Plus, your purchase supports education, interpretation and research initiatives in bridger teton national forest, grand teton national park, and the national elk refuge. Grand teton national park is the eighth most visited national park in the country. National park era park history discover grand teton. The book is divided into three sections covering history, closeup looks at the parks special. The book is divided into three sections covering history, closeup looks at the park s special features, and guide and adviser information. Grand teton association store has everything you need to experience, celebrate and remember your visit to this stunning landscape. Grand teton national park facts jackson hole central.
It was recently reprinted and is also available on the nps history website. Paddling, string lake rent a canoe or kayak in grand teton national park. The best time to visit grand teton national park is from midmay to late september when all the visitor centers, hiking trails and other park activities, including kayaking and fishing, are open. History of grand teton national park charles craighead, henry h. Sep 22, 2015 a brief history of grand teton national park september 22, 2015 uncategorized gliffen today grand teton national park is one of the top ten visited national parks in the country and with good reason, as tourists, mountain climbers, skiers, fly fisherman, hikers, boaters, and more flock to this awe inspiring locale in northwestern wyoming. Whether you want to see more of the park s scenery, history, geology, or wildlife, our specialist will plan with you a unique experience based on your partys interests. More than 275 photographsfrom some of the countrys best nature photographersrecreate the adventure and grandeur of this area that combines the worlds greatest collection of geothermal features, some of the wests most spectacular mountains. Grand teton national park itinerary national park foundation. Grand teton national park camping moon travel guides. The cultural history of the grand teton is rich with detail and dates back thousands of years.
These mustread yellowstone and grand teton books dive deep into the history, natural environment and wonder of wyomings two iconic national parks. Visit grand teton national park foundation on visit grand teton national park on discover grand teton is funded by the grand teton national park foundation in partnership with the national park service. Grand teton national park is an american national park in northwestern wyoming. However, the name the grand teton had early currency.
At the peak of the controversy in the early 1940s, some jackson hole residents warned that national park service control of the area meant your recreational. This book of stories was first published by the grand teton association in 1960. The tour lasts 4 hours and can be scheduled for 15 guests. The original grand teton national park, encompassing only the teton range and six lakes at the base of the mountain, was established by an act of congress in 1929. This deeplyresearched work richly illuminates the recent history of one of our superlative national parks. Learn about the geology, trees, mammals, birds, or other plants and wildlife of the area. I purchased this book and janet chapples yellowstone treasures fifth edition and.
As a concession to the ranchers and tourist operators, the park only encompassed the. All who love and strive to understand the teton landscape follow in his footsteps. Guidebooks science and nature fiction arthistorylocal kids. A resolution to investigate the questions of enlarging grand teton national park in wyoming. History in grand teton national park unlike yellowstone, grand teton cant boast of being the nations first park and a model for parks the world over. Grand teton national park by lori dittmer, paperback barnes. History of grand teton national park craighead, charles, holdsworth, henry h. Grand teton national parks lonely planet travel guide. Grand teton grand teton national park 2020 all you need. An updated and revised edition can be obtained from. Consider purchasing one or two to help insure a great trip. All sales items are approved by the national park service and must serve educational and interpretive functions. At the peak of the controversy in the early 1940s, some jackson hole residents warned that national park service control of the area meant your recreational privileges in jackson hole will be practically at an end. This smaller, southern neighbor was created as the result of a much more convoluted process that spanned 50 years.
Multiuse path, jackson hole cycle a paved pathway through grand teton national park. Travel books, guides and maps that may be helpful in planning your trip to the grand teton np area are listed below. Solitude float trips grand teton scenic rafting float trips. Oneweek best of yellowstone and grand teton itinerary moon. The areas around the grand teton mountain range and its lakes were established as a national park in 1929 in order to protect the land from commercial exploitation. Abundant photographs will captivate the eye and entice each armchair adventurer to hop in the car or catch a plane to experience the park in all its scenic glory. Today, grand teton national park encompasses 309,993 acres. History of jenny lake, grand teton national park and jackson. We are a smaller river company which allows us to conduct our scenic grand teton rafting trips in an unhurried manner and to provide personal attention to every guest. I recommend this to anyone traveling to grand teton national park as a book to. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Nov 08, 2014 the establishment of grand teton national park in its current form in 1950 ended a 30year controversy over attempts to extend federal government control in northwestern wyoming. Winner of 2017 gold nautilus book award in animals and nature and 2018.
