Grand Teton National Park

Grand Teton National Park highlights

Grand Teton National Park: The Absolute Essentials

Grand Teton National Park encompasses the jagged peaks of the Teton Range, rising over 7,000 feet above the Jackson Hole valley. This selection covers the park's essential landmarks, from iconic glacial lakes like Jenny and Jackson to the winding Snake River. Key historical sites include the 1925 Chapel of the Transfiguration and Menors Ferry. The list highlights major viewpoints for observing the 13,775-foot Grand Teton summit and the diverse wetlands that support the park's resident moose and elk populations.

Grand Teton National Park: The Absolute Essentials — Map

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Willow Flats Overlook

Expansive views of Jackson Lake and the Teton Range. The marshy foreground is a frequent grazing area for moose and elk.

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Jackson Lake Overlook

Elevated viewpoint overlooking the northern section of Jackson Lake and the surrounding wilderness areas.

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Teton Point Overlook

A roadside vantage point providing a panoramic perspective of the central Teton Range, including the Grand, Middle, and South Tetons.

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Jackson Lake Viewpoint

Roadside point offering direct views of the water and the northern peaks of the Teton Range.

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Glacier Overlook

Viewpoint highlighting the high-altitude glacial features and moraines of the central peaks.

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Taggart Lake

Taggart Lake is located in Grand Teton National Park, in the U. S. state of Wyoming.

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Snake River Overlook

Famous vantage point overlooking a dramatic bend in the Snake River, popularized by Ansel Adams' 1941 photography.

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Jenny Lake Overlook

Located on the one-way Scenic Drive, this point offers a close-up view of the 423-foot deep glacial lake and Cascade Canyon.

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Jenny Lake

Jenny Lake is located in Grand Teton National Park in the U.S. state of Wyoming.

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Oxbow Bend Overlook

A crescent-shaped section of the Snake River known for reflections of Mount Moran and sightings of white pelicans and moose.

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Grand Teton

Grand Teton is the highest mountain in Grand Teton National Park, in Northwest Wyoming, and a classic destination in American…

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Hidden Falls

A 100-foot cascading waterfall located near the western shore of Jenny Lake, accessible via the Cascade Canyon trail.

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Signal Mountain

Signal Mountain is an isolated summit standing 7,720 feet above sea level.

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Blacktail Ponds Overlook

Overlooks an old channel of the Snake River, now a series of ponds and wetlands that support beaver colonies and waterfowl.

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Menors Ferry Historic District

Menor's Ferry was a river ferry that crossed the Snake River near the present-day Moose, Wyoming, United States.

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Inspiration Point

Elevated viewpoint situated at 7,200 feet, providing a clear vista across Jenny Lake toward the Jackson Hole valley.

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Craig Thomas Discovery and Visitor Center

Devoted to the park as a whole - including its history and natural sights. Informative and well worth the visit.

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Jackson Lake Lodge

Jackson Lake Lodge is located near Moran in Grand Teton National Park, in the U.S. state of Wyoming.

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Chapel of the Transfiguration

A small log chapel built in 1925, featuring a large altar window designed to frame the peaks of the Teton Range.

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Jackson Lake

Jackson Lake may refer to:

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