at the Craig Thomas Dis- the mountains. This trail also connects to all hikers have their choice of a variety of trails Consult a ranger or the park newspaper covery and Visitor Center, Colter Bay Visitor trails in the southern end of the park via the that make their way through subalpine tun- about avoiding confrontations with wild Center and Jenny Lake Ranger Station. Valley and Teton Crest trails. dra abundant with seasonal wildflowers and animals and having a minimal impact on the Ranger-led trips to Inspiration Point de- diverse wildlife. From the summit, backpack- environment. See the “Bears” chapter for CASCADE CANYON TRAIL part from the Jenny Lake Visitor Center ev- ers can join the 39-mile-long Teton Crest more information. This is the showcase trail of the park. ery summer morning at 8:30 a.m. Inquire at Trail that extends between Teton Pass Grand Teton National Park contains more Take the shuttle boat across Jenny Lake a visitor center or check the park newspaper and String Lake in the park. The Valley Trail, than 250 miles of maintained trails. Routes (modest round-trip fare required) to trim two for more details. which originates at the base and travels six in the valley tend to be easier and shorter miles off of the hike. From the boat dock, There is no access to Hidden Falls for to seven miles to Phelps Lake in the park, than mountain hikes. Several trails are self- hike one mile to Inspiration Point following the 2016 summer season due to a major trail is another great option for hikers who want restoration project. Parking at South Jenny to experience lush forests with a refreshing Lake is severely limited because of construc- destination at the pristine lakeshore. More

NPS tion work; visitors are advised to arrive be- details on all of the trails can be found at the fore 9:00 a.m. or after 4:00 p.m. for the best activity center at the base of the mountain in chance of getting a space. Teton Village.

WHAT TO BRING

The many hiking trails in Grand Teton National snacks and protective clothing in case of sud- Park provide prime views of wildlife, exquisite den rain or windstorms (and possibly snow). A scenery, fresh air and exercise, but no matter small first-aid kit and insect repellent are the difficulty of the trail, the journey can become also good ideas. It is better to overcompensate dangerous. You never know what awaits you on than come up short in an emergency. While hik- the trail, so it’s important to come prepared. ing in bear country, it is recommended that you Wear comfortable shoes with good traction carry bear spray and have it readily available to on easy trails. Wear sturdy, broken-in boots and use and the knowledge of how to use it. quality outdoor socks for more difficult ter- Most veteran hikers will tell you: going up, you rain. Nothing ruins a backcountry outing faster get tired; going down, you get hurt. Since many than a blister! hikes in the Tetons end with a long descent back Always bring sunscreen (elevation increases to camp, please take care to avoid injury and the chance of sunburn), water, high-energy don’t overextend yourself. The park offers challenging hikes through rugged terrain, as well as easy, scenic paths.

