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WYO OUTDOORS: Wind River Country Trails & GTNP’s Active Trails Program
Read our current issue — www.wyolifestyle.com image courtesy Wind River Visitor Council Wind River Country Trails — Get Out There and Explore! National Trails Day was June 1, but who needs one day to hit the trail and explore?! Fremont County in Wyoming is one place that is FILLED with trails for biking, hiking, horseback riding and more — check out our blog post from the Wind River Visitor Council for more info! image by NPS Grand Teton Launches Wellness Initiative with Active Trails Program MOOSE, WY — In partnership with St. John’s Medical Center, Grand Teton National Park…
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NEWS FROM THE PARKS: eHike, Strutting Grouse, National Park Week
Grand Teton National Park Posts New Interactive eHike on Website MOOSE, WY — Come take a walk on the virtual wild side and explore one of the most popular hikes available at Grand Teton National Park. A new web-based, interactive program takes viewers on an ‘eHike’ around String Lake, one of the six glacial lakes that grace the foot of the Teton Range. Grand Teton National Park interpretive rangers invite classroom students as well as visitors far and wide to explore, through the convenience of their personal computers, the beauty and wonders of the String Lake area. Whether viewers want to relive a previous hike taken around String Lake…
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WYOMING PEOPLE, ARTS & PARKS: February 27, 2013
VISIT OUR WEBSITE & READ THE CURRENT ISSUE: www.wyolifestyle.com OUR SISTER PUBLICATIONS: Wyoming Weddingshttp://www.wyoweddings.com/ Wyovore http://www.wyovore.com/ WYO XYhttp://www.wyolifestyle.com/WYOXY/index.html The Wyoming Woman http://www.thewyomingwoman.com/ image courtesy Dee Mitchell HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK! Grand Teton National Park was officially established February 26, 1929 by President Calvin Coolidge. For 84 years, millions have enjoyed its beauty from around the world. A new report indicates the tremendous impact that GTNP has on local and state economy. Grand Teton National Park Generates Over $436 Million in Benefit to Local Economy — Part of $30 billion impact from national parks tourism that supports 252,000 jobs nationwide MOOSE, WY — A new National Park Service (NPS) report for…
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NEWS FROM THE PARKS: Avalanche Victim Recovered
Our thoughts & prayers go to the family and friends of Nick Gillespie… Avalanche Victim’s Body Recovered from Survey Peak in Teton Range MOOSE, WY— Grand Teton National Park rangers were able to recover the body of Nick Gillespie, age 30, of Jackson, Wyoming from Berry Creek canyon at 5 p.m. on January 28. Foggy conditions throughout most of Monday prevented earlier attempts to complete the mission before late afternoon. Rangers also concluded their investigation of the avalanche event that took his life on Sunday afternoon. Gillespie, a long-time seasonal employee of Grand Teton, was caught in an avalanche on the southeast face of Survey Peak (elevation 9,277 feet)…
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ON THE CALENDAR: August 17, 2012
LINK TO OUR WEBSITE & READ THE CURRENT ISSUE: www.wyolifestyle.com OUR SISTER PUBLICATIONS: Wyovore — www.wyovore.com Wyoming Weddings — www.wyoweddings.com WYO XY — http://www.wyolifestyle.com/WYOXY/index.html The Wyoming Woman — http://www.thewyomingwoman.com/ image from www.cheyenneribfest.com CHEYENNE: RIB FEST AUGUST 17-19 The annual Cheyenne Kiwanis Rib Fest is a highly anticipated event! A ‘best rib’ competition joins live music, fun for the kiddos and a car show — all at the historic Train Depot in downtown Cheyenne! http://cheyenneribfest.com/ CHEYENNE: ARTS CHEYENNE’S INAUGURAL 17TH ST ART FESTIVAL, AUGUST 17 & 18 Check out this inaugural art event, held at the 17th St. Dineen Plaza in historic downtown Cheyenne! http://artscheyenne.com/blog/latest-news/17th-street-art-festival-call-for-art-display-booth-at-the-festival/ DOUGLAS: WYOMING STATE FAIR 100TH ANNIVERSARY THROUGH AUGUST…
