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Grand Teton National Park
Includes ยป
Why Go?
Rough-cut summits rising sharply from a lush valley floor, the Tetons are a sight to behold.
Simply put, it's sublime and crazy terrain, crowned by the dagger-edged Grand (13,770ft),
a giant in the history of American mountaineering. But there's much more, from sagebrush
flats and wildflower meadows to the hundreds of alpine lakes and fragrant forests trodden
by bear, moose, grouse and marmot.
While the park is dwarfed by Yellowstone, it can offer visitors a more immediate intim-
acy with the landscape and more varied and scenic hiking. In addition, climbers, boaters,
anglers and other outdoor enthusiasts find plenty to do. For lovers of alpine scenery, the
Tetons' visual impact far exceeds that of Yellowstone. Whichever way you wander, these
rock spires exercise a magnetic attraction on your gaze.
