During Your Stay

Station Rules

Life on the Field Station is based upon courteous, respectful behavior and common sense:

Station quiet hours: 10:00 pm – 8:00 am

Laws: The Research Institute at AMK Ranch is owned by the National Park Service and located within Grand Teton National Park. You must abide by Wyoming state law and Grand Teton National Park laws and policies.

Smoking: No smoking within or near buildings or on flammable surfaces. Safe disposal of extinguished material is required.

Alcohol: Responsible alcohol consumption by adults is allowed, but public intoxication will not be tolerated.

Social functions: All social functions on the station grounds will be conducted in a respectful manner.

Overnight guests: No overnight guests or room changes by patrons unless approved in advance.

Food/scent storage: Keep kitchens, food storage, and living spaces clean and tidy to avoid attracting animals. Do not leave coolers or other food containers outside (day or night). 

Trash: Empty trash receptacles in the Johnson garage trash collection area each morning. Never leave trash outside.

Station cleanliness: No accumulation of clothes, furniture or equipment on porches or public spaces.

Illness: If you are sick, please make staff aware. We will do our best to make appropriate housing changes.

Fire and medical safety: Know the locations of fire extinguishers and first aid boxes in your living space. In an emergency, call 911 or 307-739-3301 for Grand Teton Ranger Dispatch.

Safe conditions: Report unsafe conditions, equipment malfunctions, etc. to station staff immediately.

Bear safety: Be “Bear Aware” (be alert, make noise, carry bear spray, do not run) and follow all recommendations for safe conduct around bears and other wildlife.  Grizzlies and black bears are regular station visitors.

Water safety: Station canoe and kayak use is allowed but users must wear a PFD and sign our boat checkout.

Pets: While researchers cannot have dogs at the station, there are some pet friendly places nearby. Learn more about pets in the National Park.

Camping: Camping at the station, including tent camping and sleeping in vehicles or RVs, is prohibited by our agreement with Grand Teton National Park. Station visitors that have camping vehicles with them for use at other sites may park them at the station during their stay but may not stay in them. The two campgrounds closest to the station are Colter Bay and Flagg Ranch.

Responsibility: Principal investigators and class instructors are responsible for the conduct of all members of their party.

Thanks for keeping the AMK Ranch a safe and clean place to work!

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Checking In and Checking Out

Guests should check in at the table outside of Johnson Lodge right next to the Garage (marked with a yellow star on this map). Click image to view larger size.

Checking In

Check in is between 1 and 7 pm at the table in the covered area outside the Johnson Lodge. When you arrive, please go to the check-in table in the covered area outside the Johnson Lodge and use the walkie talkie to contact the staff member on call. Staff will orient you to the station and get you settled in your room(s). Even if you are familiar with the station, you must check in with staff. We continually adjust housing assignments as needed to best accommodate all guests, so your building and room assignment may change before you arrive. We also do a brief orientation with each group to go over the most important station rules.

If you have not already done so, you will need to sign:

• Station Rules
• Waiver
• Terms and Conditions

We cannot house you/your group at the station until you have signed these documents. 

Late Check In

If you need to arrive later than 7 pm, you must notify us by emailing: uwnps@uwyo.edu. This email will go to all relevant staff. If you email someone directly, they may not receive your email in time to notify on-site staff before your visit.

If we approve your late arrival request,  we will leave your check-in information on the check-in table outside of Johnson Lodge. If you have not submitted your forms digitally, you must read and sign the Waiver, Terms & Conditions, and Station Rules and leave them on the table for station staff to collect. A map will be provided with your housing assignment location indicated. If you are arriving during quiet hours (10:00 pm – 8:00 am), please be aware that you may be moving through areas where people are sleeping and be respectful.

In the morning, you must use the walkie-talkie at the Johnson check-in table to contact the staff member on call and gather your group so that station staff can do orientation for your group.

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Interactive Map

Check out our interactive map to explore the research station, see more information about buildings, and learn about the history of AMK Ranch.

Food and Dining

All groups must arrange their own food. The UW-NPS Research Station does not have a cafeteria, rather, there are community kitchens for individual and group use. See Facilities and Amenities for more information on the community kitchens. 

