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Low Water Levels Affecting Boating Opportunities At Grand Teton National Park

Submitted by NPT Staff on August 31, 2012 - 1:23am
Early spring runoff, and low precipitation this summer, has Grand Teton National Park officials planning to halt commercial boating operations on Jenny Lake on Tuesday.

Help Your Essential Friends: Suggestions On Contributing To National Park Friends Groups

Submitted by Kurt Repanshek on August 29, 2012 - 1:50am
Throughout the summer we've been celebrating the work of national park friends groups. While the summer is coming to an end, their good work continues throughout the year. And with that in mind, they could use your support to fund that work. Here's a look back at some of the park system's "essential friends" and how you can support them.

Reader Participation Day: Should The National Park Service Ban Solo Hikers In Grizzly Bear Territory?

Submitted by NPT Staff on August 29, 2012 - 1:44am
Does the National Park Service have to rethink its rules when it comes to backcountry travel in known grizzly bear habitat? That question grows in importance in the wake of last week's fatal mauling of a backpacker in Denali National Park.

Grand Teton National Park Officials Considering Redevelopment Of Colter Bay Village

Submitted by NPT Staff on August 24, 2012 - 1:15am
Grand Teton National Park officials are planning to redevelop the Colter Bay Village area of the park.

Discriminating Explorer: Enjoy Western National Parks With Tips From National Park Friends Groups

Submitted by NPT Staff on August 22, 2012 - 1:44am
August is on the run, but that doesn't mean the time to get the most out of your favorite national park in the western part of the country has passed by. Take the following tips from friends groups in Big Bend, Glacier, Grand Teton, and Yellowstone national parks to heart and you'll create years of memories.

Grand Teton National Park Foundation Lands $25,000 Grant From Coca-Cola For Youth Conservation Program

Submitted by NPT Staff on August 21, 2012 - 1:26am
Teens will be put to work improving trails in Grand Teton National Park thanks, in part, to a $25,000 grant the Coca-Cola Company has presented to the Grand Teton National Park Foundation.

How Would You Improve The Jenny Lake Area Of Grand Teton National Park?

Submitted by NPT Staff on August 20, 2012 - 1:11am
Grand Teton National Park officials embarking on planning effort to develop renewal plan for the highly scenic and popular Jenny Lake area of the park.

Menor's Ferry Crossing The Snake River Again At Grand Teton National Park

Submitted by NPT Staff on August 18, 2012 - 1:51am
A replica of Menor's Ferry once again is crossing the Snake River in Grand Teton National Park.

Just Another Weekend In Grand Teton National Park: Climber Rescued, Tragedy Averted, Boaters Pulled To Safety

Submitted by NPT Staff on August 13, 2012 - 1:30am
How was your weekend? At Grand Teton National Park, rangers and others who work in the park had a heckuva weekend, one that required a mountain rescue, a river rescue, and cool decisions by a van driver forced off Highway 26/89/191 and into the Gros Ventre River.

Politicians, Staff Heading To National Parks During Congressional Recess

Submitted by NPT Staff on August 7, 2012 - 1:44am
Denali National Park and Preserve seems to be quite popular this August with congressional staffers, though a number of other parks also are destinations for politicians and their staff during the August recess.