Grand Teton National Park

Annual Elk Hunt Scheduled to Begin in Grand Teton National Park Oct 10

Hunters -- temporarily deputized as park rangers -- will descend on portions of Grand Teton National Park this coming weekend with hopes of reducing the park's elk population.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 4th, 2009 1:55pm

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Wildlife on the Move: Migrations in the National Parks

As the weather cools and available daylight decreases, many wild animals become restless. They know winter is on the way and they could face months of freezing temperatures and food shortages.

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By Jessica Jones - October 1st, 2009 6:00am

Backcountry Hiker Falls 300 Feet To His Death in Grand Teton National Park

A 24-year-old Pennsylvania man hiking in the backcountry of Grand Teton National Park tumbled 300 feet to his death on Teewinot Mountain.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 23rd, 2009 7:53pm

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Grand Teton National Park Slowly Closing Facilities in Advance of Winter

While fall is one of the best seasons in the national parks, if you're planning to visit Grand Teton National Park in the weeks to come, you better hurry as the park is slowly closing many of its facilities in preparation for winter.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 13th, 2009 6:00am

With the Fall Rut Beginning, Wind Cave National Park Rangers Leading Elk Bugling Programs

One of the oddest sounds you might encounter in a national park at this time of year is the high-pitched squeal of elk. Better known as "bugling," this sound is as magical as that of a wolf howl hanging in the air.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 12th, 2009 6:00am

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Two Charged With Attempted Poaching, and Other Counts, In Grand Teton National Park

Drinking and driving is well-known to be an error in judgment, but when you combine that with trying to poach elk in a national park, well, not much good can come from your efforts. For two Wyoming brothers, those alleged infractions will lead them to federal court to face multiple charges.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 11th, 2009 11:43am

Rescue from Death Canyon at Grand Teton National Park

A climber who was injured earlier this week in Grand Teton National Park can be thankful the location of his mishap wasn't predictive of the outcome. He was rescued from Death Canyon, and the irony doesn't end there. The man fell while ascending a route named Caveat Emptor.

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By Jim Burnett - August 29th, 2009 8:01am

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Climate Change and National Parks: A Survival Guide for a Warming World -- Wolverines of the Northern Rockies

If ever there was an enduring symbol of the wildness of the Rocky Mountains, it would be the wolverine. While wolves and grizzly bears usually come to mind when talk turns to the Rockies’ animals that conjure images of the wild, the diminutive wolverine possesses a legendary reputation for toughness, resilience, and, some would say, cantankerousness.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 19th, 2009 8:27pm

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A Silly Way to Die - Friends Don't Let Friends Teak Surf

It may sound like just another fad, but a recent near-tragedy for two youngsters at Grand Teton National Park offered a grim reminder about the dangers of "teak surfing." Some people are still unaware of the risks, so here's why you shouldn't let your friends or family try this deadly "sport."

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By Jim Burnett - September 3rd, 2009 11:00am

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Climate Change and National Parks: A Survival Guide for a Warming World -- Grizzly Bears

Natural events — wildﬁres, ﬂoods, windstorms — often leave behind obvious marks on the landscapes they touch. Charred trees and scorched meadows, washed out trails, and swaths of fallen trees are some of the reminders of these powerful forces. The impacts wrought by other naturally occurring events and cycles are not always so easy to discern.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 13th, 2009 12:03pm

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