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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 »
Photos & Multimedia
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Experience a virtual hike around String Lake from your computer with the Grand Teton National Park's brand new eHike. Visit the photo gallery to view park images. Celebrate 40 years of the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway! Check out our anniversary blog, 40 days to 40 years, featuring hikes, history, wildlife, and other tidbits relating to the Parkway!
Lenticular clouds hover over the Teton Range with windswept snow and sagebrush in the valley below.
KFinch Photo
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Did You Know?
Did you know that pikas harvest grasses so they can survive the long cold winter? These small members of the rabbit family do not hibernate, but instead store their harvest as “haystacks” under rocks in the alpine environment.