• 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 »

Park Planning 2006

2006 Planning Documents

Current planning documents can be accessed on the National Park Service Planning, Environment and Public Comment (PEPC) System. Comments can be made on documents open for public review on this site.

Recreation in the Greater Yellowstone Area
Interagency Technical Report, 2006
Title/Table of Contents, Executive Summary, condition map, recreational opportunities map.

Transportation Plan
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
news release, Final EIS>>

Winter Use Plans
For Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway
Winter Use Plans (Grand Teton), Winter Use Plans (Yellowstone), news release, newsletter (March 2006)

Jackson Hole Airport Use Agreement Extension
Environmental Assessment (EA)
news release, Jackson Hole Airport

Bison and Elk Management Plan
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
http://bisonandelkplan.fws.gov.
news release

Gros Ventre Campground Rehabilitation
Environmental Assessment (EA)
scoping notice, news release

General Management Plan (GMP)
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
In 2005, Grand Teton National Park began preparing for the multi-year process of creating a new General Management Plan (GMP) for Grand Teton National Park and the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway. This effort focuses on the mission of the units and create a vision of future desired conditions regarding resource preservation, opportunities for visitor use, facilities and operations, and coordination with partners. It will provide the framework for park management decisions for the next 15-20 years. The park will not receive funding to officially start the GMP and do public scoping/workshops until FY08 at the earliest.

Did You Know?

Aspen tree bark close-up

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.