North to Jackson Hole - The Most Scenic Drives in America: 120 Spectacular Road Trips - page 350

Drive 36
North to Jackson Hole
Windingthroughcanyonlandandprimevalforest,Rte.89traversesthreestateson
a journey north to Jackson Hole—a broad valley bordered by some of the craggi-
est peaks in the West. The reward at the end is the glorious Grand Teton National
Park.
Length: About 240 miles
When to go: May to October
Nearby attractions: Fossil Butte National Monument (fossil displays), west of
Kemmerer, WY; Lava Hot Springs, ID (known for its hot mineral pools); Periodic
Spring(thespringgushesevery18minutesfromanopeninginacanyonwall),Bridger-
Teton National Forest, near Afton, WY
Visitor centers: At Colter Bay, Jenny Lake, and Moose in Grand Teton National Park
Further information: Wyoming Travel & Tourism
www.wyomingtourism.org
Grand Teton National Park
www.nps.gov/grte/
1. Logan Canyon Scenic Drive
From Logan, Utah, Rte. 89 follows the Logan River northeast toward Bear Lake. On either
side of the river, whose moist banks nurture willows and birches, rise the steep slopes and
dramatic limestone cliffs of Logan Canyon. Among the intriguing stops along the route is
the Preston Valley Campground, where a sign calls attention to a slab of quartz tunneled by
tiny seaworms some 400 million years ago. Another is the Wood Camp Campground, from