My sister and I planned a week at GTNP in September 2019 to celebrate my birthday. It was our first time there, and since we grew up in Colorado, we had forgotten how majestic the mountains, lakes, rivers, wildlife really are. The crisp clean air was amazing; we took a raft trip on the Snake River. We spent the entire week visiting inside the park, galleries in Jackson and 2 days in Yellowstone, the lower half to see the geysers. It was jammed packed from sunup to sundown. We decided not to have any music, tv or radio on, only to fully experience our trip. We learned so much about the history of the park, those early conservationists and families that came together to buy land and protect this place. The Tetons are fascinating, how they rise. Mt. Moran is my favorite, and I learned about Grizzly Bear 399 (may she rest in peace) from Pilgrim Creek and her 18 offspring she had. She is an ambassador for imperiled grizzles that need to remain in the endangered species list. We didn’t see her, but her many photographs tell the story of survival for her species, and why this land, our parks and surrounding national forests need to be protected. Since then, my sister and I took another trip to GTNP and the upper part of Yellowstone to see the Roosevelt Arch in 2024. Loved every part. The Yellowstone Ecosystem is my favorite, and I’m involved in advocating for this area to be protected.
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
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Greetings from Grand Teton National Park
A raven is my companion as I sit beside Jackson Lake eclipsed by the magnificent Teton Range. Ripples upon the lake are the only known movement, until the honk of two Canada Geese turns my gaze upwards to catch them flying overhead. Their ruckus causes the raven to take flight.…
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