Grand Teton National Park encompasses nearly 310,000 acres and protects the Teton Range, Jackson Hole (mountain valley), a 50-mile portion of the Snake River, seven glacier-carved lakes, over 100 backcountry and alpine lakes, and a wide range of wildlife and plant species. The park is also rich in a cultural history that includes seven eras of human history: Early peoples (paleo-indians), Native Americans (modern tribes), fur trappers, homesteaders, ranchers/farmers, conservationists, and recreationalists. The snowcapped, sharp-toothed Grand Tetons are America's quintessential mountain range, rearing up with cartoonish exaggeration out of the sagebrush-covered flats. Colorful wildflowers provide breathtaking displays. It is an active park with snow, ice, water, some seismic activity, many blooming wildflowers, wildlife and you can expect to see many species birds.
Located in Northwestern Wyoming, just South of Yellowstone National Park and North of Jackson, WY. The main road through the park (Hwy 26/89/191) is open year-round, but the side roads are closed in Winters. Activities: Nature Walks, Wildlife Viewing, Photography, Hiking, Horse Trails, Swimming, Boating, River Rafting, Float Trips, Climbing, Fishing & Ice Fishing, Snoeshoeing, Cross Country Skiing, Dogsledding, and Snowmobiling.
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