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NATIONAL ELK REFUGE CELEBRATES 100 YEARS — AUGUST 10-12, 2012
LINK TO OUR WEBSITE & READ THE CURRENT ISSUE: www.wyolifestyle.com OUR SISTER PUBLICATIONS: Wyoming Weddings — www.wyoweddings.com Wyovore — www.wyovore.com WYO XY — http://www.wyolifestyle.com/WYOXY/index.html The Wyoming Woman — http://www.thewyomingwoman.com/ NATIONAL ELK REFUGE TO HOST A SERIES OF CENTENNIAL EVENTS From the National Elk Refuge: National Elk Refuge Manager Steve Kallin is pleased to announce an exciting line-up of programs scheduled for Friday, August 10 through Sunday, August 12 to celebrate and honor the Refuge’s 100-year history. The weekend centennial celebration dates were selected to coincide with the historic date of August 10, 1912 when an Act of Congress set aside lands “for the establishment of a winter game (elk) reserve in the State of…
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National Get Outdoors Day & Internship w/Enzi Opportunity
VISIT OUR WEBSITE & READ THE CURRENT ISSUE: www.wyolifestyle.com Our Sister Publications: Wyoming Weddings — www.wyoweddings.com Wyovore — www.wyovore.com WYO XY — http://www.wyolifestyle.com/WYOXY/index.html Wyoming Woman — http://www.thewyomingwoman.com/ Grand Teton National Park Offers Free Entry on National Get Outdoors Day Grand Teton National Park invites visitors to celebrate the arrival of summer and discover the wonders of the natural world during National Get Outdoors Day on Saturday, June 9th. As an added bonus, entrance fees will be waived at Grand Teton and the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway—along with other national parks across the country—as part of an initiative to encourage people to visit, explore and enjoy America’s national park areas. Fees…
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ON THE CALENDAR: Art, Earth Day, GTNP and more!
LINK TO OUR WEBSITE & READ THE CURRENT ISSUE: www.wyolifestyle.com Our Sister Publications: Wyoming Weddings — www.wyoweddings.com Wyovore — www.wyovore.com WYO XY — http://www.wyolifestyle.com/WYOXY/index.html Tonya Pepper, “Encaustic Work” LANDER: LANDER ART CENTER ANNUAL MEMBERS SHOW — May 18 The Lander Art Center’s Annual Members Show is scheduled to open May 18, 2012. We encourage artists around the state to become a Lander Art Center member and participate. Entry fee is $20 for up to three pieces or free to members at the supporter level and up. All mediums accepted. Please see Lander Art Center website for details and entry guidelines. CHEYENNE: CHEYENNE INTL FILM FESTIVAL IS COMING — MAY 18-20 Wyoming…
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FROM THE PARKS: Explore GTNP for FREE during National Park Week, Apr 21-29
LINK TO OUR WEBSITE & READ THE CURRENT ISSUE: www.wyolifestyle.com Our Sister Publications: Wyoming Weddings — www.wyoweddings.com Wyovore — www.wyovore.com WYO XY — http://www.wyolifestyle.com/WYOXY/index.html Grand Teton National Park offers free admission and more during National Park Week from April 21-29. Several fun-filled activities and events are planned for the whole family and these are also free of charge. Visitors and local residents are encouraged to plan a getaway to experience the natural wonder of Grand Teton during National Park Week. As this year’s theme “Picture Yourself in a Park” suggests, it’s a perfect time to make memories and capture photographs to share online at http://www.nps.gov/npweek/. To celebrate National Park Week…
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Happy Birthday Yellowstone!
