In this short video, Grand Teton National Park provides an overview of the wildlife that can be seen along the Moose-Wilson corridor. The Grand Tetons are home to 61 mammals, and more than 200 species of birds. This film provides a quick overview of what you might see during your visit:
Many of the mammals and birds highlighted in this video can be seen while hiking. Our list of the Top 10 Hikes in the Grand Tetons provide numerous opportunities for spotting a variety of wildlife.
Furthermore, there are several trails located along the Moose-Wilson Corridor that provide outstanding opportunities for seeing wildlife. This includes the Phelps Lake Overlook, Granite Canyon, as well as the Aspen Ridge-Boulder Ridge Loop in the Laurance S. Rockefeller Preserve.
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Wednesday, May 13, 2015
Tuesday, May 12, 2015
Grand Teton National Park to Raise Entrance Fees
As part of a larger National Park Service (NPS) initiative to update entrance fees in place since 2006, Grand Teton National Park plans to implement a new fee structure starting June 1, 2015. Additional revenues generated by this fee change are expected to reach $1.2 million. The added income will be used to fund trail improvements in the Jenny Lake area; restore and stabilize historic buildings for greater understanding and appreciation of the park's history and culture; expand youth outreach programs; and resurface park roads.
The proposed change underwent a 30-day public review and comment period at the end of 2014, and the new fee structure was approved after full consideration of impacts to visitors and local communities. Grand Teton received 59 official comments and park managers heard from nearly a dozen people during a public open house. While some people expressed concern for the fee increase, others expressed support of this change.
The new fee structure, effective June 1st, includes:
• $30 for a 7-day pass to only Grand Teton by private vehicle
• $50 for a 7-day pass to both Grand Teton & Yellowstone by vehicle
• $60 for a Grand Teton Annual Pass (valid one year)
• $15 for a 7-day pass to only Grand Teton by foot/bicycle
• $20 for a 7-day pass to both Grand Teton & Yellowstone by foot/bicycle
• $25 for a 7-day pass to only Grand Teton by motorcycle
• $40 for a 7-day pass to both Grand Teton & Yellowstone by motorcycle
• $80 for an Interagency annual pass to all federal fee areas (valid one year)
"When compared to other destinations and tourist attractions across the U.S., national parks provide outstanding opportunities to experience our American heritage and make lasting memories through an affordable family vacation," said Superintendent David Vela. "The relatively modest increase in entry fees is not expected to significantly alter park visitation, which reached an all-time high in 2014 with nearly 2.8 million recreational visits recorded."
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The new fee structure, effective June 1st, includes:
• $30 for a 7-day pass to only Grand Teton by private vehicle
• $50 for a 7-day pass to both Grand Teton & Yellowstone by vehicle
• $60 for a Grand Teton Annual Pass (valid one year)
• $15 for a 7-day pass to only Grand Teton by foot/bicycle
• $20 for a 7-day pass to both Grand Teton & Yellowstone by foot/bicycle
• $25 for a 7-day pass to only Grand Teton by motorcycle
• $40 for a 7-day pass to both Grand Teton & Yellowstone by motorcycle
• $80 for an Interagency annual pass to all federal fee areas (valid one year)
"When compared to other destinations and tourist attractions across the U.S., national parks provide outstanding opportunities to experience our American heritage and make lasting memories through an affordable family vacation," said Superintendent David Vela. "The relatively modest increase in entry fees is not expected to significantly alter park visitation, which reached an all-time high in 2014 with nearly 2.8 million recreational visits recorded."
Jeff
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Higher Entrance Fees For Yellowstone National Park This Summer
Starting on June 1, 2015, Yellowstone National Park will increase entrance fees for visitors in order to fund important resource protection and visitor facility projects within the park.
