PEDD 9608 - The Geology and Natural History of Grand Teton National Park

Course Description

At 13,770 feet the Grand Teton rises over 7,000 feet above Jackson Hole. Twelve other peaks of the Teton Range reach over 12,000 feet in elevation. The Teton Range has moved up along the Teton fault a total of 24,000 feet forming one of the most dramatic ranges in all of the Rockies. This trip will explore the geologic and glacial history of the Teton Range and Jackson Hole. We will also discuss the major plant and animal communities. On line presentations will be followed by a 2 day field trip to Grand Teton National Park. On the first day stops include Lewis Falls, Signal Mountain, Jenny Lake, Taggart Lake, and Teton Village Aerial Tramway. On the second day we will travel to the Grand Teton National park Visitor Center at Moose, Blacktail Butte, the Gros Ventre slide and the Snake River Overlook.

*SELECT PEDD 9608 - 008 for non-credit participants.

*SELECT PEDD 9608 - 009 to earn 3.0 PDUs.