National Park Road Trip 2011: The Lodges of Grand Teton National Park, Part II
In part two of their look at lodging options in Grand Teton National Park, David and Kay Scott checked out Jackson Lake Lodge and Jenny Lake Lodge.
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National Park Road Trip 2011: The Lodges of Grand Teton National Park, Part I
After a short stay in Yellowstone National Park, David and Kay Scott headed to Grand Teton National Park to check out some of the lodging options there as they continue to work on an update to their book The Complete Guide to the National Park Lodges.
Reader Participation Day: Do National Parks Provide Ample Wildlife Warnings to Visitors?
In the wake of last week's fatal grizzly bear attack in Yellowstone National Park, and last fall's fatal goring by a mountain goat of a hiker in Olympic National Park, are park officials doing enough to educate visitors on wildlife?
House Interior Appropriations Budget Carries Ill Winds for National Park System
A proposal concerning Fiscal Year 2012 funding for the Interior Department stands to do more than a little harm to the National Park Service's fiscal fitness, and also could theoretically degrade the watersheds that drain into the Colorado River as it runs through Grand Canyon National Park.
- By Kurt Repanshek - July 17th, 2011 6:11pm
Will Obama Administration, Wyoming Governor, Find Common Ground on Dealing With Wolves?
The outcome of wolf meetings today between Interior Secretary Ken Salazar and Wyoming Gov. Matt Mead will tell a lot about the environmental integrity of the Obama administration and the political moxie of the governor.
Artist Setting Out To "Paint the National Parks"
Following in the footsteps, and brushstrokes, of Frederick Church, Albert Bierstadt, and Thomas Moran, a New York-based painter plans to spend the next few months exploring the National Park System and "painting the national parks."
- By Kurt Repanshek - July 7th, 2011 3:15am
Website Launched To Help You Better Understand Grand Teton National Park
A crisp, highly informative website that guides you through the natural and cultural history of Grand Teton National Park has been launched with the help of the Grand Teton National Park Foundation.
- By Kurt Repanshek - July 6th, 2011 3:15am
That Grand Teton National Park Ranger Is Juan Ibanez
Earlier this month we ran a story about an anonymous Grand Teton National Park ranger who seemingly went out of his way to assist a young father and his three sons during a fishing outing in the park. Well, we now know whom that ranger is.
- By Kurt Repanshek - June 30th, 2011 7:10am
Savor The Gifts That Are Grizzly Bear 399 & Clan in Grand Teton National Park
What’s the value of a grizzly bear? For far more people than not, few things in this age of avatars surpass the thrill of seeing a grizzly bear family in its native element. The story of Jackson Hole grizzly No. 399, who emerged from the den this year with her second troop of triplet cubs in half a decade, speaks to another kind of worth. It says something about us.
- By Todd Wilkinson - June 28th, 2011 3:15am
Do You Know This Grand Teton National Park Ranger?
A simple encounter between a young ranger in Grand Teton National Park and three youngsters not only made for a great fishing experience, but just might have influenced one to a career with the National Park Service.
- By Kurt Repanshek - June 20th, 2011 3:15am
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