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A Place Called Jackson Hole
An on-line version of the 1999 Historic Resource Study of Grand Teton National Park by John Daugherty with contributions by
Stephanie Crockett, William H. Goetzmann, Reynold G. Jackson.

Menor's Ferry Historic District
Features an old country store, the Chapel of Transfiguration, and a ferry that operates in the summer (dependent on water level).

The Colter Stone
Did John Colter pass through Jackson Hole? Check out these recent photos of the Colter Stone.

The Creation of Grand Teton National Park 28k PDF
A thumbnail history of the park that was written in honor of the park's fiftieth anniversary in 2000.

50th Anniversary Website
A website that was created in 2000 especially for the park's 50th anniversary. Highlights include stories and photos from the park's first 50 years and a downloadable commemorative newsletter.

Campfire Tales of Jackson Hole
This book of stories was first published by the Grand Teton Natural History Association in 1960. It was recently reprinted and is also available on the NPS history website.

National Park Service History
This is site provides links to NPS history documents, websites, and books.

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