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Grand Teton National Park
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The Teton Range - Grand Teton National Park
Once considered lucrative fur trapper territory, Grand Teton National Park now protects 310,000 acres of crystal lakes, open prairies, rugged mountains and extraordinary wildlife. The park welcomes visitors for year-round relaxation and recreation. Summer months are filled with biking, hiking, fishing and mountaineering while cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling dominate the winter.
Grand Teton was designated as a National Park in 1929 and expanded in 1950 to include Jackson Hole Monument.
The Teton Range sits on a fault line and is the youngest mountain range in the Rocky Mountains.
The east side of the Teton Range uniquely lacks foothills allowing for unobscured views of its peaks.
Known to harbor moose, grizzlies, and beavers, Grand Teton National park also home to hundreds of birds; including trumpeter swans — the largest North American waterfowl, and smallest North American bird — the calliope humming bird.
Scenic Drive
Grand Teton National Park has a few scenic drives to explore. Jenny Lake Scenic Drive skims the east shore of Jenny Lake. For broader views of the Teton Range, take Teton Park Road from Jackson Lake Junction to Moose. For an even bigger picture and to explore the most of the park, take the HWY 191 & Teton Road Loop.
Hiking
From easy hikes like Taggart Lake to strenuous hikes like Death Canyon, Grand Teton National Park has a hike, walk or stroll for everyone. Quick points of importance are 1)hydrate , 2) take layers for sudden weather changes, and 3) the Tetons are bear country. Carry bear spray and know how to use it.
Camping
Camping season in Grand Teton runs May to Early October. The season is short and groomed campsites must be reserved at any of the parks 7 campgrounds. Amenities vary between campgrounds but can include showers, dump stations and laundry.
First come - first served campsites can be found in nearby Bridger-Teton National Forest.
Overnighting vehicle camping at pullouts, parking areas, picnic areas, trail heads and roadside is prohibited. Camping within Grand Teton is only allowed within designated campgrounds or in the backcountry with required permit
For current info, new, and updates on all things Grand Teton - including fees, permits, and closures - visit Grand Teton National Park at nps.gov
2021 SEP
Since it’s so close to Yellowstone, we spent a day in Grand Teton National Park to see of we liked it enough to revisit later in life. We loved it… Our 2021 visit!
