Yellowstone Park Wildlife Guide

Visit Grand Teton National Park

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The abrupt vertical rise of the jagged Teton Mountains creates 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. Base out of Jackson or Dubois, Wyoming, to explore the park. (Find hikes and download maps and directions at backpacker.com.)

Jackson is a beautiful mountain town flanked by the Teton Range and home to Town Square’s boutique shopping and nightlife. The world-class Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is located in nearby Teton Village. Grand Teton Lodge Company offers activities, dining, and unsurpassed beauty in the heart of Grand Teton National Park.

One of the best ways to enjoy the park is to take a guided tour with one of the expert guide services. Eco-Tour Adventures offers half-day and all-day tours focused on wildlife and all the scenic hot spots.

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 more information:

Grand Teton Lodge Company
gtlc.com

Eco-Tour Adventures
jhecotouradventures.com

Teton Village
jacksonhole.com

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