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Popular trail leads into Cascade Canyon with views of Moderate DAY HIKES Forks of Cascade 13.0 miles the Grand, Mt. Owen and Teewinot. Consider taking Strenuous Canyon 7 hours Round-Trip Difficulty the shuttle boat to cut your trip in half (fees apply). 1,057 feet Distance Elevation Follow Cascade Canyon trail. North Fork leads to Trail Description Time Gain 18.4 miles Strenuous Lake Solitude Lake Solitude and views of the Grand and Mt. Owen. 10 hours 2,252 feet Headwaters Lodge & Cabins at Flagg Ranch Consider taking the shuttle boat to shorten your trip. Follow Cascade Canyon trail. South Fork leads to Polecat Creek West side of level loop follows ridge above a marsh, 2.5 miles Easy South Fork of 23.2 miles Strenuous Hurricane Pass and views of Schoolroom Glacier. Loop Trail habitat for waterfowl and other wildlife. 2 hours Level Cascade Canyon 12 hours 3,589 feet Consider taking shuttle boat to shorten your trip. Colter Bay Follow Paintbrush Canyon trail through 12.4 miles Strenuous Holly Lake Level trail follows east and north shoreline of Colter seasonally abundant wildflowers. 8 hours 2,535 feet Lakeshore Trail Bay then follows perimeter of a forested peninsula 2.0 miles Easy Hike up Paintbrush Canyon, over Paintbrush Divide, Very jutting into Jackson Lake, providing views of the 1 hour Level Paintbrush- 19.2 miles and down Cascade Canyon. An ice axe may be Strenuous Teton Range. Cascade Loop 14 hours necessary until August. 3,845 feet Heron Pond & Follow mostly level trail to ponds to see birds and 3.0 miles Easy Swan Lake other wildlife. 2 hours 40 feet Lupine Meadows Amphitheater and Hike up to glacial lakes surrounded by subalpine 9.6 miles Strenuous Forests, meadows, ponds and streams along trail 8.8 miles Easy Hermitage Point Surprise Lakes meadows. 8 hours 2,958 feet provide wildlife habitat. Terrain is gently rolling. 4 hours 100 feet 8.2 miles Strenuous Garnet Canyon Trail leads to the mouth of Garnet Canyon. Lunch Tree Hill Short trail with interpretive signs leads to top of hill 0.5 mile Easy 7 hours 2,160 feet overlooking Willow Flats and Teton Range. 1/2 hour 80 feet Taggart Lake Two Ocean Lake Menor’s Ferry See an original homestead on the Snake River, 0.5 mile Easy Historic District includes the Chapel of Transfiguration. 0.5 hour Level Traverses conifer forests along the south shore 6.4 miles Moderate Two Ocean Lake Trail climbs through area burned in 1985, then 4.0 miles Moderate and aspens and meadows on the north shore. 3 hours 80 feet Bradley Lake down a glacial moraine to Bradley Lake. 3 hours 397 feet 9.1 miles Moderate Emma Matilda Lake Follows lakeshore with views of the Tetons. Phelps Lake 1.8 miles Moderate 5 hours 440 feet Trail climbs moraine to overlook Phelps Lake. Overlook 2 hours Follows Two Ocean Lake’s north shore, climbs to Grand Two Ocean & Emma 12.9 miles Moderate Trail traverses area burned in 1985 to reach 3.2 miles Moderate View Point for 360° views, then follows south shore of Taggart Lake Matilda Lakes Taggart Lake. 2 hours 277 feet Emma Matilda Lake back to Two Ocean Lake. 7 hours 710 feet Taggart Lake- Trail traverses area burned in 1985 and climbs 4.0 miles Moderate Leigh Lake Beaver Creek glacial moraines surrounding Taggart Lake. 3 hours 277 feet Follows forested shore of Leigh Lake, with close 2.0 miles Easy Leigh Lake Death Canyon-Static Trail climbs up and then down to Phelps Lake, 7.6 miles Strenuous views of Mount Moran. 1 hour 40 feet Peak Trail Junction followed by a climb into Death Canyon. 6 hours 1,061 feet Follows forested shore of Leigh Lake, to the 7.4 miles Easy Bearpaw Lake Follow Granite Creek to subalpine meadows 20.8 miles Strenuous grassy shores of Bearpaw Lake. 4 hours 40 feet Marion Lake around Marion Lake. 12 hours 2,880 feet String Lake Trail climbs to overlook, then descends to Phelps 4.0 miles Strenuous Trail circles the lake through a burned area just 3.3 miles Easy Phelps Lake String Lake Lake. Return involves steep hike up to overlook. 4 hours 987 feet below Rockchuck Peak and Mount St. John. 3 hours 120 feet Switchbacks through whitebark pine forest to Very 15.6 miles 6.6 miles Easy Static Peak Divide impressive views. An ice axe may be necessary Strenuous Jenny Lake Loop Mostly level trail skirts lake shore. 10 hours 4 hours 100 feet until August. 4,020 feet This trail follows Jenny Lake’s south shore, then Top of the Tram (fees apply) climbs to a view of the cascade. Consider taking a 5.0 miles Moderate Start at the top and hike down through alpine 12.4 miles Moderate Hidden Falls shuttle boat (fees apply) to shorten your trip. Due to Granite Canyon 3 hours 150 feet meadows to Teton Village. 7 hours 4,135 feet recent construction, contact the park at (307) 739- 3300 for closures. New this summer, this trail travels to/from the 1.7 miles Moderate Follow trail to Hidden Falls, then continue up Cirque Trail summit of Rendezvous Mountain to the top of the Moderate 1-2 hours 1,350 feet to Inspiration Point overlooking Jenny Lake. 5.8 miles Bridger Gondola and the Piste/Deck Restaurants. Inspiration Point Strenuous Consider taking the shuttle boat to cut your trip 4 hours Hike alpine and subalpine terrain to Marion Lake. A Moderately 417 feet 11.8 miles in half (fees apply). Contact park for closures. Marion Trail fee is charged for the tram. Hiking the trails is not Strenuous 7 hours CHART CONTINUED IN PAGE 43 recommended until snow has melted, by late July. 1,206 feet

