The official newspaper of Grand Teton National Park Grand Teton Guide & John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Fall 2014 (September 2 – October 31) Memorial Parkway Dan Ng Celebrate the 50th Anniversary director in 1945. This same year Olaus, along with his wife JOHN D. Margaret “Mardy”, brother Adolph, and his wife Louise, North ROCKEFELLER, JR. JEDEDIAH of the Wilderness Act purchased a ranch in what is now Grand Teton National Park. SMITH MEMORIAL Not wanting to work from Washington, the Murie Ranch WILDERNESS PARKWAY We seek wild country for solitude and renewal in places such as became the families’ home base and hosted many meetings of TETON Grand Teton National Park. Join us this year in celebration of the the Wilderness Society. WILDERNESS 50th anniversary of the Wilderness Act preserving wild places for all of us to enjoy. Olaus and Mardy worked to establish the National Wilderness Preservation System and set aside the land for the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. The Muries, in collaboration with Wilderness is land “protected and managed so as to preserve Colter its natural conditions and which generally appears to have been Howard Zahniser, author of the legislation for the Wilderness TETON RANGE Bay JACKSON LAKE affected primarily by the forces of nature, with the imprint of Act, and others finally saw the act introduced to Congress in 1956; signed into law on September 3, 1964. Unfortunately, man’s work substantially unnoticeable.” GRAND TETON neither Olaus Murie nor Zahniser lived to see this event. NATIONAL PARK A core principle of national parks is to preserve tracts of land in their natural state. In the 1920s, Arthur Carhart, Aldo Leopold, Grand Teton National Park has land designated as “potential” Robert Sterling Yard and others began promoting the idea of or “recommended” wilderness for inclusion in the National JEDEDIAH SMITH Legend Wilderness Preservation System. By National Park Service policy, WILDERNESS a national wilderness preservation system. In 1935 Leopold, Recommended Yard, Bob Marshall, Benton MacKaye and others formed the recommended and potential wilderness is managed in the same Moose Potential Wilderness Society to promote wilderness protection. manner as congressionally designated wilderness. Eligible USFS Designated Olaus Murie arrived in Jackson Hole in 1927 as a biologist to Wilderness is a quintessential part of the American experience. study its famous elk herd. He became involved in the Wilderness As you visit the park, remember the tireless efforts of those who GROS VENTRE WILDERNESS Society accepting a council seat in 1937 and becoming the came before us to preserve these special places. Always maintain a distance of at least 100 yards from bears and wolves, and 25 yards from other wildlife. Never Bears in the Fall position yourself between an adult and its offspring. Females with young are especially defensive. Let wildlife thrive Would you believe that bears consume up to 20,000 undisturbed. If your actions cause an animal to flee, you are calories a day in the fall? This feeding-frenzy is called too close. “hyperphagia.” Bears put on weight in fall to survive winter hibernation. Hawthorne and chokecherry bushes It is illegal to feed wildlife in the park including ground line the Moose-Wilson Road providing prime habitat for squirrels and birds. Feeding wildlife makes them dependent both black and grizzly bears. Park rangers will close this Danielle Lehle on people and often results in poor nutrition. Please follow road if necessary due to bear activity. LIVING WITH WILDLIFE challenges all of us. Whether food storage regulations. Allowing bears to obtain human you visit Grand Teton National Park on vacation or live in the food even once often results in aggressive behavior. The As you travel through the park, please “Be Bear Aware.” valley of Jackson Hole, encountering wildlife in their own bear becomes a threat to human safety and must be relocated • Both black and grizzly bears may be dangerous. environment is thrilling and potentially dangerous. or killed. • Stay at least 100 yards from bears and wolves. • Remain in your vehicle if bears are present. Observing and photographing wildlife draws many to Whatever brings you to this special place, remember the • Hike in groups, make noise and carry bear spray. this beautiful place to seek out the smallest calliope spectacular mountains and the diverse wildlife. We hope you • Keep a clean camp and always store any product with hummingbird or the largest grizzly bear. We all share a will remain connected to here long after you return home. an odor properly. responsibility to protect ourselves and the park’s animals. International Visitors Contact Information Contents Des renseignements en Français sont disponibles Grand Teton National Park Website www.nps.gov/grte Visitor Centers .......................................... 