Greetings from Grand Teton National Park

The very first time I saw the Grand Tetons, I cried. It was just so beautiful. The rest of the trip through the Tetons and into Yellowstone was breath taking. I have never seen such beautiful country. The day we sadly left, it was sunrise over the Tetons at the Snake River Overlook. Cried again, I did not want to leave.

Sincerely,
Peggy Tagesen

Grand Teton National Park

This spectacular destination preserves a dramatic stretch of the Teton Range bordering the Snake River. One of the unusual features of these distinctive mountains is the absence of foothills, meaning that there are no smaller mountains blocking the view. The park also features glacier-carved lakes, a historic district of weathered buildings made by 19th century Mormon homesteaders, and an abundance of wildlife large and small, including nearly 1,000 bison that roam the grassy fields in herds.

State(s): Wyoming

Established: 1929

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