Buckrail Daily: Bluebirds are back // Pathway closures underway // GTNP plans prescribed burn

“Solitude is an important component to building intimacy with and appreciation for an area’s wildlife and landscape, and is correlated with an increase in inspiration and emotional healing.”

While April is considered “off-season” in Jackson, it provides one of the most active and exciting times for wildlife-watching.

Today’s Top Stories

Mountain bluebirds return for spring

JACKSON, Wyo. — The birds are back! Mountain bluebirds (Sialia currucoides) are among the first nesting songbirds to return to the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem each spring, typically around mid-March. Their song marks the […]

GTNP anticipates prescribed burn this week near Mormon Row

GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK — In an attempt to stay ahead of fire season, Grand Teton National Park (GTNP) will be initiating a prescribed burn near Mormon Row later this week, if […]

Facing unusually dry and windy conditions, Wyoming braces for fire season

Wyoming has already started its fire season this year, with about 240 fires burning 12,450 acres. by Mike Koshmrl and Maya Shimizu Harris, WyoFile With vegetation cured and temperatures warm, Wyoming’s wildfire season started off […]

SNAPPED: Town Square Easter Egg Hunt draws crowd on sunny Saturday

JACKSON, Wyo. — Sunny skies and mild temps allowed the annual Town Square Easter Egg Hunt to draw a crowd on Saturday, and Buckrail photographer Nick Sulzer was on the scene to […]

WYDOT to stripe highway south of town Wednesday, Thursday

JACKSON, Wyo. — Drivers, get ready to share the highway with road crews later this week. The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) will be striping traffic markings on US89/191 south of Jackson […]

Heads up: Garaman Park pathway to close for construction

JACKSON, Wyo. — The pathway through Garaman Park is slated to close today until the middle of May to undergo safety upgrades. According to a news release from the Town of Jackson […]

April will offer unique opportunities for wildlife-watching, solitude

JACKSON, Wyo. — While April is considered “off-season” in Jackson Hole, it provides one of the most active and exciting times for wildlife-watching. The Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce’s (JHCC) Bi-monthly Occupancy […]