Yellowstone forges ahead after flood of challenges
By Mark Davis Powell Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange POWELL — When Cam Sholly first arrived at Yellowstone National Park in 2018 to take over as superintendent, he immediately started discussing his core priorities. They included big ticket issues like…
Grand Teton superintendent: Pandemic visitation was ‘a glimpse of the future’
By Billy Arnold Jackson Hole Daily Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — As far as national park visits are concerned, the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem saw a significant decrease in visitation in 2022. But park managers aren’t expecting that drop to…
EV chargers coming to Yellowstone, Grand Teton gateways
JACKSON (WNE) —Eastern Idaho’s Fall River Rural Electric Cooperative will install five strategically placed Level 3 electric car charging stations along two significant scenic byways, with construction starting in the spring of 2023. The fast chargers will be placed in…
WHP to study speed data in investigation of Grand Teton vehicle fatality
JACKSON (WNE) — The Wyoming Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash in Grand Teton National Park that killed a visitor. An Australian couple was driving north in the park to visit Oxbow Bend around 11 a.m. Tuesday when they…
UNESCO report goofs; there are no glaciers in Yellowstone
By Billy Arnold Jackson Hole News&Guide Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON —There are no glaciers in Yellowstone National Park. That’s according to Yellowstone Superintendent Cam Sholly. Speaking with the Jackson Hole Daily on Friday morning about the summer season, he…
Organizer of illegal racing event in national park sentenced
JACKSON (WNE) — A Utah man facing federal property damage charges following what officials believed to be nine years of illegal motorbike races held in Grand Teton National Park was sentenced to 18 months of unsupervised probation and over $9,000…
Fire Danger Has Increased to High
The following is a news release from officials in the Bridger-Teton National Forest – Western WY– Teton Interagency fire managers have elevated the fire danger rating to high for Grand Teton National Park, the Bridger-Teton National Forest and the National…
Bear activity increasing on Moose-Wilson Road
The following is a news release and photo from Grand Teton National Park. MOOSE, Wyoming — Bears have begun to gather within the Moose-Wilson Corridor to forage on seasonally-abundant, natural foods. We need your help to provide bears ample space…
Hiking the Tetons
◆ Summer is on its way out, but there is still plenty of time to enjoy the outdoors before the snow flies. One great way to enjoy nature and get some exercise is by hiking. If you have already thoroughly…
Fire risk reduced to moderate; officials urge diligence
Western Wyo., August 10, 2022 —Teton Interagency Fire managers have adjusted the fire danger rating to moderate for Grand Teton National Park, Bridger-Teton National Forest, and the National Elk Refuge following recent rainfall and cooler temperatures. A moderate fire danger rating…