More than 3.5 million people made their way to Grand Teton National Park between January and October this year. It’s the second busiest year in the park’s history behind 2021.
Environment
New fire rapidly burning in Bridger Teton National Forest
The Forest Service is asking for additional firefighting resources to control the blaze.
How do rock climbers balance safety with Leave No Trace principles? It’s an ongoing debate
Climbers have a long history of ‘fighting the system.’ Now they’re in a big disagreement with some conservationists and the federal government over proposed regulations in the wilderness.
Community Solar Project aims to lower energy cost
A Teton County energy conservation group has agreed to lease agricultural land near Afton to build a residential community solar project — the first project of its kind in Wyoming.
‘Selfie control’: Instagram filter judges distance from wildlife
A new social media tool aims to help visitors to Jackson, Wyoming, stay a safe distance away from wildlife, and there’s already interest from other parts of our region.
Wilson bear first local relocation this year
The US Fish and Wildlife Service and Shoshone National Forest moved the young male bear northwest of Cody after the risk of human-bear conflict had become too high.
Hikers on the Continental Divide Trail advised to avoid section near Dubois due to wildfire
The Leeds Creek Fire was first reported Aug. 1 in the Bridger Teton National Forest, about 18 miles southwest of the town of Dubois. Maps show it’s burning right through the Continental Divide Trail.
Wyoming leases Munger Mountain parcel in a win for local conservation groups
The joint conservation effort between several local government and conservation groups is expected to bring in at least $2.6 million in revenue for Wyomings public schools, with further revenue possible from enhancing the Munger recreation areas.
Permanent wildland firefighter pay raise passed by U.S. House, and advocates are hopeful
The National Federation of Federal Employees, which has been pushing hard for the reform, is hopeful of ultimate passage, pointing to significant bipartisan support for firefighter raises.
