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Grand Teton National Park
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Heading to Yellowstone? Adding Grand Teton National Park to your trip will just make it that much better. GTNP offers scenery that is different (not better or worse) and a new host of activities that are not offered in Yellowstone National Park, for various, mostly historical reasons. From the barns on Mormon Row, to the mountain range that seems just so close you could touch it, you don't have to feel like you need to spend 3 days in the woods to take in the beauty. There are lots of easy hikes for the casual hiking folks, and of course more difficult (climbing the Grand Teton hard enough for you?), and of course plenty of scenery that can be enjoyed road side.
The park is real easy to work in with a drive to Yellowstone, either entering or exiting. It also is a far better place to see animals like moose than in Yellowstone, partly because a large part of the moose habitat burned in YNP in 1988.
My tip, and this stems from my interest in photography is get up for a sunrise one morning. Even if you're not a morning person, and yes I know it's your vacation. When the sun come up over the Gros Venture Range (the range that faces the Teton mountain range) and starts lighting up the mountain with sweet morning light it is soo worth it (and you can always nap after). You don't need to Ansel Adams to take great photos here!
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The park is definitely overshadowed by its big brother - Yellowstone NP. However, its magnificent panoramic views of the Grand Teton, Eagle Rest, and other peaks, beats even the Old Faithful and the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone. Snow and glaciers on the steep slopes add to the range's breathtaking beauty.
There are several great trails that run through the 'death canyon' and over the valley. Allow 5-9 hours for hiking them. Picturesque views of the lake and the valley below will not leave you indifferent.
Grand Teton NP deserves kudos for not only its natural marvels, but also for the organization of the park services.
There is a great Museum of Native American Art at the visitor center by Jackson Lake. It's a very cute little museum displaying unbelievably time-consuming hand-crafted clothing and accessories made by local tribes in late 1800s and early 1900s. There is also a small gift shop where you can buy hand-made jewelry with proceeds going to support local tribes.
There are several scenic tours offered by the park:
* Canoe lake tour
* Scenic boat tour
* Scenic open top bus tour
All range in price form $25-$80. But if you are not into that kind of vacationing, hit the trails! Wild life is also very different from Yellowstone. Instead of buffalo you might see moose, instead of Grizzly bears - black bears are commonplace here.
Rent a cabin for a week at one of the nearby 'Ranches' and explore this gem. Jackson airport is just 30 min away.
Splendid!
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(Actual conversation)
Wyoming Friend: Let's go to the Tetons this morning
Me: Eh. It's really far from our campsite. Let's just hike around Yellowstone for awhile.
WF: No, it's worth it, I promise.
Me: I don't know...there's so much to see up here. I don't want to sit in the car.
WF: I'm driving and we're going. You can't stop me.
...an hour or so later...
Me (in awe of the giant, gorgeous snow-capped mountains sprawled out across the giant blue lake): I am never doubting you again. Ever.
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I'm not a nature guy, and I gotta hand it to Grand Teton NP because it is just remarkably beautiful. I was on my way to Yellowstone during my recent voyage across America (http://KananAcrossAmer...) and wasn't sure if I really wanted to detour and enter the park, I'M GLAD I DID!
For non-hikers like myself (broken foot) the park offers TONS of scenic stops along the roads, you can take in the beauty of the forest, mountains, and lakes! Do expect a lot of people at the various camping sites, especially around lakes.
PRO TIP: Buy the combo pass if you plan on going to Yellowstone as well, saves you a few $ (I learned the hard way) :(
breathtaking! Must see
Types of mountain I love! Missed them a lot!!!, The mountains, flat, horses, bison...
"For every mountain, there is a miracle..."
Completely breathtaking. So close to Yellowstone, but this sister national park has such a different genetic composition. While both sibs may be caldera based, the mountains here are so majestic and unparalleled and such an amazing complement to the park just to it's north. Our trip did not allow for significant hikes, but we found ample short hikes that provided amazing experiences and views of the Snake River and countless waterfalls, vista of the glacial capped mountains, lakes, wildlife. Serene. Gorgeous. Amazing. DO NOT MISS a trip to Grand Tetons.
The Tetons are always amazing and so well worth while. It is really amazing to go up the tramway where you can get right on top of the mountains. Breathtaking! There usually is a lot of overcast in these mountains, just something to be aware of.
I have been to a number of national parks, but never thought to Yelp any because I assumed they were unanimously awesome. Grand Teton, however, had me starting to concoct a review in my head during what was touted as one of the best hikes in the park (Hermitage Point). Let's just say I have never been on a Yosemite or Rocky Mountain hike and been thinking about how I'm going to review it. While there is certainly a lot to love about the Grand Tetons, as a hiker, there were some things I wish I was aware of before going.
