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Grand Teton National Park is a national park of the United States in northwestern Wyoming. At approximately 310,000 acres (1,300 km 2), the park includes the major peaks of the 40-mile-long (64 km) Teton Range as well as most of the northern sections of the valley known as Jackson Hole.
Grand Teton is the highest mountain of the Teton Range in Grand Teton National Park at 13,775 feet (4,199 m) [2] in Northwest Wyoming. Below its north face is Teton Glacier. The mountain is a classic destination in American mountaineering via the Owen-Spalding route (II, 5.4), the North Ridge and North Face.
Wyoming officials approved the $100 million sale of the Kelly Parcel, a 640-acre chunk of land in Grand Teton National Park, to the federal government. Wyoming officials approve $100 million sale ...
How to visit Grand Teton National Park. With soaring mountains and braided rivers, this Wyoming park epitomizes the American West. Here’s what you need to plan the ultimate trip.
The historical buildings and structures of Grand Teton National Park include a variety of buildings and built remains that pre-date the establishment of Grand Teton National Park, together with facilities built by the National Park Service to serve park visitors.
Founded: February 26, 1929. Annual Visitors: 3.4 million in 2023, making it the 8th most visited US national park that year. Size: 310,000 acres. Location: Wyoming. Entrance Fee: $35 per vehicle, valid for 7 days. Top Ten Experiences. Drive the 42-mile Scenic Drive.
Soaring over a landscape rich with wildlife, pristine lakes, and majestic alpine vistas, the Teton Range stands as a testament to generations of stewards. For over 11,000 years, communities have thrived in the valley known as Jackson Hole, turning these mountains into more than just peaks—they embody imagination and enduring human connection.
Grand Teton. The iconic Grand Teton at 13,770' towers over Jackson Hole and Grand Teton National Park. The jagged summit-formed of 2.7 billion year-old gneiss and 2.5 billion year-old granite-towers over the rest of the range.
Located in northwestern Wyoming, Grand Teton National Park protects stunning mountain scenery and a diverse array of wildlife. Rising more than 7,000 feet above the valley of Jackson Hole, the Teton Range dominates the park's skyline.
The park is south of Yellowstone National Park and just north of the town of Jackson. Grand Teton National Park is noted for its stunning mountain vistas, its shimmering alpine lakes and its abundant wildlife.