Photo by Jeff Vanuga
The abrupt vertical rise of the jagged Teton Mountains contrasts with the horizontal, sage-covered valley and glacial lakes at their base, creating world-renowned scenery that attracts nearly four million visitors per year.
Located at the heart of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, the Rockefeller Parkway connects Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks. The late conservationist and philanthropist John D. Rockefeller, Jr., made significant contributions to several national parks, including Grand Teton, Acadia, Great Smoky Mountains, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. In 1972, Congress dedicated a 24,000-acre parcel of land as the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway to recognize his generosity and foresight.
Base out of Jackson or Dubois, Wyoming, to explore Grand Teton National Park. Search for hikes and download maps, turn-by-turn directions, and more at backpacker.com.
Just 30 minutes from the park, Jackson is a beautiful mountain town flanked by the Teton Range and home to Town Square, which offers boutique shopping and one-of-a-kind nightlife. The world-class Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is located in nearby Teton Village. This magazine is full of great places to stay while in Jackson.
Grand Teton Lodge Company offers activities, dining, and unsurpassed beauty in the heart of Grand Teton National Park.
Spend a day in Teton Village: With shopping, dining, family-friendly activities, free evening entertainment, and Sunday evening concerts, Teton Village has it all. Try Frisbee golf or the bungee trampoline, scale the climbing wall, explore fun hiking and biking trails, and ride the Tram to the summit of Rendezvous Mountain for the best views of the Tetons. There is something for everyone!
A scenic chairlift ride, a quick hike to spectacular views of the Tetons, and a hearty lunch in the plaza at Grand Targhee Resort are the perfect reasons to take a quick detour and stretch your legs after a day of driving through the Greater Yellowstone region.
Targhee’s acclaimed summer music festivals draw top musicians to the stage beneath the Tetons. The Targhee Music Festival (July 15-17) features an eclectic mix of folk and modern performers, while the Targhee Bluegrass Festival (August 12-14) includes the best in finger-picking talent every summer.