First, the good: the beauty of the Tetons range is unrivaled and virtually unobstructed--the lack of foothills provides incredible views of the mountains from base to peak. The jagged, steep peaks thrust through the low-lying clouds (we were there during a stormy season), making the range seem ethereally majestic. I was also surprised by how much wildlife I was able to see in the park. From a marmot creating a burrow on the side of the trail to Inspiration Point; to elk near Signal Mountain, to a black bear scampering across the Signal Mountain Summit Road, my boyfriend and I felt very fortunate to have seen so many cool animals. Finally, I was impressed by the amount of available campsites in the park. We stayed in a beautiful, secluded campsite in Colter Bay, whose facility included showers, many bathrooms, a general store, and a few restaurants (but still felt secluded and rugged).
What I didn't like much about the Tetons, however, was its lack of diverse hikes. On our first day in the park, we hiked the 5.5 mile Inspiration Point trail. This was the most difficult hike in the "Best of The Grand Tetons" book I bought (don't buy this book), and while it was beautiful, I was pretty underwhelmed by the resulting vista--a lake flanked by pine trees. The last couple hundred feet of this hike were steep, but otherwise I barely raised my heart rate. This trail was also extremely crowded. On our second day, we hiked the 9 mile loop to Hermitage Point. This was listed in other hiking guidebooks as one of the best hikes in the Tetons. The view from Hermitage Point was indeed stunning, but again, I barely broke a sweat. Further, as we hiked around Jackson Lake to get to Hermitage Point, our nature-inspired musings were interrupted by the many speedboats on the lake. Although the views were quite stunning, I just didn't get that quiet, natural, other-worldly feeling that more intense and secluded hikes provide.
It seems that in the Tetons, your hiking choices are either extremely intense (if you're doing peaks on the Teton range), or disappointingly easy. If you have the time to do a back country multi-day trip, I would recommend trying that (I wish we had the time). But otherwise, your options for cool day hikes are pretty limited.
If you're not in to hiking, there's always $70.00 canoe rentals and Mexican food...
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If I had to choose between Yellowstone or the Grand Tetons, I would without a doubt choose the Grand Tetons. Absolutely beautiful and breath taking. After a long day of driving through Yellowstone, we made our last stop in the Grand Tetons National Park. We only spent 2-hours in the park which I really regret. The sun started setting as we drove alongside of the mountains and we caught some amazing pictures. Def a place to catch some beautiful views. All the little things you see in Yellowstone do not add up to the true beauty of what you see in the Grand Tetons. Go. Go right now! :)
GORGEOUS...not as busy at West Yellowstone either...just STUNNING...I have no other words
Well this city girl (with a wild nature heart) had no idea Yellowstone was closed in the winter. A whole national park closed down for the season, who would have thunk it? *looks down at the atlas* *looks up at the 'road closed' sign* *looks back down at the atlas* *laughs out loud, gets out of car, runs onto closed road with dog* *watches dog do snow angels**chases dog around 'road closed' sign**gets back into car and hits reverse*
Well, thank goodness Grand Teton was open.
Or I would have been really pissed after the two day drive. Ok, no I wouldn't have been. I go on these crazy road trips for the journey, not the destination.
Just look at the pictues of this place. WOW. This is where professional photographers and painters should hang out (and I'm sure they probably do). Breathtaking mountains. Landscapes of the spirit gods. Air quality that doesn't make you wheeze. Fall colors of the rainbow. And to read others' reviews and learn that Yellowstone doesn't compare...well, I guess good things come to those that fly by the seat of their pants, or skirt.
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A beautiful park, lots of wildlife to be seen, and wonderful scenery to behold. The visitor center and staff were overall pretty good. I'd like to go back and spend more time at this park than I did on my first trip.
There is a new trail here that is amaaaazing. Very clean bathrooms, well groomed area. LOVELY! I'd upload the video of my friend jumping off of a rock into the freezing cold water but he's screaming so loud that it would have to be censored.
When you see them you'll wish that you had a picture window in the front room
Date Rating: 10
Pick up scale: 3
Strong Suggestion: Bring your camera.
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I toured from Austin to Canada hitting all the national parks I could (within 3 weeks) and this one just sticks with you. Yeah, I saw bears in Yellowstone. True I saw moose in Glacier. I even got to see Wall Arch before it collapsed in Arches national park. The view of the Grand Tetons just as the sun is rising beats of that by far.
Waking up in your tent at 6am in June and seeing your breath in the 35 degree air is an experience. Fishing for Trout and Whitefish right in front of the snow capped peaks makes you paranoid a bear is going to walk up behind you and demand your catch (albeit with a loud huff and angled aggressive ears). You need bear spray here. Most importantly you need a camera and some free time to take in the spectacular view.
