Grand Teton National Park
Who's Who
Many governmental, educational and nonprofit groups contribute their talents and energy to support Grand Teton National Park. Their efforts, and those of countless volunteers, help preserve the park for future generations to enjoy.
National Park Service
The National Park Service, an agency of the Department of the Interior, is the federal custodian of the park. For information, contact Grand Teton National Park, P.O. Box 170, Moose, WY 83012; (307) 739-3300 or visit online at www.nps.gov.
Grand Teton NP Concessioners
Grand Teton Lodge Company is the park's largest concessioner and operates Jackson Lake Lodge, Jenny Lake Lodge and Colter Bay Village, as well as the Jackson Hole Golf and Tennis Club just outside the park. The company has been providing quality accommodations and guest services to park visitors since the 1920s. For more details, contact the Grand Teton Lodge Company at P.O. Box 250, Moran, WY 83013; (307) 543-2811 or (800) 628-9988. Forever Resorts operates Signal Mountain Lodge on the shores of Jackson Lake; call (307) 543-2831 or (800) 672-6012. Flagg Ranch Resort, located between Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks, is also a licensed NPS concessioner and can be reached at (307) 543-2861 or (800) 443-2311.
Grand Teton Natural History Association (GTNHA)
This nonprofit organization publishes maps, books and materials about the park. It operates bookstores at Grand Teton visitor centers, on the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway, in the Bridger-Teton and Caribou-Targhee national forests, and at the National Elk Refuge. For a catalog, contact the association at P.O. Box 170, Moose, WY 83012; call (307) 739-3403; or visit the website at www.grandtetonpark.org.
Grand Teton National Park Foundation
National parks are funded by your tax dollars, but unfortunately the money they receive is only sufficient to keep the parks' basic operations open. Due to budget constraints, maintenance and improvement needs have largely gone unmet. The Grand Teton National Park Foundation was created in 1997 to help in supporting the park to meet these needs. The foundation's first proj-ect was a capital campaign to fund a new visitor center at Moose. For more information, contact the foundation at (307) 732-0629; P.O. Box 249, Moose, WY 83012; or visit www.gtnpf.org.
Grand Teton In Depth
News from the Parks
Ken Burns on Vacation/Location at Glacier National Park
September 5, 2008 - 1:39pm
It's too early for civilians. As dawn's first light falls on the jagged peaks, creeps down the dwindling glaciers and glides across glass-faced Swiftcurrent Lake, most of the tourists in the Many Glacier Hotel are still snoozing.
September 5, 2008 - 1:39pm
It's too early for civilians. As dawn's first light falls on the jagged peaks, creeps down the dwindling glaciers and glides across glass-faced Swiftcurrent Lake, most of the tourists in the Many Glacier Hotel are still snoozing.
Town Government Rejected by Tusayan
September 5, 2008 - 12:15pm
Tusayan voters have rejected creating a town government for their small community just outside Grand Canyon National Park. Voters turned down incorporation 69-56 in a divisive election over development issues. "We once again said no to massive commercial development here in Tusayan," said Clarinda Vail, a spokeswoman for the Vote No on Tusayan Incorporation group.
September 5, 2008 - 12:15pm
Tusayan voters have rejected creating a town government for their small community just outside Grand Canyon National Park. Voters turned down incorporation 69-56 in a divisive election over development issues. "We once again said no to massive commercial development here in Tusayan," said Clarinda Vail, a spokeswoman for the Vote No on Tusayan Incorporation group.
Tauck Hosts its 10,000th Guest-Volunteer in Yellowstone National Park
September 4, 2008 - 4:32pm
Tauck World Discovery celebrated a unique milestone recently when it hosted the 10,000th participant in its award-winning guest-volunteer program in Yellowstone National Park. The 10,000th volunteer was in one of three Tauck tour groups working in the Park over the weekend of July 19 - 20. The volunteers each donated a portion of their vacation time with Tauck, an escorted tour operator, to work on preservation and beautification projects in Yellowstone National Park.
September 4, 2008 - 4:32pm
Tauck World Discovery celebrated a unique milestone recently when it hosted the 10,000th participant in its award-winning guest-volunteer program in Yellowstone National Park. The 10,000th volunteer was in one of three Tauck tour groups working in the Park over the weekend of July 19 - 20. The volunteers each donated a portion of their vacation time with Tauck, an escorted tour operator, to work on preservation and beautification projects in Yellowstone National Park.
Dupuyer Elementary School Offering Students Unique Learning Experiences
September 4, 2008 - 4:24pm
Dupuyer students started class Wednesday, Aug. 27, and though their numbers are way down from last year, teacher Lydia Mild has some special educational treats for her five students. To kick off the year, the Dupuyer students are doing a comparison unit between Yellowstone National Park and Glacier National Park. According to Mild, the unit will cover migratory trails, native tribes and many other aspects of the parks.
September 4, 2008 - 4:24pm
Dupuyer students started class Wednesday, Aug. 27, and though their numbers are way down from last year, teacher Lydia Mild has some special educational treats for her five students. To kick off the year, the Dupuyer students are doing a comparison unit between Yellowstone National Park and Glacier National Park. According to Mild, the unit will cover migratory trails, native tribes and many other aspects of the parks.
Boston Trustees Discuss Township Issues
September 4, 2008 - 3:52pm
Boston Township Trustee Gerald Ritch told board members at the Aug. 27 meeting that it appeared unlikely the township could obtain state Issue I grant money to repair or replace failed septic systems of some township businesses. Ritch said a Summit County official told him Coventry Township was able to obtain money in a similar situation, but septic systems are not considered infrastructure, making it unlikely township businesses would qualify.
September 4, 2008 - 3:52pm
Boston Township Trustee Gerald Ritch told board members at the Aug. 27 meeting that it appeared unlikely the township could obtain state Issue I grant money to repair or replace failed septic systems of some township businesses. Ritch said a Summit County official told him Coventry Township was able to obtain money in a similar situation, but septic systems are not considered infrastructure, making it unlikely township businesses would qualify.
