Grand Teton National Park
Once you spy the jagged peaks that tower more than a mile above Jackson Hole Valley, you know you’ve reached Grand Teton National Park. Located in northwestern Wyoming just south of Yellowstone National Park and just north of the town of Jackson, this incomparable park is extremely popular with hikers, campers, rock
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Grand Teton National Park Recreation. Outdoor enthusiasts will find just about every activity to satisfy their craving–everything from hiking and river float trips to cruises and horseback riding.
Hiking. From an easy walk around Christian Pond near Jackson Lake Lodge to a strenuous climb straight up the Teton Range, Grand Teton National Park is a hikers’ paradise. The National Park Service offers trail information to help you determine length and degrees of difficulty. [Top]
Hiking. From an easy walk around Christian Pond near Jackson Lake Lodge to a strenuous climb straight up the Teton Range, Grand Teton National Park is a hikers’ paradise. The National Park Service offers trail information to help you determine length and degrees of difficulty. [Top]
Grand Teton National Park Lodging. Discover a grand lodging experience at the Comfort Inn & Suites Riverton, which features well-appointed, amenity-rich guest rooms, friendly service and complimentary Comfort Sunshine Breakfast. Our central Wyoming location puts many of the state’s attractions within easy reach like Grand Teton National Park. This true national treasure, located about 165 miles west of our hotel and just south of Yellowstone National Park, beckons with first-rate fishing, float trips and hiking trails. [Top]
River Float Trips. Get familiar with the park’s backcountry by taking a scenic float trip down the twisting Snake River. Experience the thrill of meeting abundant wildlife face to face. Enjoy the spectacular views of the Teton Range while sitting on comfortable river rafts.
Jackson Lake Cruises. Learn about geology, wildlife and history of the park while taking in breathtaking views of the towering Teton Range and Waterfall Canyon via a Scenic Lake Cruise on Jackson Lake around the tip of Elk Island. [Top]
Jackson Lake Cruises. Learn about geology, wildlife and history of the park while taking in breathtaking views of the towering Teton Range and Waterfall Canyon via a Scenic Lake Cruise on Jackson Lake around the tip of Elk Island. [Top]
Horseback Riding. Grand Teton Lodge Company offers numerous ways to see the park on horseback or in horse-drawn wagons. Guided rides lead travelers around scenic Christian Pond before heading to the high ground above Oxbow Bend on the Snake River. Keep your eyes open–elk, swans, moose and other wildlife have been known to make appearances.
For more information, visit http://wyomingtourism.org/cms/d/grand_teton_national_park.php. [Top]
For more information, visit http://wyomingtourism.org/cms/d/grand_teton_national_park.php. [Top]
How the Grand Tetons Formed. When the earth’s crust cracked along a fault millions of years ago, the Tetons rose into the sky. The Grand Teton rises to 13,770 feet above sea level while 12 other peaks reach above 12,000 feet elevation. The floor of Jackson Hole tells the story of glacial outwash –sand and boulders carried out of the Teton Mountains and the Yellowstone Plateau by glaciers and deposited on the valley floor. Unique saucer-like depressions, called potholes, dot the outwash plain. These are thought to be the result of huge chunks of buried glacial ice melting, leaving the ground above suddenly without support. For more information, visit http://wyomingtourism.org/cms/d/grand_teton_national_park.php. [Top]
