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Waterfalls Canyon Fire

A black and white photo shows a fire burning on a hillslope across a lake.
Waterfalls Canyon Fire, 1974

Stop 3 (Colter Bay Swim Beach): The 1974 Waterfalls Canyon Fire was one of the first fires in the National Park Service that was allowed to burn naturally. Listen to find out how it came to pass and what its legacy has been.

Grand Teton National Park

Last updated: January 28, 2021