Explore Rugged Grand Teton National Park
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Out there in the remote vastness of the American countryside, not far from the hustle and bustle and stress of daily life, there lies peace. Clear of all the paperwork and project deadlines, absent of the noise and distractions, there is a land where rock bursts from the ground to loom large over civilization, where true tranquility exists and exploration abounds. That place is only a road trip away. That place is Grand Teton National Park.
There are certain parts of the world that will always be wild. Regardless of the changes, both natural and unnatural, that may come, these corners of Earth will forever remain sanctuaries, harvested, preserved and appreciated by all walks. The Teton mountain range is one of those great sanctuaries, where every new day brings unseen snapshots of life and unique, undescribable experiences.
Witness Life Unencumbered Among The Imposing Tetons
Located in the rugged northwest of Wyoming, due south of sister Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park offers up breathtaking vistas and untamable landscapes for both the casual day-tripper and the fearless adventurer. Known to the first mormon settlers as the mountains without foothills, the nearly 40-mile-long Teton range has fostered all sorts of wildlife and peoples for centuries.
Visitors to Grand Teton National Park can observe evidence of this region’s evolution by exploring wonderfully preserved settlements or thriving Jackson Hole. They’re encouraged to attend service at the remarkable Chapel of Transfiguration, or try their hand at herding cattle on a working dude ranch. Travelers come from around the world to venture out into the wild at various times throughout the year by way of cross-country skiing, backpacking, or rafting down Snake River. For those passing through, there are a number of pristine spots for camping, picnics and dips in refreshing glacier lakes.
Each season brings a new array of possibilities at Grand Teton National Park, but no matter which path you choose, you can always look over your shoulder and find the breathtaking tetons keeping a watchful eye.
Breathtaking spires rocket from a valley called Jackson Hole. The most dramatic peaks in the Rockies, the Grand Tetons the home of Grand Teton National Park. In the rugged Northwest of the state of Wyoming due South of Yellowstone Grand Teton National Park resides, encompassed on all sides by thick national forests. Carved by long vanished glaciers, the Tetons form a mountain range less than 40 miles long. From the Valley floor the highest the singular Grand Teton, rises abruptly more than 7,000 feet. These are mountains without foothills. Rather, the range is rimmed by a chain of Alpine lakes, sparkling in the thin clean air. A legacy of glacial Meltwater. Here, the Shoshone hunted big horn sheep. Their tribal name to native Americans was Tukudeka, meaning sheep eaters. It was French fur trappers in the early 19th century who blazed trails here, while hounding down beavers for their pelts. What impressed them on the first glimpse of the mountains were three prominent peaks. A forlorn French man in their party, dubbed them le trois Tetons, the breasts. Today's visitors walk in the footsteps of those trappers. There are trips into Jackson Holes past. On Mormon Row. In the early 19 hundreds Mormon settlers homesteaded this territory. Here's what's left of their cabins. And barns. And outbuildings. There are deserted ranches to explore. Old bunk houses. Old corrals. There's a restful visit to the log Chapel of the Transfiguration. The rough log interior is softened by light filtering through a scenic picture window behind the altar. Services are still held here. For folks who need to get away from their city jobs, there are dude ranches. Forget the freeways, here you ride on horseback through Sage covered hills. You can escape rush hour subway herding and help herd cattle on a working ranch. For a wild ride, there are guided raft trips down the Snake river. Although the upper and lower reaches of the river look placid, this winding waterway is no trip for beginners. Willow Flats is located in the central area of the park. It's pocked with ponds, streams, brush and some of the most alluring of lake scenes. Trails and foot paths lead to great places to get away for a meal and spectacular vistas. Fall colors are on fire in the Grand Tetons. Wary animals brace for a long winter. With the change of seasons come new vistas. Big Horn Sheep work the valleys now. For sportsman, winter offers cross country skiing. With chances to spot Coyotes, Moose and Elk cavorting in the snow. While here, whatever a visitor's pursuit, one should keep one's eyes wide open. For almost everywhere throughout the park, the Tetons are visible. Imposing, majestic, and certainly grand.
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