National parks are widely known for their dramatic natural landscapes and unique wildlife. However, everyone who visits a national park knows that it's much more complex than just a simple undeveloped space.

National parks have created a delicate balance between infrastructure and open spaces, creating wondrous natural attractions that are accessible to people, even without backcountry camping. Many gateway communities around the parks also have their entire livelihoods connected to the tourism the parks generate.

Many of these aspects are funded by external vendors, who control food, lodging, and other popular conveniences within the park. Now, one of the largest national park contracts in recent years is up for grabs.

The concessionaire contract for Grand Teton National Park, curren

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