Sunday, January 11, 2015

These are less well known than the famous Yellowstone.................


  • Teton Range in Winter

    Grand Teton

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Mountains of the Imagination

Rising above a scene rich with extraordinary wildlife, pristine lakes, and alpine terrain, the Teton Range stands monument to the people who fought to protect it. These are mountains of the imagination. Mountains that led to the creation of Grand Teton National Park where you can explore over two hundred miles of trails, float the Snake River or enjoy the serenity of this remarkable place.

Features

  • Craig Thomas Discovery & Visitor Center

    Winter Closure for Visitor Center

    The Craig Thomas Discovery & Visitor Center will be closed Nov. 3 through March 1, 2015. Winter activities will continue. For info call 307-739-3399.
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  • Ranger-Guided Snowshoe Walk

    Ranger-Guided Snowshoe Walks

    Curious about winter ecology? Would you like to experience the park in winter? A snowshoe walk with a ranger is the perfect introduction.
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  • Backpacking in Death Canyon

    Backcountry Reservations

    From January 7 through May 15, select your backcountry permit sites in real-time. Follow the link below for trip planning and reservation information.
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Did You Know?

Tetons from the north, photo by Erin Himmel
Did you know that a large fault lies at the base of the Teton Range? Every few thousand years earthquakes up to a magnitude of 7.5 on the Richter Scale signal movement on the Teton fault, lifting the mountains skyward and hinging the valley floor downward.
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