MOOSE, Wyo. — On Wednesday, May 7, Grand Teton National Park (GTNP) announced plans to improve and expand recreation opportunities at Mormon Row, one of the most photographed locations in the Park.
The proposed site improvements are designed “to offer visitors a richer, more immersive experience at Mormon Row,” GTNP said via press release. The ongoing preservation work could begin as early as this summer, with the majority of work happening in 2026 or later.
GTNP wrote in the announcement that a new pedestrian and cycling-only zone will be established to provide a safer environment and minimize vehicle traffic. Additionally, a larger parking lot will be constructed at the southeast corner of Antelope Flats Road and Mormon Row to accommodate growing visitation, while “maintaining the integrity of the site.”
According to GTNP, new interpretive and wayfinding signs will be installed to help “provide a more thorough depiction of the region’s history.” Efforts will also be made to restore native vegetation and to improve the ecological health of the area.
Plans also include adding a GTNP Association building for visitor information and sales, as well as adding new restrooms and walking paths.
“We are excited to continue our partnership with the GTNP Foundation to preserve and renew Mormon Row, a beloved site for park visitors,” GTNP Superintendent Chip Jenkins said. “These improvements will create opportunities for visitors to connect with the history and landscape in a meaningful way.”
More information about the proposed plans can be found here. To provide feedback on the project, visit the park’s Planning, Environment & Public Comment page and click the “comment now” button.
