About
Grand Teton National Park lies in northwestern Wyoming, in the United States, and is known locally as the Tetons. Its defining feature is the Teton Range, which rises sharply from the floor of the Jackson Hole valley, so the peaks seem to stand up straight out of the flatland below them.
The park is a destination for visitors who come for the landscape. The mountains offer a striking backdrop from almost every road and viewpoint, and the scenery changes with the light and the seasons. Pristine lakes sit at the foot of the range, and they reflect the peaks on calm mornings and evenings.
What a visit offers
- Alpine trails that climb into the high country, for walkers who want to get close to the range.
- Lakes for quiet time on the shore and views of the mountains across still water.
- Wildlife, which is abundant here and a major reason many people make the trip.
Because the park is set in a wide valley, the views and the wildlife are easy to reach from the road, which suits visitors who prefer to see the place slowly from a car as well as on foot.
Planning your trip
The park is at Moose, Wyoming, with the address Grand Teton National Park, Moose, WY 83012. To check details before you go, you can call the park at +1-307-739-3300. The park is also known under the names Teton Range National Park, Grand Tetons, Grand Teton and Tetons, so you may see any of these in other guides.
