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February 7, 2024
IDAHO FALLS — The Idaho Fish and Game Commission has enacted an antler gathering closure running Jan. 1 through April 14 in the upper Snake and southeast regions. The closure
June 28, 2023
After announcing plans for a fee system in the Snake River Canyon, land managers are talking about new fees in crowded corners of national forests around Jackson Hole. But additional
June 26, 2023
In a few weeks, Mel Bolling, forest supervisor for the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, will be making decisions on whether to allow the proposed Grand Targhee Resort (GTR) expansion. Too many
January 28, 2023
After attempting to dissuade free-roaming dogs in Teton Canyon by adopting an educational approach, Forest Service officers are now switching to an enforcement strategy, handing out citations to stubborn owners
March 22, 2022
The following is a news release from Caribou-Targhee National Forest. DRIGGS – As you prepare to change out snow boots for tennis shoes and skis to mountain bikes, the Teton Basin Ranger District is reminding you to educate yourself to ensure the backcountry stays open, accessible, inclusive, and protected. “Rules are in place to keep […]
December 1, 2021
Be sure you know the rules before you head out
November 20, 2021
The draft environmental impact statement, or EIS, for proposed expansions on Grand Targhee is now expected to come out in late spring of 2022, the Caribou-Targhee National Forest announced this
March 5, 2021
The Caribou-Targhee National Forest is seeking public comment on a proposed project that would improve the steep, hazardous, and rutted dirt roads and trail leading to Packsaddle Lake, a popular recreation site in the Big Hole Mountains northwest of Driggs. âAnyone who has been to the area knows how steep, slippery and difficult the trail can be,â said Jay Pence, Teton Basin District Ranger, in a press release issued Thursday. The CTNF is planning to remove and reclaim stretches of FS...
March 5, 2021
Changes in the works for Packsaddle Lake USFS Example of road conditions accessing Packsaddle Lake DRIGGS, Idaho (KIFI) —The Teton Basin Ranger District is looking at making important improvements to the Packsaddle Lake Recreation area and is asking for the public’s input. Located just outside of Tetonia, Idaho, Packsaddle Lake is a popular recreation area nestled within the Big Hole Mountains. “Packsaddle Lake is a popular destination,” said Jay Pence, Teton Basin District Ranger. �...
January 6, 2021
In the weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas, a mother with a three-year-old child set out to enjoy Teton Canyon. The child stood against momâs leg as she reached into the car, retrieving gear. In the blink of an eye, a dog popped around the car, knocking the child to the ground. As the pet stood â paws on the childâs chest, smothering the little face with licks â its owner snapped photos and made comments about how âcuteâ the scene was. Neither the toddler nor ...