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Panoramic view of a road through Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming

Sunset in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming. (ThinkStock)

What to do in Grand Teton National Park

Even casual fans of Ansel Adams will recognize the subject of one his most famous photographs, The Tetons and the Snake River , taken just inside Grand Teton National Park. Although Adams took the photo some 70 years ago, the view is virtually the same today. This snaggle-toothed mountain range is like an otherworldly myth, rising up from the leveled landscape of Jackson Hole, Wyoming, to snowcapped peaks that receive nearly 175 inches of snow annually. Come spring, it all melts and is replaced with fields of vibrant wildflowers surrounding a half-dozen scenic lake hikes. The park’s southern entrance is just five miles north of Jackson—where Hollywood, Wall Street, and D.C. elite like to congregate these days—but retains the pristine, arresting beauty that appealed to Adams, despite the fact that it sees some 2.6 million visitors a year.

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Grand Teton National Park just outside of Yellowstone is probably on of the prettiest mountain scenes I've seen. The mountains seem to just shoot up behind the lake and are typically always covered with snow at the peak which adds more to the beauty. Days can be spent hiking the area, but if you plan on camping, take warm layers. It can get really cold as you get up in altitude. One of my favorites was Jenny Lake. It was small, pristine, and beautiful with the mountains. I'd definitely recommend at least stopping for a half day to explore the area after you are done with Yellowstone.

Submitted on December 23, 2011

MrsJBolt Grand Teton National Park just outside of Yellowstone is probably on of the prettiest mountain scenes I've seen. The mountains seem to just shoot up behind the lake and are typically always covered with snow at the peak which adds more to the beauty. Days can be spent hiking the area, but if you plan on camping, take warm layers. It can get really cold as you get up in altitude. One of my favorites was Jenny Lake. It was small, pristine, and beautiful with the mountains. I'd definitely recommend at least stopping for a half day to explore the area after you are done with Yellowstone.

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My husband and I are going to Grand Tetons and Yellowstone we are mostly good day hikers...

My husband and I are going to Grand Tetons and Yellowstone we are mostly good day hikers what are the best day hikes recommended
Asked on July 07, 2010 by an anonymous user

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Myself and 2 friends are going to drive from Denver to GTNP in late August. We will...

Myself and 2 friends are going to drive from Denver to GTNP in late August. We will spend the first night in Jackson. It has been suggested by a GTNP ranger I spoke with that we spend the next night in Colters Bay Village in one of the cabins, then continue the next morning through Yellowstone to our next hotel in West Yellowstone. One of my friends asks, "Why spend the night in Colters Bay?" I dunno, because the ranger suggested it? Does anyone have a better answer, or a better plan? I'd be very appreciative, as I've never been to GT or Yellowstone before.
Asked on June 26, 2010 by an anonymous user

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Are there good motorcycle roads in the Grand Tetons? And around Jackson Hole?

Are there good motorcycle roads in the Grand Tetons? And around Jackson Hole?
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