National Park Service Park News U.S. Department of the Interior The official newspaper of Grand Teton National Park and John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway Teewinot Winter 2003/2004 Welcome to Grand Teton National Park Few landscapes in the world are as striking and memorable as that of Grand Teton National Park. The Teton Range, the central feature Caring for the and focus of the park, draws the eyes for miles, captivating park American Legacy visitors and local residents alike. For generations, the Tetons have Grand Teton National Park is one of 388 touched all who have witnessed their beauty. park sites administered by the National Park Service (NPS). The NPS preserves the natural and cultural resources and values Rising abruptly from the valley floor, the Tetons offer a testament to of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of the power and complexity of nature. The mountains, valleys, lakes, this and future generations. The NPS also rivers, and skies are home to diverse and abundant plants and cooperates with partners to extend the benefits of natural and cultural resource animals. People have been living in the shadow of the Teton Range conservation and outdoor recreation for almost 11,000 years. The human history of this area is extensive, throughout this country and the world. beginning with American Indian prehistoric life, to the early Euro- Mount Moran On August 25, 1916, President Woodrow American explorers, and the more recent frontier settlement that Wilson signed the act creating the National Park Service, a new federal left more than 300 historic structures. bureau in the Department of the Interior responsible for protecting the 40 national parks and monuments then in existence, This spectacular mountain range and the desire to protect it as well as those yet to be established. resulted in the establishment of Grand Teton National Park in 1929. The Organic Act of August 25, 1916, Over time, through the vision and generous philanthropy of John D. states that: “The Service thus established shall promote and regulate the use of Rockefeller, Jr., additional lands were added, creating the present- Federal areas known as national parks, day park. This area continues to be protected through the monuments and reservations – by such means and measures as conform to the combined efforts of the National Park Service, the local community, fundamental purpose of the said parks, and the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem partners. Grand Teton monuments and reservations, which purpose is to conserve the scenery and the National Park is a dynamic example of people from all walks of life natural and historic objects and the wild life therein and to provide for the working together to protect a mountain park and its surrounding Bison Snowshoe Hike enjoyment of the same in such manner and landscape of natural and human communities. by such means as will leave them unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations.” Grand Teton National Park is truly a special and unique place. The National Park Service strives to meet With thoughtful use and careful management, it can remain so for those original goals, while filling many other roles as well: guardian of diverse generations to come. As with other sites in the National Park cultural and recreational resources; System, Grand Teton preserves a piece of the natural and cultural environmental advocate; world leader in the parks and preservation community; heritage of America for the benefit and enjoyment of future and pioneer in the drive to protect generations. America’s open space. Please join us in protecting Grand Teton National Park by following park While you are here, take a moment to put your cares aside and lose regulations and watching out for your yourself to the power of this place. We hope you will be refreshed own safety and the safety of others. Enjoy your visit. and restored during your visit, and stay connected to this magnificent landscape long after you have returned home. Elk International Visitors Phone Numbers Index Grand Teton National Park’s website ...........................www.nps.gov/grte/ Des renseignements en Français sont disponibles Visitor Services ........................................2 aux centres des visiteurs dans le parc. Phone Numbers Winter Activities......................................2 Sie konnen Informationen auf Deutsch in den EMERGENCY ......................................................................................................................911 Besucherzentren bekommen. Park Dispatch ............................................................................................................739-3300 Visitor Information ....................................................................................................739-3600 