Council funds Bridger‑Teton ambassador program to help manage trails and visitors

Apr 15, 2026

The council approved $12,597 from lodging-tax funds for the Friends of the Bridger‑Teton National Forest to staff an ambassador program focused on trails adjoining Star Valley Ranch and visitor education including leave‑no‑trace principles.

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The Friends of the Bridger‑Teton National Forest requested lodging‑tax funding to continue a trail ambassador program focused on Star Valley Ranch trailheads and visitor education. The Travel and Tourism Board recommended a $12,597 grant primarily for staffing the ambassador program, and the council approved the request following questions about staffing, performance metrics and lodging‑tax eligibility.

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