National Park Service

She says the two adults in the truck were able to reach shore where they were helped by passers-by.

The continued high level of visitation in the park underscores the importance of planning before a visit.

The warmer temperatures are also negatively impacting wildlife.

Vela said he was deeply humbled by the nomination.

Gathering data from the grizzly and black bears is part of a long-term research and monitoring effort.

All trapping and handling are done in accordance with strict protocols developed by the group known as the Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team.

The new center’s location at the airport allows for greater coordination with the Casper Single Engine Air Tanker base.

A $5 fee increase will also go into effect in June, bringing the per car admission at the Wyoming parks to $35.

Nationwide, 330 million park visitors directly spent $18.2 billion within 60 miles of a national park.

Biologists have documented increasing numbers of habituated and food-conditioned foxes in Grand Teton National Park.