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CAMPING Snake River with views of the surrounding NPS mountains and valleys. Open from June until the end of September, this camp- Grand Teton National Park has estab- Bridger-Teton National Forest, Caribou- ground features 24-hour showers, laundry lished campgrounds, designated back- Targhee National Forest and the com- facilities, tent sites, newly built Camper country campsites and backcountry munities of Jackson and Teton Village in Cabins, and pull-through RV sites with full camping zones for your use. If you have Wyoming and Victor and Driggs in Idaho hook-up (20, 30 and 50 amp electric). Res- the required backcountry permit, you’re also have public campgrounds. ervations are highly recommended during free to pitch your tent at designated lake- Gros Ventre has more than 300 sites summer months. shore sites. Always remember to tell and a trailer dumping station. It is open from someone where you plan on camping for early May to late October. This campground BACKCOUNTRY CAMPING ZONES the night. is one of the largest in the park and usually Overnight backcountry use is allowed reaches capacity latest in the day. There are in Grand Teton National Park with a per- CAMPGROUNDS also five group camping sites. Advanced mit, which now includes a fee. Campsites There are six concessioner-operated reservations are requested. include lakeshore sites that allow fires in campgrounds located throughout the park. Jenny Lake has 51 sites (tents only). established grates, higher-elevation sites Each campground offers sites on a first Open from late May to late September, where fires are prohibited and several re- come, first-served basis for a nightly fee this location is extremely popular and usu- mote camping zones above 7,000 feet. (two campgrounds are RV parks that ac- ally fills early in the morning. There is easy Backcountry campsites are limited and cept advanced reservations). Reservations access to Cascade Canyon trails from this awarded on a first come, first-served ba- are accepted for group sites at Gros Ven- campground. sis. You can pick up permits in person tre (75 people max) and Colter Bay (100 Signal Mountain has 81 sites and a at the backcountry desks in the Craig people max) campgrounds. Group reser- trailer dumping station. It is open from Thomas Discovery and Visitor Center, The Tetons provide a magnificent backdrop for camping. vations may be made by calling the Grand early May to late October. These sites at Colter Bay Visitor Center or the Jenny Teton Lodge Company at (307) 543-2811 usually fill up by mid-morning. Lake Ranger Station. Note that 30 percent or (800) 628-9988, or faxing a request to Colter Bay has 335 sites, showers, a of the available permits may be obtained RV/TRAILER INFORMATION (307) 543-3046. There is a modest per- laundry center, a grocery store, a trailer in advance by reservation via the park’s Recreational vehicles are allowed at all night, per-person fee for group camping. dumping station and propane. It is open website, by fax, mail or in person between campgrounds except Jenny Lake. No util- Jenny Lake campground is restricted to from late May to late September and is January 1 and May 15. For information ity services are provided, but Gros Ventre, tents only, but all other campgrounds allow the largest campground in the park. There about this process, visit the park’s website at Signal Mountain and Colter Bay camp- recreational vehicles. Trailer sites with hook- are 11 group sites. Advance reservations nps.gov/grte or call (307) 739-3309. In the grounds all have dumping stations. ups are available at Colter Bay (50 amp) and are requested. summer months call Jenny Lake Station at The Grand Teton Lodge Company Headwaters Lodge & Cabins at Flagg Ranch Lizard Creek has 60 sites. Open (307) 739-3343. also operates an RV campground with (20, 30 and 50 amp). All other campgrounds from early June to early September, When camping in the backcountry, full hookups at Colter Bay. For advance have modern comfort stations, but no utility this campground usually fills up by it is mandatory that you protect your reservations, call (307) 543-3100 or hookups. Campground fill-up varies, so it is early afternoon. food from bears and scavenging ani- (800) 628-9988. For same-day reserva- recommended that guests call ahead for sta- Headwaters Lodge & Cabins at Flagg mals by following required food stor- tions, call (307) 543-2811, ext. 1088. tus. For information about site availability, call Ranch has 171 sites and is located near the age procedures, including the use of Headwaters Lodge & Cabins at Flagg (307) 739-3603 or ask at any visitor center. portable bear-proof food-storage can- Ranch Campground, located just north Campground fees are charged per site, per SHARE YOUR FAVORITE isters. Consult a ranger or get the NPS of the park in the John D. Rockefeller, night (higher fees for RV parks with hookups). PHOTOS WITH US! pamphlet Backcountry Camping for advice. Jr. Memorial Parkway, has full hookups. The maximum stay is seven nights at Jenny FOLLOW US! To obtain the pamphlet online, please For reservations or more information, Lake and 14 nights at all other campgrounds. visit nps.gov/grte. call (800) 443-2311.

