Posts Tagged ‘Grand Teton National Park’
13 Jul
Breakfast in Old West Style
2 Jun
The Ewes Have It
Photos by Don Wells “…better than any other animals the bighorns typify the Tetons.” -Fritiof Fryxell, 1938 An early season visit to the National Elk Refuge in Jackson found a herd of bighorn sheep working the Miller Butte area. Very comfortable with our presence, it was a great opportunity to observe and photograph these seldom seen inhabitants [...]
3 Aug
Grand Teton Lodge Company Echo Day
Grand Teton Lodge Company will participate in a Fence Pull across from Jackson Lake Lodge as part of our contribution for Echo Day on August 7, 2010. The Fence Pull results in allowing wildlife to pass freely throughout the area without being injured. We are inviting members of the Jackson Hole Community and our guests [...]
3 Oct
Only you can prevent a forest fire!
Learn the basics of fire ecology and what we are doing in Grand Teton National Park to manage wildfires.
22 Sep
The Clearing of “The Devil’s Rope”
Come join us in removing unused barb wire traps and old fences to protect our migrating herds!
17 Sep
Take A Walking Tour Through Menor’s Ferry Historic District
A Piece of Touchable History Speaks Today of the Struggles for Conservation
4 Sep
Awesome Autumn Deals!
You will find a spectacular last-chance vacation getaway by combining our special $145/night Elk Lovers Excursion package with a cheap “Autumn Adventure” Fare from www.United.com.
21 Aug
…Where the Pronghorn Play!
A common confusion for the guests of Grand Teton National Park is calling a pronghorn an “antelope.” The pronghorn has had to live with this mistake for quite awhile, so I thought I’d help clear this matter up! Fun Fact One: Family Antelope are a member of the Bovidae family, which also includes cows, [...]
18 Aug
Wildlife Crossing In Grand Teton National Park
“Pay Attention: Wildlife On Road!” This sign greets all visitors to Grand Teton National Park, but let me be the first to tell you it is absolutely true! You never know when you will have something or a herd of “somethings” dash in front of your car… and let’s just say some of the animals in [...]
14 Aug
GTLC Fun Facts II
Grand Teton Lodge Company was started by the Rockefeller family. Our employees represent all 50 states and may have worked for us for decades. Our longest employee worked for us 52 years on a seasonal basis each summer! The US/Russia Peace Talks of 1989 were held at Jackson Lake Lodge. We make nearly 30 gallons [...]
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