Place

A Patchwork of Habitats

A map shows different fires over the years in Grand Teton National Park, which overlap and burn into one another.
Many fires over the last 100 years have burned in Grand Teton, overlapping and burning into one another. Visit the Fire History webpage to learn more (www.nps.gov/grte/learn/nature/firehistory.htm).

Stop 4 (Jackson Lake Overlook): What effects do repeated fires have on a landscape, and why is that important for forests and wildlife? Explore our Fire History page to see a map of fires in the park over the last several decades, including the ones Diane and Ron discuss.

Grand Teton National Park

Last updated: January 28, 2021