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NATURE & WILDLIFE aspenFAUNA in autumn. It’s a member of the captivatingShort-tailed and haunting.weasels areWatch brown for onthem top poplarSome family, of the related largest to and cottonwoods, smallest of inand meadows, yellow underneath where they but hunt turn for all whitevoles. in andAmerica’s its thin leaveswildlife quiver species in the live slightest in the winter.Large Also predatory called mammalsthe ermine like or grizzlystoat, Grand Teton National Park is part of the trees have naturally bloomed and beautified breeze.shadow of the Tetons. Elk, bison and andthey black have slenderbears, wolvesbodies usually and mountain less than Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. It is home this valley for thousands of years. The al- moose are common sights in the park. lionsa foot arelong typically and feed more on small elusive. rodents. to a variety of plants and animals that live pine forget-me-not is known as a cushion FAUNAPronghorn, which have the longest migra- Short-tailedSage-grouse weaselslive among are and brown depend on in diverse yet connected habitats, and con- plant for the way it grows in soft mats high tionSome of any of landthe largestmammal and in thesmallest Western of topupon and sagebrush, yellow underneath their principal but turn food all tains many rare and endangered species. in the alpine zone. Its tiny, bright-blue blos- America’sHemisphere, wildlife rove in species small bands live inacross the whitesource. in Thesewinter. large,Also calledchicken-like the ermine birds The diverse wildlife in Grand Teton soms earned its designation as the official shadowthe park’s of rollingthe Tetons. sagebrush Elk, bisonmeadows. and orhave stoat black, they bellies have and slender long, pointedbodies usutails.- National Park complements the spec- park flower. mooseThese graceful are common ungulates sights can inrun the up park.to 60 allyMales less sport than a distinctivea foot long white and breast feed andon tacular scenery. As part of the Greater Often mistaken for its cousin the sunflower, Pronghornmph (cruising, which at 35 have mph the for longestfour miles), mi- smalla black rodents. throat. During mating displays, Yellowstone Ecosystem, the largest pro- arrowleaf balsam root, with bright-yellow grationmaking ofthem any theland fastest mammal land in mammal the West in- malesSage can grouse be heard live among making and a plopping depend tected wilderness areas in the continental flowers and pungent fragrance, is a common ernNorth Hemisphere, America. rove in small bands uponnoise sagebrush,much like the their sound principal of a pebble food United States, it is home to many commu- sight along park highways in June. Deer and acrossAbout the the park’s size rollingof collies, sagebrush coyotes mead often- source.dropping These into a well.large, When chicken-like flushed, birdssage- nities. Each must supply the basic needs elk feed on the plant’s tender shoots. ows.howl Theseto one gracefulanother just ungulates after sunset. can runIt’s havegrouse black cluck bellieslike chickens. and long, pointed of wildlife: food, water, shelter and space. Big sagebrush, a gray-green shrub, upa distinct to 60 wailmph that’s (cruising both atcaptivating 35 mph andfor tails. Males sport a distinctive white Familiarity with wildlife communities and covers the valley floor of Jackson Hole. fourhaunting. miles), Watch making for them them the in fastest meadows, land breast and a black throat. During mat- behaviors allows you to improve your It may grow as tall as five feet and its mammalwhere they in Northhunt for America. voles. ing displays,WHAT males WAS YOURcan be CLOSEST heard mak - chance of viewing these animals in their trunk can reach three inches in diam- AboutLarge predatorythe size ofmammals collies, like coyotes grizzly ing a ploppingWILDLIFE noise ENCOUNTER? much like the sound environment. eter. The leaves and flowers, which oftenand black howl bears to one, wolves another and justmountain after of a pebbleTELL dropping US! into a well. When Remember that animals have the right- bloom in late August or early September, sunset.lions are It’s typically a distinct more elusive.wail that’s both flushed, sage grouse cluck like chickens. of-way everywhere in the park, including provide nourishment for the sage-grouse, the roads, trails and parking lots. All wild pronghorn and deer. creatures, from chipmunks to moose, Blue camas display pretty blue flowers can be potentially dangerous and should atop an 18-inch stalk. American Indians be respected and viewed from a distance. once gathered its edible roots as food. Blue Mothers with their young are particularly camas bloom in June throughout the wet- unpredictable and should be avoided. lands east of Jackson Lake. Maintain a distance of at least 100 yards The long, thin trunks of lodgepole pine from bears (see the “Bears” chapter for were perfect for building tepees and lodges, more information) and wolves, whether on hence its name. Lodgepole pines are the foot or in a vehicle, and give a wide berth first to make a comeback following forest to all animals including bison, moose and fires because fire allows them to regener- elk. Bison have been known to gore visi- ate, as intense heat triggers its cones to re- tors who get too close and moose can be lease their seeds. very territorial. Campers must protect their Longleaf phlox pokes its pink blossoms food from scavengers by storing it in ve- high on the Rocky Mountains, thriving de- Find Us Online or in Our Stores: hicles or by using backcountry bear-proof spite tough growing conditions. Jackson Hole/Greater Yellowstone Visitor Center Craig Thomas Discovery & Visitor Center in Moose facilities or canisters. Teton hillsides shimmer with the bright Jenny Lake and Colter Bay Visitor Centers yellow and orange colors of quaking as- Jackson Hole Airport Park Store FLORA pen in autumn. 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WATCHABLE WILDLIFE BEARS