Regulations and Safety...........................3 Se puede conseguir información en Español en Weather ....................................................................................................................739-3611 el Centro del Visitante. Continental Divide Snowmobile Trail .........................................................................739-3614 Wildlife.....................................................4 Backcountry & River Information ...............................................................................739-3602 Climbing Information ................................................................................................739-3604 Yellowstone .............................................7 Campground Information..........................................................................................739-3603 TDD (Telecommunication Device for the Deaf only) ............................739-3400 and 739-3544 Park Map ..................................................8 TEEWINOT [Winter 2004] 1 Visitor Services www.nps.gov/grte/ DATES OF OPERATION SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Teton Weather Visitor Centers Cross Country Ski Tours Colter Bay Tent Cabins Snowshoe and cross-country ski (307) 543-2811 JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC ANNUAL tours. Inquire at visitor centers. Moose Visitor Center June 4–September 6 Avg. Max. Temp. (F) 25.7 31.1 39.0 49.0 60.9 70.6 79.8 78.8 68.9 55.9 38.0 26.0 52.0 (307) 739-3399 www.gtlc.com Interpretive Programs Avg. Min. Temp. (F) 1.2 3.6 11.9 22.1 30.9 37.2 41.2 39.6 32.2 23.2 13.7 1.5 21.5 Open year-round, except Check at visitor centers for December 25. Features exhibits, current information. Dornans Avg. Total Pre. (in.) 2.61 2.00 1.60 1.45 1.96 1.80 1.22 1.37 1.44 1.24 2.14 2.47 21.3 an introductory video, and an (307) 733-2522 Avg. Total Snow (in.) 44.4 30.0 20.6 9.3 2.8 0.1 0 0 0.5 4.4 25.2 39.2 176.5 Winter Lodging extensive bookstore. Located Open year-round Triangle X and Dornans’ Spur www.dornans.com Avg. Snow Depth (in.) 28.0 34.0 32.0 13.0 0000004.016.011.0 12 miles north of Jackson. Ranch provide winter lodging in the park. Jenny Lake Visitor Center Exum Mountain Guides Open June through September. Winter Camping (307) 733-2297 Heart Six Ranch Float Trips Jackson Hole Trail Rides Signal Mountain Lodge Features geology exhibits and Colter Bay Campground is Open year-round (307) 543-2477 (307) 733-6992 / May–September (307) 543-2831 closed in winter; however, book sales. Located 8 miles www.exumguides.com May–September May 8–October 17 limited winter camping is www.heartsix.com Jackson Lake Lodge www.signalmtnlodge.com north of the Moose Visitor available near the visitor Center on the Teton Park Road. center for $5.00 per night. Flagg Ranch Resort (307) 543-2811 (307) 543-2861 Jack Dennis Fishing Trips May 21–October 6 Snake River Angler Colter Bay Visitor Center Visitor Services (800) 443-2311 (307) 733-3270 www.gtlc.com (307) 733-3699 and Indian Arts Museum Late May–October May–September May–September AAC/Climber’s Ranch (307) 739-3594 www.flaggranch.com www.jackdennis.com Jenny Lake Lodge www.snakeriverangler.com (307) 733-7271 Open May–September. (307) 733-4647 June–September Features a museum, an Grand Teton Lodge Co. Jackson Hole Mountain Guides May 28–October 10 Solitude Float Trips www.americanalpineclub.org auditorium, and an extensive (307) 543-2811 (307) 733-4979 www.gtlc.com (307) 733-2871 bookstore. Located 42 miles (800) 628-9988 open year-round May–September Barker-Ewing Float Trips north of Jackson. www.gtlc.com www.jhmg.com Leeks Marina www.solitudefloattrips.com (307) 733-1800 (307) 543-2494 Mid-May–late September Flagg Ranch Marina: May 22–September 12 Jenny Lake Boating www.barkerewingscenic.com Information Station Pizzeria: May 27–September 25 (307) 734-9227 Open summer and mid-winter. June–September Colter Bay Cabins Features book sales and Moose Village Store (307) 543-2811 information about John D. (307) 733-3471 Triangle X Ranch May 28–September 26 Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway May 28–September 12 (307) 733-2183 www.gtlc.com and the Greater Yellowstone www.gtlc.com Dec. 26–March 31 area. Located 16 miles north May 22–November 1 Colter Bay Store and Marina of Colter Bay Junction. National Park Float Trips www.trianglex.com (307) 543-2811 (307) 733-5500 Winter Activities May 28–September 28 May–September Triangle X-Osprey www.gtlc.com www.trianglex.com Float Trips Climbing Guides (307) 733-5500 Exum Mountain Guides Colter Bay RV Park OARS May–September (307) 733-2297 (307) 543-2811 (800) 346-6277 www.trianglex.com Jackson Hole Mtn. Guides May 28–September 26 mid-June–mid-September (307) 733-4979 www.gtlc.com Mule Deer www.oars.com 2004 Winter Activities Update