Grand Teton National Park
Rising above a scene rich with extraordinary wildlife, pristine lakes, and alpine terrain, the Teton Range stands as a monument to the people who fought to protect it. These are mountains of the imagination. Mountains that led to the creation of Grand Teton National Park where you can explore over two hundred miles of trails, float the Snake River, and enjoy the serenity of this remarkable place.
Grand Teton National Park is located in northwestern Wyoming; north of the town of Jackson, Wyoming and south of Yellowstone National Park. By car from Salt Lake City, Utah is approximately 300 miles and about 5-6 hours from the park and from Denver, Colorado is approximately 550 miles and about 8-10 hours from the park. Grand Teton National Park is unique in that it is the only national park that has a commercial airport within its border, Jackson Hole Airport (JAC). For current road info:
- Arts and Culture
- Cultural Demonstrations
- Auto and ATV
- Scenic Driving
- Biking
- Road Biking
- Boating
- Motorized Boating
- Sailing
- Boat Tour
- Camping
- Backcountry Camping
- Canoe or Kayak Camping
- Car or Front Country Camping
- Horse Camping (see also Horse/Stock Use)
- Group Camping
- RV Camping
- Climbing
- Rock Climbing
- Mountain Climbing
- Ice Climbing
- Fishing
- Freshwater Fishing
- Fly Fishing
- Food
- Dining
- Guided Tours
- Self-Guided Tours - Auto
- Boat Tour
- Hiking
- Backcountry Hiking
- Front-Country Hiking
- Off-Trail Permitted Hiking
- Horse Trekking
- Horse Camping (see also camping)
- Horseback Riding
- Hunting and Gathering
- Hunting
- Paddling
- Canoeing
- Canoe or Kayak Camping
- Kayaking
- Stand Up Paddleboarding
- Junior Ranger Program
- Skiing
- Cross-Country Skiing
- Snow Play
- Snowmobiling
- Snowshoeing
- Water Skiing
- Wildlife Watching
- Birdwatching
- Shopping
- Bookstore and Park Store
- Architecture and Building
- Explorers and Expeditions
- Farming and Agriculture
- Ranches
- Native American Heritage
- Westward Expansion
- Homesteading
- Animals
- Bison
- Elk
- Wolves
- Climate Change
- Fire
- Forests and Woodlands
- Geology
- Glaciers
- Lakes
- Mountains
- Scenic Views
- Unique Species
- Endangered
- Wilderness
North Fork Cascade Canyon
Backpackers in North Fork Cascade Canyon approaching Paintbrush Divide.
Winter Sunrise on the Teton Range
Winter sunrise on snow-covered Teton Range
Grizzly Bear
Grizzly bears are found throughout Grand Teton National Park
Lake Solitude with the Cathedral Group
Lake Solitude is a favorite hiking destination in the park.
Oxbow Bend and Mount Moran
Mount Moran at Oxbow Bend is a classic autumn view.
Visitors at the Snake River Overlook
The Snake River Overlook is a where Ansel Adams took his iconic image of the Teton Range.
John Moulton Barn at Mormon Row
Two Moulton brothers built adjacent icon barns on Mormon Row. John's barn is pictured. T.A., his brother, built a barn just to the south.
American Pika (Ochotona princeps)
American Pika live in rockfall areas.
Moose
In the fall, bull moose antlers have lost their velvet readying for the rut.
Schwabacher Landing
The beaver ponds near Schwabacher Landing can produce beautiful reflections of the Teton Range.
Arrowleaf Balsamroot
Arrowleaf Balsamroot is a bright splash of color during early summer.