GTNP Facts

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