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“Even if we tested every single bat that might still be there, we can’t guarantee there wasn’t a rabid bat there at some point.”

Eight rooms in the Jackson Lake Lodge have been closed after bats were found in an attic space.

Today’s Top Stories

YNP July visitation down; 2025 total almost on par with record-setting 2021

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK — Visitation statistics for July in Yellowstone National Park (YNP) have been released. YNP announced via press release that the park hosted 975,109 recreation visits in the month of […]

Free yoga at Greenspace an ‘oasis’ during busy summer schedules

JACKSON, Wyo. — Three weeks remain to take advantage of free yoga classes at the Greenspace on the Block. The Jackson Hole Land Trust has been hosting three yoga classes per week […]

Community blood drive set for Wednesday, Thursday

JACKSON, Wyo. — Jacksonites have two opportunities to donate blood this week. The Jackson Community Blood Drive will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 13, from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., with a […]

Teton County implements stage 1 fire restrictions

JACKSON, Wyo. — The Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approved the implementation of stage 1 fire restrictions yesterday, prohibiting open fires in the unincorporated area of Teton County. The restrictions went into effect […]

GTNP shares ‘fast facts’ about Wyo’s pronghorn

JACKSON, Wyo. — Grand Teton National Park (GTNP) has shared some “fast facts” about Wyoming’s pronghorn herds via social media. The American pronghorn, known colloquially as the speed goat or antelope, is […]

Jackson Lake Lodge bats tested for rabies, guests contacted

GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK — Jackson Lake Lodge in Grand Teton National Park (GTNP) has hosted some unanticipated overnight guests this summer: bats. “A suspected bat colony was recently discovered in an attic […]

Stage 1 fire restrictions go into effect Tuesday in Yellowstone

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK — Stage 1 fire restrictions will be implemented in Yellowstone National Park (YNP) beginning Tuesday, Aug. 12. The national park currently has a fire danger level of “very high.” […]

Short delays expected as WYDOT completes tasks on Teton Pass

JACKSON, Wyo. — Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) crews are planning to work on various sections of Teton Pass over the next three weeks. According to a press release from WYDOT, the […]

GTNP hosts naturalization ceremony, welcomes 20 new citizens to US

GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK — With a backdrop of the Tetons, 20 candidates for U.S. citizenship took the Oath of Allegiance at a naturalization ceremony at the Craig Thomas Discovery and Visitor […]