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Renee Seidler: Wildlife advocate, winter enthusiast, Executive Director at the Jackson Hole Wildlife Foundation

Winter wildlife observation, tracking, and protection and citizen science opportunities, winter recreation, and ways to get involved in wildlife advocacy

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With a family full of scientists and a love for animals and the outdoors, Renee Seidler’s passion for wildlife and wildlife biology has been budding since a young age. Though she had a winding path, after getting her bachelor’s degree in microbiology and molecular biology and doing some river guiding in Jackson, Renee decided to go back to school in Bozeman to study wildlife biology. Then her path led her to become the Executive Director at… Read More

27 Feb 21 – Daily Trail Report

Trip Report: Snow Stormy day at Trail Creek Nordic | GTNP Ski Ambassadors Volunteers | Nature Update

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Trip Report: Snow Stormy day at Trail Creek Nordic Trip Report: Snow Stormy day at Trail Creek Nordic Trail Creek Nordic , home of our JH Ski Club Nordic youth program, is a unique treasure in Jackson Hole. Nestled in at the base of Teton Pass, this daily groomed Nordic ski trail network runs on Trail Creek Ranch Land Trust meadows and forests, and Bridger-Teton National Forest lands. It’s a favorite place to skate and… Read More

26 Feb 21 – Daily Trail Report

Ravens with GPS | Taggart Lake Trip Report

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Why Does That Raven have a Solar Panel? February 2021 Wildlife Log with Ecotour AdventuresDespite what @Birdsarentreal might tell you, this is not a government surveillance drone.  It’s Raven 7485, a GPS backpack carrying member of research on ravens and wolves in Yellowstone!   We recently encountered 7485 in the Old Faithful area during a multi-day adventure and were able to look it up on the Animal Tracker App using the colored bands around its legs.  Click the… Read More

25 Feb 21 – Daily Trail Report

Hole Hiking Nature Update | Excellent Conditions at Trail Creek

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February 24, 2021 Nature Update Provided by Cathy Shill, founder of The Hole Hiking Experience https://www.holehike.com If the doors of perception were cleansedEverything will appear…as it is, infinite.-William Blake It’s been a stormy week with fresh snow and wind.  On Tuesday, a storm blew in fast and strong making visibility a challenge closing most valley roads. Current snow level is above average so good for water content and summer flowers. If you happen to be… Read More

24 Feb 21 – Daily Trail Report

Aggressive Moose in Upper Cache | Stilson Loop Trip Report

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Alert: Aggressive Moose Reported in Upper Cache Creek Monday evening Courtesy of Linda M.Recreation, Wilderness Program Manager – Forest ServiceWe just received a report of a scary incident Monday evening about 5:30 pm with an aggressive cow moose in upper Cache Creek. No one was injured but one person had to dive off the trail into the brush to escape. This is the second report we have received (the other incident occurred in Granite Creek).… Read More

23 Feb 21 – Daily Trail Report

White Grass Ranch | Masters Rec Clinics at Trail Creek

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Trip Report: White Grass Ranch Nordic White Grass Ranch makes for a beautiful ski for all ages and abilities.  The Ranch is the third-oldest in the valley and the buildings have been painstakingly restored to be used by the National Park for summer staff housing. The porch of Cabin 1160A makes for a lovely lunch spot!  Although the parking area was full, we saw only three other parties on a Sunday afternoon.  – From K… Read More

22 Feb 21 – Daily Trail Report

Best Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe Trips in Grand Teton National Park| Trip Report: Game Creek | Trail Creek Snowy Cabin Edition

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Best Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe Trips in Grand Teton National Park Winter in Jackson Hole.  The breathtaking peaks of the Teton Range are covered with a deepening snowpack, to the delight of downhill skiers and snowboarders at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort.  Grizzly and black bears and smaller mammals are hibernating beneath the snow, and herds of elk and bison are retreating to the southern end of the Jackson Hole valley, seeking out winter habitat.… Read More

21 Feb 21 – Daily Trail Report

GTNP Winter Wildlife Closure | JHNordic Giveaway | Trail Creek Pisten Bully Fundraising Campaign

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Best Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe Trips in Grand Teton National Park Winter in Jackson Hole.  The breathtaking peaks of the Teton Range are covered with a deepening snowpack, to the delight of downhill skiers and snowboarders at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort.  Grizzly and black bears and smaller mammals are hibernating beneath the snow, and herds of elk and bison are retreating to the southern end of the Jackson Hole valley, seeking out winter habitat.… Read More

20 Feb 21 – Daily Trail Report

GTNP Winter Wildlife Closure | JHNordic Giveaway | Trail Creek Pisten Bully Fundraising Campaign

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GTNP Winter Wildlife Closure Update This map updates the Wildlife Closure areas in GTNP. We encourage all winter trail and off trail users to give wildlife the wide space they need and deserve to survive winter. Please avoid the areas noted on the map. Contact GTNP with any questions. #RecreateResponsibly 2nd Giveaway Drawing! @mtnmamatales was our first winner and we want to keep giving away great prizes before this Winter season is over. If you… Read More

19 Feb 21 – Daily Trail Report

GTNP Winter Wildlife Closure | JHNordic Giveaway

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GTNP Winter Wildlife Closure Update This map updates the Wildlife Closure areas in GTNP. We encourage all winter trail and off trail users to give wildlife the wide space they need and deserve to survive winter. Please avoid the areas noted on the map. Contact GTNP with any questions. #RecreateResponsibly Coombs Outdoors “Ositos” (little bears) – The After School Nordic Program Every Tuesday and Thursday evening, Coombs kids head to Trail Creek Ranch or Colter… Read More