“We use our entrance fees to complete critical projects that benefit park visitors and our natural resources,” said Yellowstone Superintendent Dan Wenk. “Eighty percent of the revenue we collect stays right here in Yellowstone and funds projects including road repairs, campground upgrades, rehabilitation of park structures, accessibility improvements for people with disabilities, radio and utility systems improvements, native fish restoration and aquatic invasive species mitigation.”
The park estimates that the new entrance fees will generate $11 million of revenue per year, approximately $3 million greater than current entrance fee revenue.
The new fees are summarized here:
• Vehicles: The entrance fee will be $30 per vehicle to visit Yellowstone National Park for 1-7 days. Grand Teton National Park will have a separate pass for $30. People visiting both parks can save $10 by purchasing a $50 two-park vehicle pass, also valid for 1-7 days.
• Motorcycles: Motorcycles can enter Yellowstone for $25 for 1-7 days or both parks for $40.
• Individuals: Per person fees will be $15 for Yellowstone or $20 for both parks.
• Annual Passes: Yellowstone’s annual pass will be $60. This pass offers visitors in the local area an option that is less expensive than the $80 Interagency Pass. The Interagency Pass rates will remain the same: Annual ($80) and Senior ($10). Military passes and Access passes (for people with permanent disabilities) will remain free.
Yellowstone National Park is a strong economic engine for the region and local communities. In 2014, the park generated $543.7 million in economic benefits and directly supported over 6,600 jobs. Previous fee increases have had no effect on visitation levels. The last entrance fee increase in Yellowstone National Park occurred in 2006 when fees were raised from $20 to $25 for private vehicles.
Park managers proposed a new structure for entrance fees and reached out to stakeholders through a public comment period in November and December 2014. The park solicited comments via mail and online, held meetings in Cody, WY, Jackson, WY, and Bozeman, MT, and held conference calls with Congressional Delegation staff, county commissioners, concessioners, and commercial use authorization holders. The 2014 proposal included a 1-3-day pass that was eliminated based on public comment.
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The park estimates that the new entrance fees will generate $11 million of revenue per year, approximately $3 million greater than current entrance fee revenue.
The new fees are summarized here:
• Vehicles: The entrance fee will be $30 per vehicle to visit Yellowstone National Park for 1-7 days. Grand Teton National Park will have a separate pass for $30. People visiting both parks can save $10 by purchasing a $50 two-park vehicle pass, also valid for 1-7 days.
• Motorcycles: Motorcycles can enter Yellowstone for $25 for 1-7 days or both parks for $40.
• Individuals: Per person fees will be $15 for Yellowstone or $20 for both parks.
• Annual Passes: Yellowstone’s annual pass will be $60. This pass offers visitors in the local area an option that is less expensive than the $80 Interagency Pass. The Interagency Pass rates will remain the same: Annual ($80) and Senior ($10). Military passes and Access passes (for people with permanent disabilities) will remain free.
Yellowstone National Park is a strong economic engine for the region and local communities. In 2014, the park generated $543.7 million in economic benefits and directly supported over 6,600 jobs. Previous fee increases have had no effect on visitation levels. The last entrance fee increase in Yellowstone National Park occurred in 2006 when fees were raised from $20 to $25 for private vehicles.
Park managers proposed a new structure for entrance fees and reached out to stakeholders through a public comment period in November and December 2014. The park solicited comments via mail and online, held meetings in Cody, WY, Jackson, WY, and Bozeman, MT, and held conference calls with Congressional Delegation staff, county commissioners, concessioners, and commercial use authorization holders. The 2014 proposal included a 1-3-day pass that was eliminated based on public comment.
Jeff
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Monday, May 11, 2015
When Bears Get Mixed-up With Park Visitors
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks videographer Winston Greely recently captured this footage of a black bear sow and her cubs near Gardiner in Yellowstone National Park. As the FWP mentions on their Facebook page, this serves as a reminder that wildlife can be unpredictable. It's always best to respect wildlife and give them plenty of room to roam.
