Jackson Hole celebrates pathway completion, National Elk Refuge centennial
Wyoming Gov. Matt Mead speaks Saturday at the centennial celebration for the National Elk Refuge in Jackson, Wyo. (Yellowstone Gate/Ruffin Prevost - click to enlarge) By Ruffin Prevost JACKSON, WYO. —...
View ArticleAnnual elk hunt begins Saturday in Grand Teton National Park
An elk cow from a herd in southern Yellowstone National Park relaxes in high grass. (Ruffin Prevost/Yellowstone Gate - click to enlarge) By Ruffin Prevost JACKSON, WYO. — Although hunting is banned in...
View ArticleGrand Teton scenery, wildlife featured in Tarantino movie Django Unchained
Actors Jamie Foxx, left, and Christoph Waltz appear in a publicity image from Django Unchained, a new movie filmed in Grand Teton National Park and the surrounding area. (©Columbia Pictures - click to...
View ArticleElk Refuge photos capture tense standoff between mountain lions, coyotes
A young mountain lion clings to a rail fence in the National Elk Refuge bordering Grand Teton National Park as coyotes look on and wait. (Lori Iverson/USFWS-click to enlarge) From Staff Reports In a...
View ArticleElk refuge in Jackson Hole hosts event to celebrate bison
The National Elk Refuge is sponsoring a free family event on Saturday, Sept. 14 that will focus on the life and history of bison. A variety of activities are planned from 9:30 a.m. through 4 p.m. at...
View ArticleGrand Teton closure shut down park revenues along with public access
Ruffin Prevost / Yellowstone Gate file photoGrand Teton National Park lost an estimated $150,000 in entrance fee revenues during the 16-day partial government shutdown. The 16-day closure of Grand...
View ArticleGroups work to reduce grizzly bear conflicts around Jackson
Federal, state and nonprofit organizations are working together this month to reduce conflicts between grizzly bears and people in Jackson, Wyo. and the surrounding area. Through educational...
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