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Grand Teton National Park Travel Guide: 314 reviews and 923 photos

The recognizable range of the Tetons - Grand Teton National Park

Nice Fall visit..

October is a good time to visit. There aren't that many tourists, but the weather can be a little cold and unpredicable. Many of the trails and information centers were closed but we still found much to do.

Most people visit the park during July and August.

Isn't she a looker! Baby on the left.

We loved Grand Teton NP! Just the name alone sparks a smile...Anyone with beginning French skills knows what I mean:)

Not within 20 minutes on this Jenny Lake trail did we see this Black Bear mama with her baby. I was terrified. Being terrified is a natural emotion when coming upon a bear in the wild, even if you have been a hiker half your life. The moments after the bear sighting are the most critical for your safety.
She did not seem phased by our presence at all. They ran once we started making noise. She and the baby were about 10 feet from us! They had no respect for the 300 feet from Hikers Rule:)

Along Jenny lake trail..

Excellent views of the Tetons; short walks and longer hikes if desired.

Grand Teton was established as a NP on February 26, 1929 and has almost 310,000 acres. The highest peak is 13,770ft. Many of the buildings in the park are listed as historic.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Sceney, Wildlife, Great trails
Cons:Seeing an Elk being hit with car by speeding driver!

Last visit to Grand Teton National Park: Oct 2005
Intro Updated Nov 1, 2005
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tropicdiver Aug 11, 2007 at 12:07 PM

Thanks for sharing the tips and photos, Shi. I'm hoping to see some bears while out there next month, but from a bit further away than 10 feet like you did. ;-)
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lou31 Jul 24, 2007 at 4:13 AM

Loved this page...photos were very good and the tips well written and full on info...your National Parks are awesome!...
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richiecdisc Apr 11, 2007 at 4:28 PM

Great set of Tetons, indeed. ;> Great shots of the bears. Breakfast burrito sounds yummy but ya missed some fine beers while out thar.
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tiabunna Aug 17, 2006 at 5:55 AM

Great photos and an interesting page - always a good combination! Must admit that bear would have scared the **** out of me!
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toonsarah Aug 16, 2006 at 11:57 AM

Great photos, especially the bear. Thanks for stopping by my home page - yes, I'm really looking forward to our visit to Wyoming. Just 2 weeks to go now ;-)
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Camping_Girl Aug 15, 2006 at 8:31 PM

Hi! I love your Grand Teton page - the photos are awesome! This is one spot that is still on my list of places to see.
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Fullmoonfever May 7, 2006 at 1:57 PM

GTNP sure is great. I was there many years ago. I have always wanted to go back. Good tips.
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DPando May 7, 2006 at 1:42 PM

aamzing tips and comments...such stunning pics!!! wonderful and really ice to behold !
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ellielou Feb 2, 2006 at 9:16 AM

hi...the baltOberfest meeting is posted. it's Oct. 20th...hope you sign up!
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chewy3326 Jan 27, 2006 at 8:20 AM

Great page! I like your photos, but the bears must have been frightening...