What do you think - did the ranger make things worse by yelling? It seems to have created a degree of panic among the bears:
Jeff
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What do you think - did the ranger make things worse by yelling? It seems to have created a degree of panic among the bears:
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Road Construction Projects Scheduled for Grand Tetons in 2015
Various road repair and rehabilitation projectswill be underway that may result in traffic delays throughout Grand Teton National Park and the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway during the 2015 travel season. Motorists should expect several of these projects to begin in early May.
Phase 3 Pathway: Construction of the shared-use pathway segment that runs parallel to Highway 89 from Moose Junction to Antelope Flats Junction (1.2 miles) will continue from May—October. Motorists should expect 15-minute delays between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., 7 days per week from May 1 through September 30, and plan for extra time to reach their destination.
Highway 89, North Park Road, Teton Park Road and associated parking areas: Annual striping projects will be underway during June, with minimal delays possible.
Gros Ventre Road: An overlay project will take place from Kelly Warm Springs to the east park boundary in July, with 15-minute delays possible.
Highway 89 from Cunningham Cabin to the park's east entrance, Colter Bay Access Road and Leek's Marina: A chip seal project will take place in early August, with 15-minute delays possible.
Signal Mountain Road: will be closed from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of each week from late June through July for hazard tree removal.
Kelly Road: An overlay project will be underway from the town of Kelly north to Antelope Flats Road in July, with 15-minute delays possible.
Moose Wilson Road: Periodic closures due to wildlife or routine maintenance between Death Canyon Road and the Granite Canyon trailhead may occur throughout the summer and fall seasons.
Wayside turnouts and parking areas:
· Blacktail Ponds Overlook, closed May—September to accommodate the phase 3 pathway project. In addition, periodic closures of the Practice Rocks parking area will occur during various times due to construction activities on the adjacent pathway segment.
· Colter Bay Visitor Center parking areas, expect restricted parking during late August.
· South Jenny Lake parking area, expect restricted parking during September.
Construction schedules may change or be delayed due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. Visitors are encouraged to call the road conditions line at 307.739.3614, or stop at park visitor centers for current and specific information. The park's newspaper, Grand Teton Guide, includes a road construction map and can be found online at www.nps.gov/grte or picked up at any park visitor center or entrance station.
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Phase 3 Pathway: Construction of the shared-use pathway segment that runs parallel to Highway 89 from Moose Junction to Antelope Flats Junction (1.2 miles) will continue from May—October. Motorists should expect 15-minute delays between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., 7 days per week from May 1 through September 30, and plan for extra time to reach their destination.
Gros Ventre Road: An overlay project will take place from Kelly Warm Springs to the east park boundary in July, with 15-minute delays possible.
Highway 89 from Cunningham Cabin to the park's east entrance, Colter Bay Access Road and Leek's Marina: A chip seal project will take place in early August, with 15-minute delays possible.
Signal Mountain Road: will be closed from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of each week from late June through July for hazard tree removal.
Kelly Road: An overlay project will be underway from the town of Kelly north to Antelope Flats Road in July, with 15-minute delays possible.
Moose Wilson Road: Periodic closures due to wildlife or routine maintenance between Death Canyon Road and the Granite Canyon trailhead may occur throughout the summer and fall seasons.
Wayside turnouts and parking areas:
· Blacktail Ponds Overlook, closed May—September to accommodate the phase 3 pathway project. In addition, periodic closures of the Practice Rocks parking area will occur during various times due to construction activities on the adjacent pathway segment.
· Colter Bay Visitor Center parking areas, expect restricted parking during late August.
· South Jenny Lake parking area, expect restricted parking during September.
Construction schedules may change or be delayed due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. Visitors are encouraged to call the road conditions line at 307.739.3614, or stop at park visitor centers for current and specific information. The park's newspaper, Grand Teton Guide, includes a road construction map and can be found online at www.nps.gov/grte or picked up at any park visitor center or entrance station.
Jeff
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