Bears play a central role in the Greater black but tends to have silver—or grizzled— Yellowstone Ecosystem. Black bears are fre- tips, hence the bear’s name. Adults aver- quently seen in the park, and sightings of griz- age 350 pounds, although some bears have zly bears have become just as common since weighed more than 1,000 pounds. the grizzly population rebounded thanks to 1 2 3 protections provided under the Endangered BEAR CLUES Species Act. While they may look similar at a Look for signs such as overturned or torn distance, black bears and grizzlies have some -apart logs, excavated mammal burrows, differences you can learn to recognize. broken branches and twigs, and claw marks on trees. You may see scat (droppings) or BEAR COMPARISON tracks. Black bear and grizzly bear tracks are Not all black bears (Ursus americanus) distinguished by their size: grizzly tracks are 4 5 6 are black. They can vary in color from black larger and can be more than 10 inches long! to cinnamon to blond. They are generally When hiking or camping, be cautious in 1 AMERICAN BISON (BISON BISON) 4 MOOSE (ALCES ALCES) smaller than grizzlies and have much nar- areas that suggest bear activity. Make noise Almost exterminated near the turn of the 20th The antlers of bull moose grow through spring rower faces. Weighing between 135 to 315 when traveling by talking or singing so bears century, the scattered bison herds in Grand and summer to weigh about 50 to 60 pounds be- pounds, black bears have shorter, more won’t be surprised by your presence, and carry Teton are representative of the millions that once fore they’re shed in January. The long, lanky legs roamed the Great Plains. These powerful ani- of a moose help them maneuver through deep curved claws than grizzlies, which help them bear spray. (Bear bells, although a fun souve- mals can climb steep terrain, jump over fences winter snows or marshy bogs in search of suc- climb trees. nir, do not generally make sufficient noise.) and quickly outdistance humans on the run! • culent water plants. • Weight 700–1400 lbs • Grizzly bears (Ursus arctos horribillis) Weight 800-2000 lbs • Length 7-12.5 ft • Ac- Length 6–9 ft • Active year-round. Photo: U.S. are the largest carnivores in the continental IF YOU SEE A BEAR tive year-round. Photo: U.S. Fish & Wildlife. Fish & Wildlife. United States. They have a distinctive hump If you spot a bear, do not approach it. of muscle over their shoulders and a wide Moving closer for a better look or to take a 2 BEAVER (CASTOR CANADENSIS) 5 MULE DEER (ODOCOILEUS HEMIONUS) face. Their fur ranges in color from blond to picture may provoke a charge or attack. Fe- Beavers were the original attraction for Euro- Often seen grazing in meadows, the naturally American fur trappers to venture into the Tetons. timid mule deer has grown accustomed to peo-

