Drive carefully at all times. Muffler cut-outs must be kept closed. Speed limits must be observed. All accidents must be reported at the nearest ranger station or to the office of the superintendent. The penalty for violation of the rules and regulations is a fine not exceeding $500, or imprisonment not exceeding 6 months, or both, together with all costs of the proceedings. _=The Government is not responsible for accidents of any nature.=_ Events OF HISTORICAL IMPORTANCE +--------+-----------------------------------------------------------+ | 1807-8 | Discovery of the Tetons by John Colter. | | | | | 1811 | The Astorians crossed Teton Pass. | | | | |1810-45 | "The Fur Era" in the Rocky Mountains, which reached its | | | height between 1825 and 1840. | | | | | 1829 | Capt. William Sublette named Jackson Hole after his | | | partner in the fur trade, David Jackson. | | | | | 1832 | Rendezvous of the fur trappers in Pierres Hole; the | | | Battle of Pierres Hole. | | | | | 1835 | Rev. Samuel Parker conducted the first Protestant service | | | in the Rocky Mountains a few miles south of the Tetons. | | | | | 1843 | Michaud attempted an ascent of the Grand Teton. | | | | | 1860 | Jim Bridger guided Capt. W. F. Reynolds' expedition | | | through the Teton country. | | | | | 1872 | William H. Jackson, with a geological party of the Hayden | | | survey in the Tetons, secured the first photographs of | | | these famous landmarks. | | | | | 1877 | The Hayden survey party of Orestes St. John made | | | geological studies in the Tetons. | | | | | 1879 | Thomas Moran painted the Teton Range. | | | | | 1884 | The first settlers entered Jackson Hole. | | | | | 1897 | Teton Forest Reserve created. | | | |