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  Update: Hiker released from hospital following grizzly encounter in Yellowstone National Park Turbid Lake NPS / Jacob W. Frank News Release Date: September 17, 2025 Contact: Public Affairs Office , (307) 344-2015 Additional Incident details The hiker was treated for his injuries and released from the hospital. National Park Service investigated the attack site, discovered a carcass near the trail and confirmed grizzly tracks. The Turbid Lake Trail (Lake Butte Trailhead to the intersection of Pelican Valley Trail) will remain closed until further notice. Date of Release: September 16, 2025 Solo hiker injured by bear on Sept. 16 in Yellowstone National Park Incident details On the afternoon of Tuesday, Sept. 16, a male, age 29, sustained injuries from a bear while hiking on the Turbid Lake Trail, located northeast of Mary Bay in Yellowstone Lake. The incident occurred approximately 2.5 miles from the Pelican Valley Trailhead in the Pelican Valley Be...

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  News Release Solo hiker injured by bear on Beaver Ponds Trail A grizzly bear walks above the Gardner River near the Boiling River parking area NPS / Jacob W. Frank News Release Date: May 28, 2021 Contact: Morgan Warthin , (307) 344-2015 On the morning of Friday, May 28, 2021, a male, age 39, sustained injuries from a bear while hiking on the Beaver Ponds Trail at Mammoth Hot Springs. The incident occurred approximately 1.5 miles from the trailhead that originates from the Old Gardiner Road. The male was hiking alone when he encountered what he believed to be two grizzly bears. One bear made contact with the hiker and he sustained significant injuries to his lower extremities but was able to hike out on his own.   He was transported to Livingston Hospital by park ambulance. The Beaver Ponds Trail is closed until further notice. Bear management staff are sweeping the trail to ensure no other hikers are on the trail. There are no further detail...

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  Park facilities begin opening for the 2021 summer season Visitors reminded to plan ahead and recreate responsibly Rangers provide information to park visitors. NPS Photo/J. Bonney Subscribe | What is RSS News Release Date: April 27, 2021 Contact: Denise Germann, 307.739.3393 Contact: C.J. Adams, 307.739.3431 MOOSE, WY—Seasonally operated facilities begin opening for summer operations in Grand Teton National Park and the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway. Visitors to the park are encouraged to plan ahead and recreate responsibly. The Craig Thomas Discovery and Visitor Center will open for the season on Saturday, May 1. It will be open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Teton Park Road and Moose-Wilson Road open to motor vehicles on May 1. Colter Bay Visitor Center opens May 7 and will operate daily 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please visit www.nps.gov/grte/planyourvisit/hours.htm for all other opening and closing dates for facilities and services...

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Portion of Backcountry Skiing Area in Grand Teton NP Closed for Human and Wildlife Safety     Portion of Backcountry Skiing Area on 25 Short Closed for Human and Wildlife Safety NPS Photo/C. Adams Subscribe | What is RSS News Release Date: March 19, 2021 Contact: Denise Germann, 307.739.3393 Contact: C.J. Adams, 307.739.3431 MOOSE, WY—Grand Teton National Park is implementing a temporary area closure for human and wildlife safety. A portion of the east-facing slope of 25 Short is closed until further notice to prevent potential conflict between a denning grizzly bear and skiers. The east-facing slope below the skier summit and the true summit of Peak 9975, known as 25 Short, is closed. Direct access across the summit ridgeline to Turkey Chute, Chute the Moon and other routes to Avalanche Canyon is open.  This area is routinely accessed from the Taggart Lake Trailhead.   Bears are beginning to emerge from hibernation. Appr...