What the Rec? At the intersection of conservation and recreation in the GYE Bicycle Road bicycle Buckrail - Jackson Hole, news
Jackson Creek Road, with Saddle Peak, in Montana's Bridger Mountains, in the background. (GYC)

JACKSON HOLE, WYO – We’ve got “land, lots of land under starry skies above” in this region but we also have lots of people visiting and relocating here to enjoy just that.

How do you maintain a vibrant and wild ecosystem, and balance that with being good hosts and stewards of the unparalleled recreational opportunities in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem?

The Greater Yellowstone Coalition is hosting two presentations—tonight and tomorrow—about its outdoor recreation inventory project. The ambitious project explores the future of sustainable recreation in this region.

We are blessed to live amidst vast expanses of public lands and seemingly endless opportunities for outdoor adventure and solitude. It attracts many of us to live and work in Greater Yellowstone. As more people come here looking for the same opportunities, it’s important to figure out how to best maintain access to our lands and waters, and keep them in good shape.

Trail density map (GYC)

The first step toward building a shared vision for the future of recreation in this special region is a common understanding. GYC has been working to understand the challenges and opportunities at the intersection of conservation and recreation in Greater Yellowstone. Come hear about what they have learned at one of two presentations.


Thursday, March 15: Teton County Library Auditorium, 6:30-7:30pm. Snacks provided.
Friday, March 16: Driggs Library, 12:00-1:00pm. Brown bag lunch.
RSVP at (208) 985-4468.