GTNP Facts
Across
- 2. largest cat in the park
- 4. sometimes erroneously called "buffalo"
- 8. declared Jackson Hole a national monument in 1943
- 9. keystone tree species, at risk of being listed as endangered, grizzly eat the nuts
- 11. re-introduced to Yellowstone in 1995 and expanded territory to GTNP
- 12. key native trout in GTNP Snake River
- 15. steep viewpoint, very popular with tourists, lots of squirrels and chipmunks nearby
- 18. edible, red fruits with large palmate leaves
- 20. lake named after a Shoshone woman
- 22. the Skillet is one
- 23. lowest point in GTNP at 6,320 feet
- 24. GTNP is the only park with one of these
- 29. wealthy philanthropist who donated lands to GTNP
- 30. great sunset views, can often find amphibians here
- 35. Jenny Lake has the only one of these boats in the park
- 37. pine with fire-resistant cones
- 38. creek and hot springs near Flagg ranch, often used for soaking
- 41. name of largest lake in GTNP
- 43. rarely seen cat, most recent sighing in 2012
- 44. large bird in GTNP, mates for life
- 45. US President who has visited the most National Parks
- 49. always carry this when hiking
- 50. youngest in the Rockies
- 52. pine trees can poke you with these when dry
- 54. largest owl in GTNP, called "Phantom of the Forest"
- 55. one of the tallest peaks, name means "many pinnacles"
- 56. animal trapped to near extinction levels in 1800's
- 57. known for springtime mating displays on the lek
- 59. lots of opportunities for this type of recreation inside and outside the park
- 60. smallest hummingbird in North America, commonly found in GTNP
- 61. summit you can drive to with lots of stunning views
- 63. rustic barn photo location
- 64. name given to the Tetons by French trappers
Down
- 1. igneous rock, similar to basalt, found in dike on Moran
- 3. elusive, nocturnal mammal, often eats tree bark
- 5. hike with views of Phelps Lake and a split to Static Peak
- 6. disappeared from his settlement and body was never found
- 7. 40-mile trail taking 3-5 days to complete
- 10. first woman to climb the Grand in 1923
- 13. often seen on Cascade Canyon Trail, sometimes in water
- 14. dude ranch placed on National Register of Historic Places in 1990
- 16. largest swan in GTNP, largest waterfowl in US
- 17. often 'barks" and lives in colonies at higher altitudes
- 19. this place has a small grocery and great dining options, just inside park boundary
- 21. one of the most popular, moderate hikes in the park
- 22. one of the oldest Precambrian rocks
- 25. small purple fruit, bears love it
- 26. furry, brown mammal, common in GTNP, 399 was one
- 27. make sure you always do this with your fire when leaving a site
- 28. fastest land mammal in western hemisphere
- 31. what to do if a grizzly charges youj
- 32. show-off elk living near Signal Mountain
- 33. helped to create the Teton Range
- 34. located in Jackson Lake, named after a homesteader family
- 36. single living organism connected by root system, often "quakes"
- 39. what you need on your boat to float
- 40. unofficial 9-mile hike that gains over 2300 ft elevation
- 42. location of a famous Ansel Adams photo
- 46. mountain peak named for American painter
- 47. French for "big belly"
- 48. stout bodied ground squirrel, found in valleys, mountains and foothills
- 51. mushroom found in spring, likes base of trees and recent burn areas
- 53. has an annual meeting at Jackson Lake Lodge to discuss important matters
- 58. 1953 western movie filmed in GTNP
- 62. type of small snake, two species of this snake exist in GTNP