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National park in Wyoming, United States
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Grand Teton National Park is a national park that is located in the Rocky Mountains, in Northwest Wyoming. The park is south of Yellowstone National Park and just north of the town of Jackson. Grand Teton National Park is noted for its stunning mountain vistas, its shimmering alpine lakes and its abundant wildlife.
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Besides the view of Mt. Moran, many types of birds can be seen here
This turnout offers a great view of the three highest peaks in the Teton range: Teewinot, the Grand Teton and Mt. Owen
This turnout highlights the largest glacier in the park.
Ansel Adams took a famous photograph of the Tetons from this site.
They lead to nice views of the Tetons and their reflections in the Snake River.
A fairly narrow paved spur road climbs to a parking area, then a very short walk to the summit gives an excellent 360 degree view of Jackson Hole.
This is a reconstruction of an 1890s ferry that crossed the Snake River.
This Episcopalian log cabin chapel, in a meadow near Moose Junction on Teton Park Road, has a view of the mountains through an altar window. There are also stained glass windows that depict the mountainous landscape.
This Catholic chapel, near Jackson Lake Junction, has a rustic feel with its log cabin construction.
10-mile scenic float trips on the Snake River within Grand Teton National Park.
A worthwhile and fun activity is to see by Jenny Lake. You can hike 2.5 miles to the falls and take a boat ride back ($7 one way, $10 round trip). The falls and whitewater is spectacular as it makes its mad dash down to Jenny Lake. Be sure to be on the lookout for rock climbers near the falls. Beyond Hidden Falls the hiking trail continues with a climb up to Inspiration Point which affords a spectacular view over Jenny Lake and Jackson Hole. After another climb the trail flattens out and heads west along highly scenic Cascade Canyon. Eventually the trail reaches Lake Solitude.
Paintbrush Canyon hike is one of the most rewarding canyon hikes in Grand Teton. The trailhead is at String Lake, just north of Jenny Lake. The hike from the trailhead to Paintbrush Canyon all the way to Holly Lake is 12.4 miles round trip and the last couple miles is strenuous.The total elevation gain is 2,749 ft.
Just north of Jenny Lake Lodge, this hike follows the shoreline of String Lake before arriving at Leigh Lake after about a mile. Leigh Lake offers crystal clear waters and reflecting views of the Tetons. As with most hikes in the area, beware of the overwhelming presence of mosquitoes if you plan to do this hike in the summer.
One of the easier peaks in the range still provides good views. Can be climbed in a scramble, though it still a long and steep 8.5 mile hike.
A peak with maintained trail all the way to the summit.
Has Mexican and American fare. It's quick and decent.
Nice sit down dinner type of restaurant. They have breakfast buffet ($7.95 for cold $11.95 for cold and hot). Drinks ordered charge extra (e.g. orange juice $2.50, Latte $3.65ish)
Offers counter service with light meals, snacks and soda fountain treats for breakfast, lunch and dinner, open daily 6AM-10:30PM. Service is not very quick and the food is not great, but it's open all the time.
Open late May to late September. Facilities range from basic tent cabins to cabins with private baths. Budget to midrange prices. The tents have 4 bunk beds outfitted with decent sleeping pads, but you'll need to provide your own sleeping bag.
Open from late May to early October. Large hotel with on-site restaurants and heated outdoor pool. Many mountain views. Midrange to pricey for this area.
Accessible via North Jenny Lake Junction off of Teton Park Road. Open early June to early October. Upscale to luxurious cabins and suites with on-site restaurant. Expensive.
PO Box 564, Teton Village. A slope-side mountain resort in Jackson Hole, Wyoming that offers rustic lodge rooms and suites. This luxury resort features a luxury spa, extensive meeting facilities, a variety of ski services and fine dining at Cascade Grill House & Spirits.
Open May-Sept. 131 sites, 97 sites with electrical hookups. 114 sites can be reserved in advance, 17 sites are first-come, first-served. This campground has facilities for both tent campers and RVs. Located within the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway, Flagg Ranch is only two miles south of Yellowstone and five miles north of Grand Teton. Wilderness surrounds the Headwaters development. The upper reaches of the Snake River flow through meadows mixed with open conifer forest. The Yellowstone Plateau rises to the north and Huckleberry Mountain to the east.
Open May-Sept. 60 sites. All sites are first-come, first-served. Usually fills by about 2PM. Vehicle size limited to 30 feet. A less heavily developed campground with sites in the spruce and fir forest. One side of the campground is adjacent to and slightly above Jackson Lake. This rustic campground is in a remote park of Grand Teton National Park. The campground is 11 miles south of Yellowstone and eight miles north of Colter Bay Village providing easy access to both parks.
Open May-Sept. 346 sites, 11 group sites, 13 sites with electrical hookups. 11 sites can be reserved in advance, 335 sites are first-come, first-served. This large campground is in a lodgepole pine forest near Colter Bay Village. While not on the shores of Jackson Lake, a short stroll leads to a spectacular view of Mount Moran and the northern Teton Range. Trailer dump station, showers, and laundry nearby. Usually fills by about noon.
Open May-Sept. 81 sites, 25 sites with electrical hookups. All sites are first-come, first-served. Usually fills by about 10AM. Signal Mountain offers a mix of spruce and fir trees, hillsides, and lake and mountain views. Adjacent to Signal Mountain Lodge and marina with a camp store and amenities close by. Sites are generally small and intimate. The campground accepts both tents and smaller RVs (up to 30 feet total length). The developed area offers a wide variety of services and amenities including lodging, restaurants, showers, laundry, dump station, and marina. Maximum stay is 14 nights.
Open May-Sept. 59 tent-only sites. All sites are first-come, first-served. This is the park's most popular campground and is generally full by 8AM. Sites are in among the evergreens and glacial boulders a short distance from Jenny Lake. Only one vehicle, less than 14 feet long, is permitted per site. Trailers, campers and generators are prohibited. The campground straddles a glacial moraine covered with an open forest of lodgepole pine, subalpine fir and Douglas fir. Maximum per site is two tents, one vehicle, and six guests for up to 7 nights.
Open May-Sept. 300 sites, 5 group sites, 36 sites with electrical hookups. 5 sites can be reserved in advance, 295 sites are first-come, first-served. The park's largest campground is in the southeast part of the park, closest to the town of Jackson. Generally fills in the evening, if at all. The campground lies along the Gros Ventre River with a mix of sites in sagebrush, beneath cottonwoods and adjacent to but a short distance from the river. If you are arriving in the afternoon of a busy day, just pull in and seek a better site the next morning. Some sites offer views of the Grand Teton and Blacktail Butte. Wildlife including bison, moose and mule deer frequent the area. Maximum stay is 14 nights.
By car
From the north, U.S. Highways 89, 191 and 287 share the same road into the park via Yellowstone National Park. This route is closed from November to April due to snow.
By foot
There are an extensive number of trails entering the park on all sides including the 3100 mile long Continental Divide Trail.
Most visitors to the park drive around, because of the distances involved. Some hardy souls bike or hike.
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