Buckrail, Jackson Hole, WY News for 1/5/2023

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“Visitors are strongly encouraged to plan ahead and reserve early.”

Snow may be falling, but it’s a good time to start thinking about summer. Backcountry camping permits for Grand Teton open online in less than a week.

Today’s Top Stories

GTNP: Backcountry camping permits for summer ’23 open Jan. 10

Moose, Wyo. — Backcountry camping permits will be available online beginning Tuesday, Jan. 10 at 8 a.m. MST for summer 2023 in Grand Teton National Park and the John D. Rockefeller Jr. […]

Wilson Boat Ramp Improvement Project set to begin in April

WILSON, Wyo. — The Wilson Boat Ramp Improvement Project is moving forward, following the contract approval and authorization of additional funds by the Board of County Commissioners on Jan. 3. The project […]

Town releases 2023 Shed Hunt update, important dates

JACKSON, Wyo. — The Town of Jackson has begun its review of last year’s Shed Hunt process and has plans in place to have instructions released to the public later this spring. […]

SNAPPED: Wintering fox and coyote in GTNP

JACKSON, Wyo. — The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem is home to foxes and coyotes, which are members of the canid family along with wolves. Buckrail photographer Nick Sulzer recently captured these photographs of […]

FDA finalizes rule expanding availability of abortion pills

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday finalized a rule change that broadens availability of abortion pills to many more pharmacies, including large chains and mail-order companies. The Biden […]

SNAPPED: Town Councilors Jorgensen and Schechter sworn in

JACKSON, Wyo. — Town Council members Jonathan Schechter and Arne Jorgensen were sworn in for their second terms on Monday, Jan. 2 in the Council Chambers. Both Jorgensen and Schechter ran for […]

State, U.S. flags fly at half-staff to honor justice Richard Macy

JACKSON, Wyo. — Governor Mark Gordon has ordered both the U.S. and State of Wyoming flags to fly at half-staff statewide today, Jan. 4 until sundown on Tuesday, Jan. 10 in honor and memory of […]

BCC approves funding for skatepark expansion design

JACKSON, Wyo. — The Jackson Hole Skatepark is in the early stages of a third expansion project, with aims to expand the skating area by 13,500 square feet. Yesterday Jan. 3, the […]