2 aux centres des visiteurs dans le parc. Grand Teton National Park Facebook www.facebook.com/GrandTetonNPS Campgrounds ........................................... 3 Grand Teton National Park Tweets twitter.com/GrandTetonNPS Safety & Weather ..................................... 4 Lost & Found www.nps.gov/grte/planyourvisit/lost-found.htm Sie konnen Informationen auf Deutsch in den Bear Aware ............................................... 5 Besucherzentren bekommen. EMERGENCY ................................................................................................................ 911 Suggested Activities ............................. 6-7 Visitor Information ....................................................................................... (307) 739-3300 Green Team & Fire ..................................... 8 Se puede conseguir información en Español en Weather ...................................................................................................... (307) 739-3611 Park Partners ............................................ 9 el Centro del Visitante. Road Construction Hotline ........................................................................... (307) 739-3614 Services & Facilities ................................. 10 Yellowstone ............................................ 11 Accessibility information available at Backcountry & River Information .................................................................. (307) 739-3602 visitor centers and on the Grand Teton Climbing Information ................................................................................... (307) 739-3604 Park Map ................................................. 12 Web site: www.nps.gov/grte. Camping Information ................................................................................... (307) 739-3603 TTY/TDD Emergency Calls Only (Park Dispatch) ............................................ (307) 739-3301 Publication of the Grand Teton Guide made possible through the generous support of the Grand Teton Association. GRAND TETON National Park National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior Grand Teton Guide Published By Grand Teton Association, a not-for- profit organization, dedicated to supporting the interpretive, scientific and educational activities of Grand Teton National Park. Superintendent David Vela National Park Editor/Designer Service Director Ann Mattson Horace Albright Park Ranger, Interpretation speaks at the 1929 Grand Teton National Park Address Park designation Grand Teton National Park ceremony. P.O. Drawer 170 Moose, WY 83012 FEW LANDSCAPES IN THE WORLD are settlers. Today, more than 300 historic in the National Park System, Grand Teton as striking and memorable as that of Grand structures remain in the park. preserves a piece of the natural and cultural Phone (307) 739-3300 Teton National Park. Rising abruptly from heritage of America for the benefit and the valley floor, the Teton Range offers a The desire to protect this spectacular enjoyment of future generations. Email testament to the power and complexity of mountain range lead to the establishment [email protected] nature. The mountains, valleys, lakes, rivers of Grand Teton National Park in 1929. John While you are here, take a moment to put and skies are home to diverse and abundant D. Rockefeller, Jr., through his vision and your cares aside, stroll through a sagebrush Web site plants and animals. generous philanthropy, donated additional meadow, hike a park trail, sit on a quiet www.nps.gov/grte lands to expand the park to the present lakeshore, and lose yourself to the power of People have been living in the shadow of boundary in 1950. this place. EXPERIENCE YOUR AMERICA™ the Teton Range for more than 11,000 years. The National Park Service cares for the The human history of this area is extensive, Grand Teton National Park is truly a special We hope you will be refreshed and restored special places saved by the American beginning with prehistoric American and unique place. With thoughtful use and during your visit, and stay connected to this people so that all may experience our Indians, to the early Euro-American careful management, it can remain so for magnificent landscape long after you have heritage. explorers, and the more recent frontier generations to come. As with other sites returned home. Visitor Centers 2014 Craig Thomas Discovery & Visitor Center Located in Moose, 1/2 mile west of Moose Junction. Open Daily. (307) 739-3399 May 1-June 3 8 am to 5 pm June 4-Sept. 21 8 am to 7 pm Sept. 22-Nov. 2 8 am to 5 pm Jenny Lake Visitor Center Located 8 miles north of Moose Junction on the Teton Park Road. Open Daily.