Grand Teton National Park

Concessionaires Push Point That National Park Service Lacks Business Savvy

Today's National Park Service lacks business savvy, from trying to micro-manage businesses in the parks to being slow to respond to visitor desires and services, a Congressional subcommittee was told by business leaders whose companies operate in the National Park System.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 24th, 2015 2:30am

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House Subcommittees Dissecting National Park Service, Searching For Solutions

How can concessions agreements with the National Park Service be improved? What sort of innovations should the Park Service consider for the next 100 years? Those topics will be dissected by two House of Representatives subcommittees this week.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 22nd, 2015 3:00am

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Reader Survey Day: How Far From The National Park Parking Lot Do You Venture?

It's been said that in many national parks, visitors don't trek far from the parking lots. Which is a shame, as there's so much to see and experience in the backcountry. How far do you typically roam into the backcountry during your national park vacation?

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 22nd, 2015 3:00am

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Hit-And-Run Driver Kills Wolf At Grand Teton National Park

A hit-and-run driver killed a 75-pound wolf at Grand Teton National Park, according to park officials.

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By NPT Staff - July 10th, 2015 12:02pm

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Classic National Park Hikes: The Teton Crest Trail

Though not a long long-distance trail (only about 40 miles), this route through the high country of Grand Teton National Park draws top ratings for its natural beauty.

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By Kurt Repanshek - June 26th, 2015 8:21am

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Fire Danger Spreading Across National Parks In The West

A campfire ban was implemented in parts of Olympic National Park on Thursday, while other national parks in parts of the West were reminding visitors that it's illegal to use fireworks within their boundaries as hot, dry weather continues to push fire danger higher and higher.

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By NPT Staff - June 26th, 2015 8:22am

Black Bear Sow Put Down At Grand Teton National Park

A 3-year-old black bear that figured out vehicles might contain food was put down at Grand Teton National Park after rooting through a car before ransacking a housekeeping cart and making off with a purse.

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By NPT Staff - June 12th, 2015 2:17pm

National Park Gateway Towns Sprinkled Through List Of Top 100 "Best Small Towns"

When talk builds around some of the best small towns in America when it comes to putting down roots, you're bound to come upon a handful or so of national park gateway towns. And the folks at Liveability.com have made it official with their list of the Top 100 Best Small Towns."

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By Kurt Repanshek - June 10th, 2015 6:58pm

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Grand Teton National Park: 3 Days In The Park

From the top of Togwotee Pass east of Jackson, the Teton Range anchors Wyoming’s western horizon, its glacial horns seemingly clawing at the sky. It’s a view as stunning as it is breathtaking, and one that never leaves your memory.

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By Kurt Repanshek - June 25th, 2015 2:20pm

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Birding In The National Parks: Pelicans, Gulls, And Terns, Oh My!

It’s a warm summer day and I’m enjoying excellent views of pelicans, gulls, terns, and other waterbirds. Which national park am I in?

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By Kirby Adams - June 3rd, 2015 6:19pm

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