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==**Climate: ......................................... ** snowy Mountains leading down into a valley. climite varies from the mountains that get 450 inches of snow a year where as the valley only gets 191 inches. ==
 * Location: ....................................... **[|Jackson hole, Wyoming U.S.A.]
 * Size: ............................................... **40 mile long mountain range that stands 13,770 feet above sea level
 * Region Located: ............................. **N orth West United States
 * Visitors per year: ............................ **4 million visitors per year
 * Popular sites: ................................. **take a ride down the [|Snake River White water rafting], or jurney to the top and [|Climb the Tetons]

History: The Grand teton National park dates back 11,000 years ago when the Paleo-indians migrated west during the warmer months in persuit of food and supply. setilers from europe made town in jackson hole in the 1880's and encountered the [|shoshone natives]in the begining of the 19th century. the shoshone natives were three groups of indians that lived in eastern idaho, western wyoming, and northeastern utah; sacagawea was a western shoshone that heloped luis and clark cross the tetons. in 1929 the grand tetons were named an official national park, protecting the major peeks of the Tetons. yellowstone nation park had been esablished a national park in 1872 and from there they wanted to expand the perserve. in the 1920's local settelment proposed the tetons be made a national park to perserve their beauity; and the 30th presedent [|calvin coolidge]signed an exutive order to make the tetons a national park on febuary 26th, 1829.



the Grand Teton National Park has some of the most ancient rocks found in any U.S. National Park. The oldest rocks dated so far are 12 million years old, though even older rocks are believed to exist in the park. there are many ecosystems in this park for example there is the high altitude of the mountains, lakes and riveres made by melting glaciers, swamp marshes, and grassy fields down below; each little community has a set group of orginisms that call it home. high up in the mountain you will find over 300 species of birds which include the Calliope Hummingbird, smalliest bird in north america, 14 spieces of owl, and the great bald egal. along with the birds bighorn sheep climb on the cliffs of the mountain. in the lower altitude of the trees lives 18 species of carnivorious animals some of which are the [|grizzlie bear], [|mountain lion], linx, wolvorine.

don't worry theres not all carnivores in the tetons these mountains and lakes ar also home to 1000 species of plants many diffent kinds of fish and other animals sush as the moose. the grizzle bear and the bald eagle are both endangered animals that need our help. Learn more about endangered spieces [|here]. as for fires in the area, the National Park Service and other land management agencies have developed Fire Management Plans which provide a strategy for wildfire management and are expected to best enhance the natural ecosytem.

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Recreational Activities:
thers is lots to do at the grand teton nation park as i said before you can go on a wild white water rafting trip with the family or take a two day gided mountain climb to the top of the mountain, no previous experiance nessisary; or go horse back riding. Don't feel like going so extreem check in at the [|jackson lake lodge]sit back, relax and enjoy the sunset. in the morning go on a hike with one of our many hiking paths or just go exploring. most of the animals that live in the tetons are visible from the roads on ocasion they like to cross and be noisy with human from time to time. in the winter [|you can even ski]a certin section of the mountain. there are all sorts of things you can do in the tetons come visit!



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Comment: Great pictures! I liked how you made a donation link, that was clever. You have a couple spelling errors though! - Jaya

David your presentation was very good, but your your work was sub par. The pictures were all over the place. It was like you couldnt decide where to put them so you just put them everywhere. Although that was scattered, your information was there. I learned a lot about the grand tetons from your wiki. Next time you should focus more on the look of your wiki and put more of an hour of work into it. Also dont look like a t-rex on the day you have to present. Its unprofessional.- Love Alex

david i thought you did an outstanding job in your presentation and it was very well orginized