Grand Teton National Park
If you plan on visiting the Rocky Mountain area, don't forget to visit Grand Teton National Park. The park is located in northwestern Wyoming and offers amazing mountain scenes and a wide variety of wildlife.
The landscape of Grand Teton National Park is quite breathtaking. The amazing mountains are a sight you have to see in person.
The range consists of eight peaks over 12,000 feet, including the Grand Teton rising to 13,770 feet. Seven moraine lakes span the base of the range, while more than 100 alpine lakes are located in the backcountry.
Elk, moose, pronghorn, mule deer, and bison are regular frequenters of the park, as are black bears in the forested areas. Over 300 species of birds call the park home as well, including bald eagles and peregrine falcons.
3 million people visit Grand Teton National Park every year to climb the mountain or camp along the shores of Jenny Lake.
Backpacking the Teton Crest is the best way to enjoy everything the park has to offer. It is probably one of the best hiking trails you will ever have the privilege to enjoy. The trail travels north from the south of the park through the Tetons' high country for 39 miles, ending at Paintbrush Canyon.
The natural beauty along Snake River is amazing. The river enters Yellowstone National Park, flowing west from the Teton Wilderness, then flowing south into Jackson Lake in Grand Teton National Park.
The wildlife in the park is also worth the visit. You'll find buffalo herds moving about, elk enjoying the morning quiet, and marmots in alpine meadows. It is nature at its finest. The Tetons are located in the middle of one of the last almost intact temperate ecosystems in North America. The experience is a magical one that will change your life forever. Bring the whole family to learn about nature from an up close perspective, and to teach your children about the importance of preserving the natural beauty of the world.
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