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Grand Teton National Park & John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkwayvisitors attending a guided interpretive walk to Inspiration Point
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Grand Teton National Park & John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway
Guided Tours
 

Park rangers provide a wide variety of activities for park visitors including hikes, slide shows, childrens's activities and wildlife viewing. While most programs are offered during the busy summer season, fall brings wildlife caravans for elk watching and spring is the time to visit if you would like to see the sage grouse strut.

Winter Programs
Join a ranger for an educational and fun hike through the snow. Rangers offer guided snowshoe hikes from the Craig Thomas Discovery and Visitor Center. Programs begin on December 19th and run through March, snow depth permitting. Reservations are required, call (307) 739-3399 for more details and to make reservations. Reservations are accepted beginning on December 1, 2009.

A $5 donation is suggested for the rental of snowshoes (provided during the ranger program), the program is free. Please wear appropriate winter clothing (e.g. hat, gloves, snow/wind pants, etc.) and don't forget your sunscreen and sunglasses.

Snowshoe Hike Schedule
Programs are offered daily at 1:30 p.m. and last two hours, ending at 3:30 p.m. Winter nature loop to the Snake River: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Hike to the Murie Ranch Historic Landmark: Sundays and Wednesdays.

Summer and Autumn Program Schedules
Look in the current park newspaper, available on the web or at any park entrance stations, for a detailed listing of available programs.

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Pika with a mouth full of grass  

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.

Last Updated: November 04, 2009 at 17:06 EST