Jackson Lake Ranger Station, forêt aux États-Unis
Jackson Lake Ranger Station is a forest service building in Grand Teton National Park, constructed in 1933 with log construction and a one-and-a-half-story design typical of the rustic style. The complex includes an outhouse, garage, and barn built in the same materials and style, all overlooking Willow Flats and Jackson Lake.
Built in 1933, it is the last Depression-era ranger station in the park to remain in its original location. When the park expanded in 1943, the Forest Service transferred the building but deliberately damaged it first as a protest against the park's growth and the loss of forest land.
The station was built by the U.S. Forest Service to reflect a style that emphasizes practicality and harmony with nature. Its simple design and natural materials allow it to blend gently into the landscape, helping visitors connect with the history of early park management and conservation efforts.
The station is easily accessible along the Teton Park Road and offers good views of the lake and surrounding mountains. Visitors can see the grounds and buildings during a drive through the park and explore this historic site at a relaxed pace.
The Forest Service deliberately damaged the building before transferring it and even placed a dead skunk inside to hide the damage from lawmakers during an inspection. This unusual action reveals the strong resistance forest officials had to the park's expansion in that era.
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