Today, beavers continue building dams in the ple. Although it appears to be tame, the mule NPS creeks and lakes in the Teton region. They feed deer is a wild animal and may charge if it feels on the bark of aspen, pine, fir and cottonwood cornered or threatened. Its hooves and ant- trees and can often be spotted in lakes.• Weight lers are sharp, so always keep a safe distance. 70 lbs (average) • Length 3–4 ft • Active year- • Weight 70-475 lbs • Length 4-7.5 ft • Active round. Photo: USDA. year-round. Photo: U.S. Fish & Wildlife.

3 ELK (CERVUS ELAPHUS) 6 OSPREY (PANDION HALLAETUS) Elk are some of the most recognized creatures in Osprey live in the park and have excellent eyesight. Grand Teton, thanks to the adjacent National Elk Ref- They feed almost entirely on fish, using their well- uge. In autumn, the call of bull elk fills the air. Bull adapted barbed talons, closeable nostrils and re- elk lose their antlers every spring; new antlers grow versible toes to dive after prey. Ospreys usually quickly and are covered with a velvet coating during mate for life and take part in five-month partnerships summer. • Weight 700-1,400 lbs • Length 6.5–10 to raise their young. • Size 21-24 in long, 6 ft wing- ft • Active year-round. Photo: Photo: Wilson Hui span • Active in winter. Photo: Rodney Campbell. The grizzly bear is the largest carnivore in the continental U.S.

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male bears with cubs or bears defending a DON’T FEED THE BEARS IDENTIFYING GRAND TETON’S BEARS carcass are especially dangerous. Always When bears become accustomed to eat- Grizzly Bear Black Bear be alert. ing human food and garbage, their role in If you encounter a bear, do not run or the park’s natural environment changes.

