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Ranger Led Walks

Walk alongside a ranger and learn about Grand Teton National Park from a naturalist on the Ranger Led Walks. Hiking to Inspiration Point, A Walk into the Past at Menor's Ferry, The Taggart Lake Hike and many other adventures are set up for park visitors to enjoy.

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Organization: AllTrips.com
Dates: 04/14/2012 - 04/29/2012 update info
Time: 5:30:00 AM - 9:00:00 AM
Event Cost: Free with $25 park entrance fee
Venue: Craig Thomas Discovery and Visitor Center in Moose,WY
Contact: Jackie Skaggs
Phone: (307) 739-3393
Email:
Website: www.nps.gov/grte/index.htm
Event Details:

To celebrate the arrival of spring, park ranger naturalists will lead early-morning tours to observe strutting sage grouse as they perform their annual courtship dance on an historic lek (mating arena) located just off the Antelope Flats Road near Mormon Row. Strutting grouse trips will be offered on the following weekends: April 14–15, April 21–22, and April 28–29, 2012.

Ranger-led excursions offer an exceptional opportunity to witness this unique springtime ritual as sage grouse congregate and perform animated courtship displays. While participants view the antics of strutting grouse, rangers will provide information about their natural history and various conservation efforts underway for sage grouse populations that have declined throughout much of the American West. Sage grouse tours begin from the Craig Thomas Discovery and Visitor Center at 5:30 a.m. and reservations are required. To make a reservation and obtain information about what to wear and bring along on these free ranger-led trips, call 307.739.3399. Strutting grouse tours are just one of many opportunities to enjoy Grand Teton National Park during the month of April. 

National Park Week is slated for April 21-29 and Grand Teton-along with the 397 national park units across America-will waive entrance fees in recognition of this special week. A seven-day pass to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Park is normally $25 for a private vehicle.

  • Locations vary - throughout the national park trails
  • Range from easy to moderate hikes
  • Check out times in a park newsletter

Overview: Stories unfold on the easy to moderate hikes throughout the park all led by a ranger. Ask a ranger any question you want while walking on one of the scheduled ranger led walks in the summer and fall season of Grand Teton National Park.

When: Typically during the Summer and Fall seasons. Times and days vary by scheduled walk. Most walks will take place mid morning or mid afternoon.

Where: The locations vary. In the past walks have included places around Jenny Lake, Taggart Lake, The Rockefeller Preserve, Menor's Ferry and other spectacular locations.

Fees: These walks are free to park visitors. Provided as a service from the National Park Service.

Details: The Ranger Led Walks meets at the visitor centers of the ranger district they are in. These walks can vary from easy to moderate to family minded. Remember to always bring sunscreen, water, rain gear and of course your curiosity.

Make sure you check out the park newsletter of calendar of events at any visitor center to see what exciting walk is planned for the week you are traveling through Grand Teton National Park.

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