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GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK – Big changes are planned for the iconic Mormon Row at Grand Teton National Park. 

The historic district—made up of perhaps the most photographed barns in the world, featuring historic structures and the dramatic backdrop of the Grand Tetons—will eventually be inaccessible to vehicles. The plan is to make it into a pedestrian and cycling-only area, with new interpretive signs that provide both directions and historical context, according to the National Park Service. Additional bathrooms are planned and a bigger parking lot at the southeast corner of Antelope Flats Road and Mormon Row will accommodate the growing number of visitors. 

The majority of the work is scheduled to begin in 2026, but you might see some minor site improvements starting this summer (2025). 

“We are excited to continue our partnership with the Grand Teton National Park Foundation to preserve and renew Mormon Row, a beloved site for park visitors,” said Grand Teton National Park Superintendent Chip Jenkins. “These improvements will create opportunities for visitors to connect with the history and landscape in a meaningful way.”

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