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The Paintbrush to Cascade Canyon loop begins and ends at the String Lake Trailhead. With unbelievable views of the Cathedral Group, Holly Lake, and Lake Solitude, this 18.1 mile loop is a favorite among many. Foundation President, Leslie Mattson, and ...

Last week was the final week of the 2015 Youth Conservation Program. With tired bodies and weary arms, the crew pushed through to clear vegetation from trails in Granite and Paintbrush Canyons. More logs were peeled and prepped for the ...

This week, the crew had a major accomplishment for the Jenny Lake Renewal Project. With drawknives and wood chisels, YCP peeled and prepped the logs for the Hidden Falls Bridge. Many blisters and sore muscles were had in the process, ...

YCP just completed their second and final backcountry hitch for the season. The new trail looks fantastic and is a far cry from the swampland that predated this reroute. The crew pushed hard in the hot sun, swinging tools for ...

Mormon Row, formerly known as the town of Grovont, was settled in the late 1890s by Mormons from the Salt Lake region. Due to the Homestead Act of 1862, which granted land ownership to any person willing to build a ...

We have received some amazing entries for our summer photo contest! Take a look at some of the beautiful pictures submitted in June. Interested in participating? Tag your summer pictures taken in Grand Teton with #ILoveGrandTeton or #ILoveJennyLake. Winners receive ...

Backcountry construction for Inspiring Journeys: A Campaign for Jenny Lake is well underway! This summer, crews are focused on improving the trail between Hidden Falls and Inspiration Point. In preparation for this season’s work, over 500 tons of granite stone, ...

My Park, My Story tells the stories of people who are passionate about Grand Teton National Park and are committed to protecting it for the enjoyment of future generations. In our second edition, Barbara and Jerry Carlson from Austin, Texas ...

This week the YCP ventured into the backcountry, setting up a base camp at the Lower Berry Cabin. From here, they gathered their hand tools and started work on a much needed reroute in Lower Webb Canyon. This reroute bypasses ...

This week, the crew members brushed up on their medical knowledge and took a Wilderness First Aid Course through the Wilderness Medical Institute branch of NOLS. This two day course provided essential backcountry first aid training. The second portion of ...

The crew worked hard on the trails this week. Highlights of the week included a day with the Jenny Lake Rangers. The rangers hosted the YCP for a series of training stations and a delicious lunch. The crew was able ...