News Release

Grand Teton National Park releases the Grand Glimpse: 2024 State of the Park

News Release Date: May 31, 2024 MOOSE, Wyo. – Grand Teton National Park is proud to release the Grand Glimpse: 2024 State of the Park. The report shares updates in each of the park’s strategic emphasis areas and highlights the amazing accomplishments of park staff, volunteers, and partners who work to support these efforts.
 
“We are honored to share the progress and successes we have achieved towards our strategic priorities for Grand Teton National Park and the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway this past year,” said Grand Teton National Park Superintendent Chip Jenkins.  “Some of this work you may know about and much of it may pleasantly surprise you. Every achievement in 2023 reflects the continued progress of addressing key issues, from the dynamic ecosystem, to changing visitation, and the evolving needs of our workforce. The creativity, adaptability, and plain hard work of the teams and individuals who contribute to this success is impressive. We are grateful for each and every contribution, because the work we do is ultimately accomplished through collaboration. The park’s success is a direct result of the dedicated people–employees, volunteers, and partner organizations–who commit their time and energy to protect and conserve this inspiring place. As we look ahead, we are committed to our shared core values and upholding the mission of the National Park Service by our work to protect the natural and cultural resources and to serve people today and for generations to come.”
 
The 65-page report provides a glimpse into the extensive operations and responsibilities required to manage Grand Teton National Park and shares a comprehensive overview of the various key actions taken to do so.
 
*Information presented in the 2024 Grand Glimpse is from reference year 2023 and was compiled in 2024.