Friday, June 24, 2011

Introducing Education, Technology, and an Unforgettable View

Auditorium and website funded through $3.2 million in gifts by Foundation donors

The Craig Thomas Discovery and Visitor Center auditorium is open! The new 150-seat addition combines state-of-the-art technology with a picture window that frames the Teton Range to create Jackson’s most scenic venue for lectures and films. Complementing the educational components in the visitor center, the facility’s offerings include a National Park Service film and lecture series as well as music and community-sponsored presentations.

In addition, http://www.discovergrandteton.org/ will launch this summer and provide trip planning and educational information that includes wildlife, geology, park history, and Junior Ranger programs. Videos, webcams, games, and electronic field trips will be featured as well to advance the park’s overall interpretive scheme and connect with a tech-savvy audience. Future plans include interactive e-hikes and mobile apps.

For upcoming auditorium events, visit www.nps.gov/grte/planyourvisit/special.htm