• The Cathedral Group from the Teton Park Road

    Grand Teton

    National Park Wyoming

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  • Bears are active in Grand Teton

    Black and grizzly bears are roaming throughout the park--near roads, trails and in backcountry areas. Hikers and backcountry users are advised to travel in groups of three or more, make noise and carry bear spray. Visitors must stay 100 yards from bears. More »

  • Area closure in the area around Baxter's Pinnacle

    An area closure is in effect around Baxter's Pinnacle to protect nesting peregrine falcons. This closure precludes any climbs of Baxter's Pinnacle and usage of the walk-off gully. This closure will be in effect through 8-15-2013. More »

  • Area Closure in effect in the Elk Ranch area

    A temporary area closure is in effect in the Elk Ranch Area to protect wildlife during the denning and young-rearing period. Follow the link for a map of the closed area. More »

Be A Junior Ranger

Jr. Ranger Badge

The Grand Adventure, an activity guide for children, is available at any park visitor center. Participants earn a Junior Ranger patch or badge by completing the activities, attending a ranger-led program, and either attending a second ranger-led program or going on a hike.

Celebrate National Junior Ranger Day at Grand Teton National Park!

Come celebrate National Junior Ranger Day, Saturday April 20, 2013, 11 am to 2 pm at the Craig Thomas Discovery and Visitor Center in Moose. Activities for kids of all ages including games, a presentation by the Raptor Center and a mountain man demonstration. See the park ambulances, fire trucks and earn your Junior Ranger badge. The Grand Teton Association will offer a 15% discount on all bookstore purchases.

This family event is free and open to the public. For more information call: (307) 739-3399

Did You Know?

Bill Menors Ferry

Did you know that until the 1890s no one had settled on the west bank of the Snake River in the central part of Jackson Hole?  William “Bill” Menor built a ferry at Moose to shuttle patrons across the river, the only reliable crossing point between Wilson and Moran.