Grand Teton National Park

Grand Teton National Park

The News from Grand Teton

Grand Teton National Park to Close for Winter Oct. 31

Jackson Hole residents and park visitors are reminded that two roads within Grand Teton National Park will close to vehicular traffic for the winter season beginning Friday evening, October 31, 2008.

Seriously Injured Hiker Located After Major Search

A seriously injured hiker was located and rescued from Avalanche Canyon on the afternoon of Wednesday, August 6th, following an extensive effort that involved 65 searchers from the park and several other agencies. Richard Felder, 58, of Houston, Texas, was descending Avalanche Canyon on Tuesday morning when he slipped on a snowfield just below Snowdrift Lake and tumbled at least 10 feet over a cliff. Felder suffered internal and head injuries and several broken bones and was unable to resume hiking.

National Parks Make Budget-Friendly Family Vacations

"A moose!" exclaimed my 10-year-old son Matt, "A real moose!"

We screeched to a halt along the side of the road in Grand Teton National Park. Reggie, eight years old, was equally mesmerized, but three-year-old Melanie couldn't quite grasp that we were in the moose's house—and it wasn't a zoo. I still smile years later when I think about the kids' excitement. Forget the Kodak moments. The chance to share something new together—something you'd never see or do at home—is what makes those indelible family vacation memories that last forever.