A natural and human history, yellowstone national park, idaho. Snow king resort ziplines, alpine slides and a coaster ride in summer or tubing and boarding in winter, just outside jackson. Owing to the natural beauty as well as the abundance of wild life and natural resources in the region, humans have been drawn to the teton range and the jackson hole valley for hundreds of years. Discover grand teton is funded by the grand teton national park foundation in partnership with the national park service. Visiting tips from a perpetual tourist by paul schullery for me the spirit of the tetons is best expressed in a little story told by the journalist donald hough. A united states national park named grand teton national park was established by law in 1929. Explore the fascinating highlights, history, geology, and nature of grand teton national park with this entertaining, educational, orchestrated, selfguided waypoint tour, complete with travel expert stories and detailed tour maps. Recommended reads for guides grand teton national park u. Grand teton national park tour audiobook by waypoint tours. Establishing grand teton national park was much more difficult than the relatively easy establishment of neighboring yellowstone national park. Soil survey of teton county, wyoming, grand teton national park area. National park service history this is site provides links to nps history documents, websites, and books. The creation of grand teton national park a thumbnail history of the park that was written in honor of the park s fiftieth anniversary in 2000. Peaks, politics and passion continues the park story from its expansion in 1950 by the addition of the jackson hole national monument, and discusses what are often controversial topics then and now.
Grand teton national park comes of age is a fitting sequel to robert righters crucible for conservation. Spectacular yearround, grand teton national park boasts much of the same flora and fauna it has since prehistoric times. Dozens of mammals including moose, elk, deer, grizzlies, cougars, wolverines, beavers, and bison still relish in the splendors of the region. The onslaught of summer campers means that campgrounds fill up fast, so plan accordingly and reserve in advance wh. Oconner then describes the history and highlights of grand teton national park. Youll explore the areas around grand teton national park and the national elk refuge to look for elk, bison, bighorn sheep, foxes, coyotes, deer, waterfowl, bald eagles, moose, and maybe a wolf, stopping for plenty of photo ops.
History and culture of jenny lake, grand teton national park and jackson hole area. Because grand teton was established on february 26, 1929, renee smelkers descriptions of life on the bar bc ranch from 1929 through 1942 are especially relevant to us, said superintendent mary gibson scott. Discover 2020s top grand teton national park attractions. Here you will find all you need to know about the natural history of the park.
Go in search of animals in their wintertime habitats on this wildlife tour from jackson hole. Grand teton itineraries grand teton lodge company gtlc. Apr 27, 2016 welcome to the grand teton national park information page. While gazing across the flats, youll get a deeper appreciation for the wildlife habitat.
Includes information on the mountains, valleys and wildlife of the park. Wilderness adventures operates multisport trips for teens. An online version of the 1999 historic resource study of grand teton national park by john daugherty with contributions by stephanie crockett, william h. Default, price lowest first, price highest first, newest first, oldest first, name, sku.
The park, which includes jackson lake and part of jackson hole, embraces the most scenic portion of the glaciated, snowcovered teton range, the youngest of all rocky mountain ranges. A climb through mountaineering history in the tetons. By molly loomis globe correspondent, august 26, 2012, 12. In this beautifully presented book, on of our countrys eminent environmental historians tells the story of a great american achievement.
A brief history of grand teton national park jackson hole. Grand teton association was founded in 1937 as a cooperating association to provide informational materials to be sold to park visitors. Spectacular yellowstone and grand teton national parks. A climb through mountaineering history in the tetons the. A young explorers introduction to wyomings grand teton national park, covering its mountain landscape, plants, animals such as moose, and activities such as fly fishing. The establishment of grand teton national park in its current form in 1950 ended a 30year controversy over attempts to extend federal government control in northwestern wyoming. May 11, 2009 the history of jackson hole and grand teton national park is closely entwined. Fryxell, geologist, teacher, writer, mountaineer, and the first rangernaturalist in grand teton national park. Solitude float trips is committed to providing a fun, educational, beautiful and memorable river experience.
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