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Grand Teton Park Foundation Provides Historic Cabins, Resource Restoration, And Education To Namesake Park

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February 11, 2021
The Grand Teton National Park Foundation transferred the historic Moulton Cabins to Grand Teton National Park in 2020/

The Grand Teton National Park Foundation transferred the historic Moulton Cabins to Grand Teton National Park in 2020/Drew Orlando/Sky Def Productions

Historic cabins, resource restoration, and education programs were among the $6.3 million worth of aid the Grand Teton National Park Foundation gave to its namesake park in 2020.

In its 24 years of partnership with Grand Teton National Park, the foundation has raised more than $88 million through its broad network of generous donors. This private support allows the foundation to fund projects, campaigns, and programs within the park. The foundation is committed to helping the park provide meaningful experiences for visitors while ensuring this iconic landscape remains one of the most inspiring outdoor destinations in America.

Grand Teton National Park Foundation’s focus areas in 2020 included a wide variety of education programs, volunteer efforts, and natural resource protection:

  • Transferred the ownership of the Moulton Ranch Cabins to Grand Teton, preserving the Mormon Row Historic District while providing critical seasonal workforce housing.
  • Launched the first year of construction at Pacific Creek as part of the $6.5 million Snake River Gateways campaign improving access and resource degradation along the river inside the boundaries of Grand Teton.
  • Introduced local teens to their backyard national park through outreach and introduced college students across the country to park service careers.
  • Educated countless park visitors about resource protection and safety-model programs by supporting through three volunteer programs—Wildlife Brigade, String Lakers, and Snake River Ambassadors.
  • Installed 41 bear-resistant food storage boxes in campgrounds and picnic areas as part of a multi-year effort to protect both bears and visitors.

“We are very grateful to have been able to support Grand Teton in light of the unique challenges faced in 2020. We could not accomplish all that we do without the passion, generosity, and commitment of our supporters,” Foundation President Leslie Mattson said. “It is a pleasure to partner with the park and we look forward to our continued work together.”

“We are incredibly grateful for the support of the Grand Teton National Park Foundation as we work together to achieve goals that protect this special place and enhance the visitor experience. The foundation’s partnership extends and enhances the park’s reach and capacity. I look forward to continuing our collaboration and working with the Foundation and the many individuals involved,” Grand Teton Superintendent Chip Jenkins said.

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Submitted by Cheryl Priddy on February 12, 2021 - 8:17pm.

Love The Teton, my daughter worked and lived there for many years, even had her wedding at Moulton Ranch!! It was lovely!!


Submitted by Eric Burr on February 16, 2021 - 1:50pm.

Tell Chip that noca's getting Yellowtone style crowding now too, so any thing Teton can do to hold people further east is appreciated. He's been at noca and Rainier, and so knows about our Seattle refugees. Mazama's pretty reasonable so far, but definitely busier. 


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