JACKSON, Wyo. — Get in the spirit of the season by carving a Jackson Hole-themed pumpkin!
Want to carve a spooktacular Teton pumpkin? Click here for fun templates from Grand Teton National Park (GTNP), cut out the dark sections, outline the stencil on the pumpkin and carve away.
During this time of year, remember to keep pumpkins inside as they can be a food attractant for bears.
“When living in bear country, never leave a pumpkin outside overnight or while you’re away,” the National Park Service wrote on its website. “Pumpkins left outside are an unnatural food source, and can be a factor in habituation for bears and other animals.”
Eco tip: Once the pumpkin is ready for disposal, skip the trash and find a way to compost it. The Teton County Trash Transfer Station accepts self-hauled compost.
The Teton County Recycling Center accepts pumpkins for composting in a designated bin after Halloween, as part of its fall cleanup. Candles, decorations and adornments must be removed from pumpkins before disposal.
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