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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 »
Transporation Plan and Related Documents
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Grand Teton National Park Transportation Plan Below, find links to documents related to the 2007 Grand Teton National Park Transportation Plan. Studying Travel Patterns in National Parks, P. McGowen, Montana State University, May 22, 2007. Pathway Use Report, Grand Teton National Park, Science and Resource Management, 2011 To review visitor use statistics for Grand Teton National Park, generate a report of "Traffic Counts by Location" within the NPS Stats website. |
Did You Know?
Did you know that Uinta ground squirrels, sometimes mistaken for prairie dogs, hibernate up to eight months a year? These animals leave their burrows in March or April to inhabit the sagebrush flats, but may return by the end of July.