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Fantastic. My favorite national park experience by an order of magnitude, although it certainly helps that it's a) not two miles from an actual city and b) still not crowded. In most areas, the park keeps the number of people you'll see on a given trail down by capping the number of cars allowed in the parking lot. If you come during peak times (10AM-2PM), especially on a weekend, you might have to wait a little bit to park your car, or go to a different area, but the result is well worth it.
The Boy and I especially liked hiking up around Phelps Lake, a former Rockefeller retreat the park acquired in the last ten years. They've built an cool-looking visitors center there, but we didn't stop other than to use the incredibly clean and eco-friendly composting toilet restrooms.
As an added bonus, our week-long pass for the car was $25, and not only got us into the Tetons all week, but also into Yellowstone for our all-day marathon Weird Geological Features day trip. Cool stuff!
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See my review/pictures under Grand Teton National Park in Moose, WY.
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This is an overlooked GEM of a park. Let the untrained go to Yellowstone (which is still damn good, but a little too crowded), and let the un-pottytrained go to the smarmy party at Jackson Hole.
Grab some Moose Tracks ice cream from Yellowstone and head on down to enjoy the Tetons.
This is not a place to hide from humanity, it's plenty well traversed, but, the campspaces are roomier, the backdrop more colorful, and it's just my favorite camping spot of all time.
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Grand Tetons is one of the most beautiful places on earth. And I think that means a lot, coming from someone who grew up in Hawaii. ;-)
Rugged, snow-capped mountain peaks, rolling plains, and mirror lakes simply take my breath away. This is one of the most awe-inspiring places I've ever seen. The Grand Tetons truly blow Yellowstone out of the water--and Yellowstone itself gets five stars.
When planning your trip, allot more time for the Tetons than for Yellowstone. Consider spending a night in the park at a lodge (for un-outdoorsy types like me) or in a cabin. Also consider a hearty breakfast to jump-start your day at the Jenny Lake Dining Room or Jackson Lake Dining Room. Both restaurants offer incredible views of the Tetons and lakes, in a rustic log cabin atmosphere.
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Go early to avoid the crowds spending a day here before they go to Yellowstone.... and don't follow them. Far less crowded, and unless you're craving Old Faithful (sortof a letdown, if you ask me), GTNP has Yellowstone beat.
I mean really, are you ever going to run out of stuff to do here and then suddenly wish you'd get elbowed in the ribs by Marge from Wichita while being sent through the cattle chute that is Yellowstone?
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Ahhhmaazzing. Yogi and Yellowstone ain't got nothing on this place except for RV's, jorts, and traffic.
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Favorite trip in my life (so far). I believe that this park is superior to Yellowstone. I went in June of 07. I want to go back desperately. Most of the iconic views you see in postcards/books are within 30 min of the hotels of Jackson Hole. Almost no walking required to see the famous sites. This is great for people who can't walk very well. I am a city girl to the bone, but this place makes me want to move to Wyoming! Here is my must see list:
Take a float trip on the Snake River. I took my mom who doesn't swim and she was totally at ease and loved it. Saw Bald Eagles!!
Drive to Oxbow bend and get a photo like Ansel Adams. One of my guides told me to get there before 11am to get a photo with the Tetons reflected in the water. He was right! By 11:05 the wind picks up and the water on the snake river is rippled and you don't get that mirror like reflection.
Drive to Mormon Row. Mormon Row has old abandoned barns and Bison everywhere. On the way you are bound to see moose and elk too.
Go to Jenny Lake and take the ferry. There was no wait when I went for a boat. The ferry is fast and it drops you off in a mildly rugged area with trails to cool stuff like waterfalls.
End your day with a Whisky shot at the Million Dollar Cowboy Bar! Sit at the bar in one of the leather saddle stools.
Grand, lovely and awe-inspiring, the Grand Tetons National Park quite overshadows its next-door neighbor, Yellowstone.
I spent a lovely three days at this park before heading north to Yellowstone. They are close enough that you can do them both in the same vacation, and I recommend it, because they are vastly different. This park is for the alpinist, lots of mountain hikes and beautiful views. You can also take rock climbing classes here if you are so inclined.
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One of the most beautiful places in the world! Absolutely stunning scenery. My dad used to work as like a boatman (?!?) during college summers. When I was in college, I spent summers slaving away at Bear Stearns, but ok whatever. Luckily, we've taken some family trips up to the Tetons, and I am always blown away by their beauty.
Huge open plains where the deer, buffalo, moose, coyotes, and bears roam, and the jagged rocky mountains shoot straight up in a neat row. If you want to see wildlife, just pull over at the nearest traffick jam.
one word: amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!