📍 Grand Teton National Park – Moose, WY
Hold onto your wide-brimmed hats and camera straps, Mormon Row is getting a glow-up. One of the most photographed places in Grand Teton National Park (and arguably all of Wyoming) is set to become more visitor-friendly, eco-conscious, and historically informative. In other words: more awe, less elbowing for parking.
The National Park Service just announced a slate of improvements aimed at preserving the iconic barns, enhancing access, and telling a more complete story of this historic homesteading community.
Here’s what’s coming down the dirt road:
🚶♀️Pedestrian & Pedal Power Zone
Say goodbye to weaving between cars for that perfect sunrise barn shot. A new pedestrian-and-bike-only area will be created in the heart of Mormon Row Historic District. That means safer strolls, cleaner views, and a better chance of spotting wildlife (or your Instagram moment) without a Suburban photobomb.
🚐 New & Improved Parking
To help manage the seasonal vehicle circus, a larger parking lot will be added at the southeast corner of Antelope Flats Road and Mormon Row. Expect better flow, space for larger vehicles, and less chaos during summer rush hours.
📚 Better Storytelling, Better Signs
New interpretive signs are on the way, because Mormon Row is more than just a pretty face. The updates will provide deeper historical context about the people who built this place and its role in shaping the greater Grand Teton landscape.
🌾 Nature’s Touch-Up
Crews will be restoring native vegetation, which helps protect the area’s natural character (and maybe gives sagebrush a fighting chance). It’s all part of making the landscape feel more like it did back in the homesteading days.
🚻 New Restrooms & Info Center
No more hoping the port-a-potty isn’t too ripe. Improved restrooms are in the works, along with a new Grand Teton Association building for visitor info, merch, and maybe even some climate-controlled browsing.
According to Grand Teton National Park Superintendent Chip Jenkins, this project is all about enhancing the experience while honoring the site’s roots.
“These improvements will create opportunities for visitors to connect with the history and landscape in a meaningful way,” Jenkins said.
🛠️ Timeline:
Minor upgrades might begin as early as summer 2025. The bulk of the work will take place in 2026 and beyond.
