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Tag Archives: Grand Teton National Park
A Hair-Raising Ascent – Free Soloing the Grand Teton
Today’s mountain climbers would call it free soloing, but in August 1923 it was simply three college students who were short on equipment. Brashly, they believed they could summit the Grand Teton. David DeLap had taken up mountain climbing on … Continue reading
Mardy and Olaus Murie, Conservation Enthusiasts
Margaret (Mardy) and Olaus Murie were fiercely dedicated to protecting America’s most beautiful places and wildlife. The couple enriched the concept of conservation, all while experiencing the outdoors and enjoying the wildlife and beautiful scenery around them. The story of … Continue reading
Posted in conservation, environmental history, National Parks, Natural resources, Uncategorized, Wyoming history
Tagged Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act, Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Brooks Range, Grand Teton National Park, Wilderness Society, Wildlife Society, Yellowstone National Park
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