Groceries

The nearest grocery store is located in Colter Bay (~ 3 miles south). It stocks basic items and has a deli, coffee shop, gift shop and ice cream. This grocery store is small and can be very expensive. The Colter Bay gas station on Hwy 89 also has a convenience store. Both are open late May through late September.

For more other, less expensive options, drive about an hour south to Jackson, WY.

Before purchasing groceries, we suggest you check the free refrigerator in the Johnson communal kitchen. It often has food leftover from seminars, condiments, and food other researchers left behind.

Restaurants

Most restaurants are open mid to late May and close in late September. View restaurants and schedules. The closest restaurants are located in the following areas:

• Leek’s Marina (1 mile)
• Colter Bay Village (3 miles)
• Jackson Lake Lodge (6 miles)
• Signal Mountain Lodge (13 miles)
• Flagg Ranch (16 miles)

BBQ Grills

The BBQ grills must be run by staff and are not available for guest use. If you have a special event and want to use the grills for your event, contact the on-site manager well in advance so we can plan for staff availability. An extra charge will apply.

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Cleaning

During your visit, please follow the daily cleaning schedule below to keep facilities in good condition. Cleaning supplies are located in every kitchen and bathroom. If you run out, contact the on call staff person for more supplies.

• Wipe tub/shower area after use.
• Remove hair and debris from drains in sinks and shower after use.
• Take trash and recycling to the Johnson garage when full.
• Keep community areas like kitchens and porches clean and free of food and other animal attractants.

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Phone and Internet

Phone

Cell phone access at the station is significantly improved from previous years but is not always reliable. Degree of access will depend on your phone service provider and your location when making and receiving calls. Land line phones are available for emergency use outside of Johnson Lodge, and in the office at the Berol Lodge.

Internet

Grand Teton National Park has upgraded their infrastructure, so we now have high speed fiber optic internet available in most buildings at the station! In addition, two desktop Windows computers are available for guest use in the library in the Berol lodge.

Networks Available

• UWyo – You can connect to the network using your normal UW credentials.
• Eduroam – This network will work with any other non-UW university credentials that support eduroam (like CSU). Enter your full email address as the username.
• UWguest – Available to anyone that connects to it and accepts our terms of service. If terms of service page doesn’t appear after connecting, go to wireauth.uwyo.edu in your web browser.

UWIT provides more information on these networks in this article.

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Mail

If you need to receive mail during your visit, the mailing address to use is:

UW-NPS Research Station
Attn: [YOUR NAME]
PO Box 170
Moran, WY 83013-0170 

Staff will pick up mail at the PO Box once each week and drop it off in the mail area in the Johnson communal kitchen. 

Shipping Directly to the Station:

c/o UW-NPS Research Station, Grand Teton National Park
1 AMK Ranch Road
Moran, WY 83013-0170

If you need to try to have something shipped directly to the station, we recommend using the address above and shipping via Fedex. We’ve had issues with other carriers finding the station and packages often end up being delivered elsewhere or being held off-site for pick-up. The station is remote and we cannot guarantee that packages or shipments will make their way to us successfully.

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Laundry

There are no laundry facilities on site for guests, but laundromats are available at Colter Bay and Signal Mountain.

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Lake Safety

Use of station canoes and kayaks (when available) is at your own risk. Follow these rules and guidelines to stay safe while out on the water.

Before Setting Out

All users of station boats must bring a life vest and also sign out equipment before they leave. Life vests and the log out sheet are located in the boathouse at the dock.

For any excursion in the park, it is a good idea to let someone know where you are going and when you plan on returning.

While on the Lake

Wear a life vest at all times. Jackson Lake can go from calm and easily paddled to dangerous whitecaps very quickly. We strongly recommend that canoes and kayaks stay close to the shoreline or take the trip out to Cow island. We do not recommend attempting to paddle across the lake. The mountains create a visual illusion that makes the trip look much shorter than it is and rapidly changing weather conditions on Jackson Lake can make this a difficult and dangerous paddle, even for experienced paddlers.

Upon Return

Remember to return all equipment (life vests, boats, and paddles), and sign in on the log sheet upon arrival.

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