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July 19, 2009
Grand Teton National Park Celebrates David T. Vernon Collection with Special Lecture Series
Release #09-65. Grand Teton National Park will host a special lecture series in celebration of the David T. Vernon Indian Arts Collection.
July 17, 2009
Rangers Rescue Solo Kayaker from Snake River
Release #09-64. Grand Teton National Park rangers conducted a full-scale search for an overdue, solo kayaker on the Snake Riverl ate Wednesday night, July 15 and early Thursday morning, July 16.
Glaciers to be Discussed at AMK Ranch Lecture
Release #09-63. The current status of glaciers in the Teton Range—including preliminary findings for glacial changes over time and the implications for park resources and visitors—will be discussed by Dr. Glenn Tootle during an informative talk slated for Thursday, July 16, at the historic AMK Ranch, north of Leeks Marina, in Grand Teton National Park.
Laurance S. Rockefeller Preserve to Host Book Club
Release #09-62. The staff of the Laurance S. Rockefeller Preserve in Grand Teton National Park invites local residents and park visitors to join them for a new opportunity—a monthly book club discussion.
July 13, 2009
Passing Thunderstorm Ignites Several Fires
Release #09-61. More than 500 lightning strikes were recorded in Grand Teton National Park and on the north zone of the Bridger-Teton National Forest as an active thunderstorm moved through the greater Jackson Hole area early Monday morning, July 13.
Second Fee-free Weekend and Special Events
Release #09-60. Grand Teton National Park will mark its second fee-free weekend on July 18 and 19, by offering special ranger-led activities.
Two-day Closure for Moose-Wilson Road
Release #09-59. Superintendent Mary Gibson Scott announced today that a temporary travel closure will be in place on the unpaved segment of the Moose-Wilson Road within Grand Teton National Park from 5 a.m. Thursday, July 16, to 5 p.m.on Friday, July 17.
July 12, 2009
Injured Climber Evacuated by Helicopter from Teewinot Mountain
Release #09-58. An injured climber was evacuated by helicopter from Teewinot Mountain on Saturday afternoon, July 11, in Grand Teton National Park.
July 11, 2009
Rangers Rescue Stranded Father & Son from Snake River
Release #09-57. Grand Teton National Park rangers, Teton interagency fire personnel and emergency medical personnel rescued a father and son on Friday night, July 10 at 9 p.m. after they became separated from their small boat and stranded on a logjam in the swift-flowing Snake River.
July 10, 2009
Junior Ranger Essay Contest Winner Highlights Grand Teton
Release #09-56. With more than 400 compositions submitted for the 2009 National Park Foundation Junior Ranger Essay Contest, Jason Roy Maki, of Marysville, Washington, won second place for his piece highlighting the best of Grand Teton National Park.
July 07, 2009
Celebrate National Park and Recreation Month, Bike with a Ranger
Release #09-55. To help celebrate National Park and Recreation Month, Grand Teton National Park will offer a unique excursion: a bicycle ride with a park ranger.
July 06, 2009
Grand Teton to Alleviate Disruptions from Airport Terminal Expansion Project
Release #09-54. Grand Teton National Park has agreed to allow the Jackson Hole Airport to use a previously disturbed area for the stockpiling of construction materials and equipment needed for an upcoming airport terminal expansion project.
July 01, 2009
Two Youths Overcome by Carbon Monoxide Exposure
Release #09-53. Two nine-year-old girls from Jackson, Wyoming families suffered carbon-monoxide poisoning while “teak surfing” behind an inboard ski boat on Jackson Lake on Tuesday afternoon, June 30.
June 29, 2009
International Postage Stamp Featuring Grand Teton National Park Unveiled
Release #09-52. Over 100 people gathered at the Craig Thomas Discovery and Visitor Center in Moose, Wyoming on Sunday, June 28 to celebrate the unveiling of a new 98-cent international postage stamp featuring Grand Teton National Park.
June 26, 2009
Second Annual Grand Teton Music Festival Concerts in the Park
Release #09-51. Grand Teton National Park and the Grand Teton Music Festival have joined together to offer a second year of special programs, promoting the deep connection between nature and music.
June 25, 2009
Grand Teton National Park Conducts Commercial Vehicle Safety Inspections Release #09-50. Grand Teton National Park, in partnership with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and the Wyoming Highway Patrol, conducted two days of full-level commercial vehicle safety inspections on June 23 and 24.
