Work Beginning On Snake River Access Points At Grand Teton National Park

Above, Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

One of many things to do while in Grand Teton National Park is to float down the Snake River on a kayak, canoe or raft. I did some rafting on the Snake River last summer outside of Jackson, Wyoming.

Work is about to begin on three Snake River access points in the park.

According to the National Parks Traveler:

Work is expected to get under way this spring on a multi-year, multi-million-dollar project to improve access to the Snake River in Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming. 

The National Park Service and Grand Teton National Park Foundation are working in partnership on the project, Snake River Gateways, to transform three river access sites along the Snake River.  The project is intended to enhance the visitor experience, improve safety, restore the resilience of riparian areas, improve infrastructure, and emphasize accessibility for all. Construction activities are to begin this spring at Pacific Creek Landing, with work at Jackson Lake Dam and Moose Landing in the next few years.   

"The Snake River Gateways Project will enhance visitor access and safety at several popular and beautiful locations along the iconic and scenic river," said Grand Teton acting Superintendent Gopaul Noojibail. "We simply could not make all of these critical improvements to these sites without the strong support from the Grand Teton National Park Foundation." 

Pacific Creek Landing, located just north of the Moran area, will be temporarily closed to all river users and visitors during construction activities this spring and in the fall. There will be summer access to the site, after June 7, contingent upon a reopening of the park per public health guidelines.  It is anticipated that a temporary closure will be in effect this fall beginning September 1, and possibly into spring of 2021.

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