make abrupt moves. Bears are hunters and They often turn into annoying or aggressive instinctively chase anything that flees. A intruders who must be killed if they become bear may “bluff charge” and stop short of a threat to visitors. Remember, a fed bear touching you. If possible, stay still until the is a dead bear. It is up to each person who bear calms down, then slowly back away. enters the park to take the necessary pre- If you cannot detour, wait until the bear cautions to be responsible and safe by bear- moves away from your route. If the bear proofing all food and related supplies. knocks you down, curl into a ball and pro- Prints tect your stomach and neck. BEAR-PROOF FOOD As a precaution for hikers in bear coun- STORAGE REQUIRED try, it is recommended that you carry bear To protect yourself and the bears: spray and have it ready and available to • Never leave food, trash or other scented Color Grizzly Bears vary from blond to black in color. They are typically medium to Black bears actually vary in color from use. Report all bear sightings to the near- items unattended. dark brown. Their long guard hairs often black to brown, cinnamon or blonde, and est NPS ranger. Someone else’s safety may • Prepare food at least 100 yards from your have a lighter tip, giving the bears their have a distinctive tan snout. depend on your information! tent site and do not store food in your tent ‘grizzled’ appearance. or sleeping bag. Size Males weigh 500 pounds on average Males weigh between 210-600 pounds • Properly store all food and odorous items (225 kg) and can weigh up to 1,000 (95-272 kg), sows between 135-160 pounds. Sows average 375 pounds. lbs (61-73 kg). in metal storage boxes where provided, Height 3.5 feet (1 m) 3 feet (0.9 m) sealing items in air-tight containers to minimize odors. Body The grizzly has a distinctive shoulder Black bears lack the grizzly’s hump and their hump that is actually muscle mass. rumps are higher than front shoulders. • Clean fire grills and picnic tables Shape Face Grizzlies have a concave profile with a after use and put all trash in a proper Black bears have a straight facial profile depression between the eyes and the with a relatively long muzzle. Ears are trash can or in your vehicle. end of the snout. Ears are round and long, pointed and prominent. • If metal storage boxes are not avail- proportionately small. able, seal all food and odorous items in Claws Grizzly claws are long, between 2–4 Black bear claws are less than two airtight containers and lock them in your inches (5–10 cm), and formidable. They inches long, usually dark colored, vehicle’s trunk. are often clearly visible in the tracks. sharp, curved, and good for climbing. • In the backcountry, pack your food and Life 15–20 years in the wild; more than 30 15–20 years in the wild; more than 30 odorous items in approved portable bear- Expectancy years in captivity. years in captivity. proof food canisters available where back- Behavior • Usually more aggressive than black • Usually less aggressive than grizzly bears. bears. Females will aggressively • Often den in open spaces under country permits are issued. These are protect cubs. tree roots and rocks at low to required for use by campers in the park’s • Day beds in dense vegetation are used middle elevations. backcountry.You can also use the metal to rest and escape the summer’s heat. • Active mainly during dawn to dusk, but • Mostly active during dusk and dawn, may be active any time of day or night. storage boxes available at certain back- although can be active any time of day. • Excellent tree climbing ability is used country sites. Proper food storage is re- • Strength is exceptional. They to escape predators and other bears. quired by park regulation. routinely roll huge rocks and logs Threatened mothers send cubs climbing looking for food. to feed on nuts and fruit in trees. • Follow all park rules on bear-proofing food • Powerful digging ability allows them to • Cubs weigh about one-half pound at supply. Ask at a visitor center for a pam- feed on roots, bulbs and rodents and birth and stay with their mother up to phlet on backcountry and bear safety. dig dens on steep mountain slopes. 1.5 years.

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The ecosystems of America’s national behavior so that you can be prepared for and state parks and public lands are among what it will do next. the most diverse on the planet—from the • The eyes have it. Capturing your subject’s wetlands of the Everglades to the tem- eyes will lead the viewer into the picture perate rain forests of Olympic National and make your image more impactful. Park and the deserts of Death Valley to Always keep the eyes in focus and try to the mountains of Yellowstone and Grand place them in the power points (the inter- Tetons. For both aspiring and experienced section of rule of third guidelines). photographers, the goal of any trip to a na- • Keep a safe distance. You’ll want to keep tional park is to capture its endemic wildlife. a minimum of 25 yards between you and Taking photographs of animals presents a your subject and more than 75 yards for unique set of challenges. Landscapes cooper- larger predators. That means that you’ll ate; wildlife does not. Not only are animals need a big telephoto lens if you want to get likely to react to a photographer’s presence, up close and personal. but they are also driven by their own instincts • Shoot in burst mode. Instead of taking a and behavior, which can make capturing them single frame, increase the probability that difficult. The tips below will help you com- you’ll capture the behavior, head position or pose better wildlife images of all creatures angle by capturing multiple frames. great and small—from the bison to the tiniest • Be prepared. Wildlife, and particularly hummingbird and everything in between. birds, move quickly and without provoca- • Use a tripod. If you are using a large tele- tion. Practice your panning skills to better photo lens, consider investing in a gimbal catch birds when they alight. head, which will make it easier to track your • Timing is everything. The best time to subject. photograph wildlife is during the golden • Know your subject. Before you take out hours—at dusk and dawn—when the light your camera, understand your subject’s is soft and less likely to cast harsh shadows across your subject’s face. • Keep it simple. The easiest way to draw attention to your subject is to use a simple background. Use a shallow depth of field to blur any distracting backgrounds. JPecha/iStock • Aim for the action. Make your image more compelling by capturing your subject exhibiting its natural behavior—fly- ing, hunting, eating or caring for young. The best way to take better photographs is to practice, and you don’t need to go far. Buy a bird feeder and build a studio in your Don’t miss your shot! Be aware of your backyard, where you’ll be able to create surroundings. your own version of A Star(ling) is Born.

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