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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
J. Manges Cabin
J. Manges cabin below the Grand Teton
Dan Ng
James Manges Collection of the Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum, #2004.0102.605 James “Jimmy” Manges established a 160-acre homestead in 1911 at the confluence of Taggart and Cottonwood Creeks. Manges, a skilled craftsman, built his distinctive cabin—likely the first two-story structure in this area—with a steep, overhanging roof to shed snow. For the next 15 years, Manges struggled to run his ranch. His land later became home to three different vacation ranches: the Elbo Ranch, the Double Diamond Ranch, and the X Quarter Circle X Ranch. The park now uses his cabin for storage and the pasture to graze horses and mules used for trail work and ranger patrols. In 1998, the Manges Cabin was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. How to get there: Park at Cottonwood Creek picnic area just north of Taggart Lake Trailhead to view the cabin from the pasture, or take a walk on the Taggart Lake Loop Trail walking north and west toward Taggart Lake. |
Did You Know?
Did you know that the bark on Aspen trees looks green because it contains chlorophyll? Aspen bark is photosynthetic, a process that allows a plant to make energy from the sun, and helps the tree flourish during the short growing season.