• 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 »

For Teachers

Elementary school children learn about water processes from a woman park ranger.




Grand Teton National Park offers a variety of exciting educational experiences for students and teachers, near and far. Learn about the many ways to bring students to Grand Teton National Park or the park into your classroom.

Plan a Field Trip
Bring students to the park or bring the park to your students! Find out how to schedule a curriculum-based program in the park or in your classroom.

Professional Development
Want to spend your summer as a Park Ranger in Grand Teton or another National Park? Learn about the NPS Teacher-Ranger-Teacher program.

Traveling Trunks
Find out how to borrow trunks with natural or historical props and lesson plans for use in the classroom.

Online Games
Access electronic field trips from your classroom! Two curriculum-based electronic field trips are available: Raptor eField Trip and Ball State University's Tails from the Tetons electronic field trip, games, and webisodes.

Other Resources
Find links to information about Grand Teton National Park's natural and cultural resources, WebRangers, Learn NPS, and more!

  • Grand Teton Junior Ranger Program Grand Teton Junior Ranger Program

    Earn a patch, become a Junior Ranger! Programs are offered daily during the summer. Read More

Did You Know?

Close-up of a lodgepole pine cone

Did you know that lodgepole pine trees grow on glacial moraines in Jackson Hole? Glacial moraines are ridges of rocky debris left behind as Ice Age glaciers melted. The soil on these ridges retains moisture and is more hospitable to trees than the cobbly, porous soil on the outwash plain.