In 1990 I had my first experience of driving from Lander, WY over the mountains towards Jackson and seeing the Teton mountains. I was in complete awe at the beauty and majesty of the mountains and of the wildlife in the park. After that first trip, I have introduced many of my friends, as well as my husband, to GTNP and its neighbor Yellowstone. Spending time in the National Parks is about getting away from the routine, enjoying the beauty and serenity of nature, and reconnecting with the beauty and magnificence of Mother Nature and with one’s self.
I am so pleased that there were people that saw the beauty and unique qualities of this area and worked diligentlyto make sure this area was preserved as GTNP, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway, and Yellowstone NP. May “We the People” of the United States continue to preserve these parks, and our many others, and fund them adequately so they can be enjoyed by all!
Sincerely,
Grand Teton National Park
This spectacular destination preserves a dramatic stretch of the Teton Range bordering the Snake River. One of the unusual features of these distinctive mountains is the absence of foothills, meaning that there are no smaller mountains blocking the view. The park also features glacier-carved lakes, a historic district of weathered buildings made by 19th century Mormon homesteaders, and an abundance of wildlife large and small, including nearly 1,000 bison that roam the grassy fields in herds.
State(s): Wyoming
Established: 1929
“They are vital to our physical, mental, and spiritual well-being and are of great economic importance to the country and to the areas surrounding each park.”
National parks represent the best of America. Why do you care about protecting and preserving them? Tell us why parks matter to you!
Success! Thanks for sharing your story with us.
You’ll be notified by email when your story is approved and added to the collection on the My Park Story homepage.
In the meantime, you can share your own story page with your family and friends — and help us spread the word about these priceless memories and priceless places!
Here’s your unique story page link:
{{ storyUrl }}-
Greetings from Grand Teton National Park
Years ago my wife, our best friend and I visited Glacier, Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons over two weeks. Having hiked hundreds of miles all over the U.S. over many years, we had never seen the elusive moose, but the Tetons delivered! Not only did we see the dad moose,…
-
Greetings from Grand Teton National Park
Three decades ago, in the dead of winter, my wife and I took a break from cross-country skiing by signing up for a snowshoe outing to learn winter ecology from a park ranger. After teaching the class how to shuffle-turn without falling, he pronounced us experts and off we went.…
Preserve Our Parks
Make a tax-deductible gift today to provide a brighter future for our national parks and the millions of Americans who enjoy them.
Donate Now