LINK TO OUR WEBSITE: www.wyolifestyle.com Our Sister Publications: Wyoming Weddings — www.wyoweddings.com Wyovore — www.wyovore.com WYO XY — http://www.wyolifestyle.com/WYOXY/index.html Image by Cliff Cox Photography — www.cliffcoxphoto.com Yellowstone National Park turns 140 today! The park was established by President Ulysses S. Grant on March 1, 1872 — the first national park in the world! It has been enjoyed by generations from across the entire planet — and its majority lies within our own boundaries in Wyoming. Idaho and Montana also contain portions of the park. The Yellowstone Caldera is the largest supervolcano on the continent, and because of this the ongoing thermal activity makes Yellowstone a site to behold — 60% of…
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NEWS FROM THE PARKS: LIGHTNING IGNITES FIRES IN GTNP
LINK BACK TO OUR WEBSITE — FALL 2011 ISSUE OUT SOON! www.wyolifestyle.com LINK BACK TO WYOVORE — OUR BOOKSTORE SUPPLEMENT, OUT SOON FOR FALL 2011! www.wyovore.com There have been many severe fires around Wyoming in the last few weeks, including the Hole in the Wall fire that recently moved from northern Wyoming into Montana…a fire north of Gillette has burned over 4,000 acres…an 800 acre fire near Dubois that is now full contained…and a fire claiming almost 15,000 acres and forcing the closure of Highway 34 near Wheatland… (from Associated Press, August 25, 2011).http://www.ravallirepublic.com/news/state-and-regional/article_3205aa49-18fa-5ed4-a453-fda0cf0d54fa.html The following is a report from the National Park Service regarding fire activity in Grand Teton…
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NEWS FROM THE PARKS: Rangers Rescue Injured Climber From Death Canyon
LINK BACK TO OUR WEBSITE: www.wyolifestyle.com From Grand Teton National Park: Rangers Rescue Injured Climber from Death Canyon In another operation pushing darkness—the second in as many nights—Grand Teton National Park rangers rescued a 25-year-old female who fell about 25 feet while climbing a popular route in Death Canyon called The Snaz. On Saturday, August 20, Lauren McLean from Lake Oswego, Oregon sustained significant injuries when she fell because her belay system failed and landed feet first on a ledge at the base of the last pitch. A member of McLean’s climbing party notified Teton Interagency Dispatch Center of the incident at 4:50 p.m. via cell phone. Park rescue personnel…
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FROM THE PARKS: BEARS & YELLOWSTONE
LINK BACK TO OUR WEBSITE TO SEE THE CURRENT ISSUE: www.wyolifestyle.com Many have heard of the recent incident in Yellowstone Park — here is a link to an ABC News report… http://abcnews.go.com/US/grizzly-bear-kills-hiker-yellowstone-national-park/story?id=14014264 Many are weighing in on the incident, its implications and importance for safety. Grand Teton National Park announced the following program on July 5, which we found slightly ironic but so important. Not only is preparing yourself important, but so is protecting our natural environment for these wild animals. Be sure to be prepared whenever you journey into our Wyoming wilderness, and always remember that animals in the wild are just that — wild. From Grand Teton National…
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NEWS FROM THE PARKS: Firework Reminder
LINK BACK TO OUR WEBSITE & SEE THE CURRENT ISSUE: www.wyolifestyle.com FROM US DEPT OF INTERIOR / GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK: Reminder of Fireworks Restrictions for Fourth of July As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, visitors and local residents alike are reminded that fireworks are not permitted in Grand Teton National Park, on the Bridger-Teton National Forest, or in Teton County. It is essential that everyone comply with this regulation, especially given the warmer temperatures and drying conditions taking place across the greater Jackson Hole area. Besides the fireworks prohibition on public and county lands, campers are reminded that unattended or abandoned campfires can easily escalate into wildfires; therefore,…
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NEWS FROM THE PARKS: Teton Employees Receive Fire Service Awards
Teton Interagency Fire Employees Receive 2010 Regional National Park Service Awards On behalf of the National Park Service Intermountain Region (IMR), Grand Teton National Park Superintendent Mary Gibson Scott and Bridger-Teton National Forest Supervisor Jacque Buchanan presented two Teton Interagency Fire employees with awards for excellence in fire management. Grand Teton National Park Assistant Fire Management Officer Mack McFarland received the IMR Interagency Fire Management Leadership Award and Martha Williamson, Teton Interagency fire planner, received the IMR Fire Management Achievement Award. McFarland’s leadership award recognizes his exemplary service and dual role for the past three years as a fuels specialist for Grand Teton National Park and as the north zone…