Morgan hails from a small colonial New England village (Old Deerfield, Massachusetts) where she participated in regular historical re-enactments and visited many house museums as a kid. Her “back-yard” experiences inspired her to pursue a career in the field of history, with a specific interest in experiential learning and the physical objects that illustrate the past. After earning her bachelor’s degree in archaeology from Brown University, Morgan moved out West for work and play. It was both the rugged landscape and enduring pioneer spirit of Jackson Hole that Morgan immediately felt connected to; a place she now considers home. For the past five years, she has been working as a cultural resource specialist at Grand Teton National Park, primarily focused on historic preservation planning, volunteer coordination, and project management. She also has been actively involved in the Alliance for Historic Wyoming and the Teton County Historic Preservation Board, serving as an advisor and working on special projects. During this time, Morgan received her Master of Science in Historic Preservation from the University of Oregon.
Morgan was no stranger to the Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum prior to joining the organization as the Executive Director in 2017, as she regularly utilized the research center, partnered on special events, and even helped out in the Deloney Museum for a month. With a strong foundation in cultural resource management and a commitment to Jackson Hole Heritage, Morgan now oversees the organization’s programming, strategic planning, financial management, special events, and fundraising. When not at the Museum, Morgan can be found out on the mountain bike trails, ski slopes, or investigating historic cabins.
Lynnea grew up in Yosemite National Park and spent her childhood hiking, climbing, and backpacking throughout the park. She has been guiding climbing, hiking, and backpacking for just over 20 years and now lives in Tahoe. The winters she spends teaching skiing at Northstar, the summers she guides trips in Yosemite, Zion, and Bryce.
She loves sharing the National Parks with others and is really excited about this trip and sharing the Spring magic of Arches and Canyonlands with you.
Evan Stout was born and raised in rural Maine among the towering pines, pristine lakes and rivers, and along the rocky coast. Evan grew up hiking and fishing across Maine, a respect and love for the outdoors was solidified at an early age. By college, he pursued an education in Outdoor Education, and Recreation, and graduated with a B.S. from the University of Maine at Presque Isle. He is also an alumni of the National Outdoor Leadership School semester in the Yukon Territory.
After college, Evan spent a year teaching 8th grade Earth science at a local junior high. While educating came natural, being raised by teachers, the natural world and the wonders of the West were calling.
After making the move to the west, Evan worked for a guide service which sent him to all corners of North America. From the deserts of the Southwest, to the northern tip of Nova Scotia, and to the Arctic Circle in Alaska. He explored, hiked and guided travelers from all around the world. This diversity of clientele, varying situations and settings sharpened his skill and repertoire as a guide to the highest level, but there was one park that kept calling him back.
In 2015, Evan made the decision to move full time to Gardiner, Montana, and focus solely on Yellowstone Park. Ever since he has been guiding day safaris, multi-day backpacking, and fishing trips into Yellowstone. His knowledge and passion for Yellowstone’s unfettered wilderness and the animals that call it home shine through on every outing.