Grand Teton National Park
Geology shapes the ecosystem. Jagged mountains harbor the alpine community and glacial outwash plains support the sagebrush community. Beginning two million years ago, ice-aged glaciers repeatedly covered this landscape carving valley lakes, U-shaped canyons and leveling the valley floor. As these glaciers retreated, meltwater stripped soil from the landscape leaving behind sand, gravel and cobbles.Sagebrush thrives in these rocky, well-drained soils in addition to antelope bitterbrush and many grass species. Arrowleaf balsamroot, lupine and skyrocket gilia add spring color. Small mammals, Greater Sage-Grouse and pronghorn find food and shelter here, while raptors search for prey.Big sage, Artemisia tridentate, is both a vital and iconic part of this western landscape. Take a moment to touch and smell (but do not pick) the soft, aromatic leaves of a nearby sagebrush plant.| HM Number | HM1NZG |
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| Tags | |
| Placed By | National Park Service |
| Marker Condition | No reports yet |
| Date Added | Wednesday, September 16th, 2015 at 9:01pm PDT -07:00 |
| UTM (WGS84 Datum) | 12T E 522210 N 4836056 |
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| Decimal Degrees | 43.67718333, -110.72446667 |
| Degrees and Decimal Minutes | N 43° 40.631', W 110° 43.468' |
| Degrees, Minutes and Seconds | 43° 40' 37.86" N, 110° 43' 28.08" W |
| Driving Directions | Google Maps |
| Area Code(s) | 307 |
| Which side of the road? | Marker is on the right when traveling North |
| Closest Postal Address | At or near Teton Park Rd, Alta WY 83414, US |
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