Grand Teton National Park

Grand Teton National Park preserves 310,000 acres of spectacular mountain scenery in northwest Wyoming, including the dramatic Teton Range and much of the northern Jackson Hole valley. The Teton Range, the youngest mountains in the Rocky Mountains at less than 10 million years old, rises abruptly from the valley floor without foothills, creating one of the most photographed mountain vistas in North America. The park's summit, Grand Teton, towers at 13,775 feet. The park protects diverse ecosystems from sagebrush valleys to alpine terrain, supporting abundant wildlife including grizzly bears, black bears, wolves, elk, moose, and bison. The Snake River flows through the park, creating critical riparian habitat, while numerous pristine lakes reflect the mountain peaks. Over 1,000 plant species and 300 bird species thrive in habitats ranging from wetlands to alpine tundra. Grand Teton implements wildlife management strategies including migration corridor protection and human-wildlife conflict reduction. The park manages 3.4 million annual visitors through campground reservations and backcountry permits while maintaining wilderness character. Research programs monitor wildlife populations, especially grizzly bears and ungulate migrations, while restoration efforts focus on native trout recovery and habitat connectivity.

Water Features

Snake River, Jackson Lake, Jenny Lake, Alpine lakes

Ecosystem

This destination features a mountain & alpine ecosystem.