Grand Teton National Park is in the northwest of Wyoming. It's a short 10 minute drive from Jackson…read moreHole. We spent the morning driving around and stop at various view points to take pictures. I feel like you can capture the mountain range from every angle. Grand Teton is well known for dramatic mountains and peaceful trails. I recommend going to Jenny Lake. The view is like a perfect photo. It was really windy and cold the day we visited so we didn't walk as far as we like. We also did the Snake River Float to take in the spectacular views while floating down snake river slowly. I'll write a separate review for the Float experience.

Quite literally I cannot recommend this park highly enough. It is one of my absolute favorites,…read moregiven the beauty alone but also the accessibility, proximity to a fun town (Jackson) etc. The airport actually is within the national park (only park that has this feature), so if you land on a clear day you get a STUNNING view of the Tetons mountain range just to the west. Jackson is a 20ish min drive away, or if you go north toward Yellowstone you can pass along the scenic byway and stop along any of the turnouts for INCREDIBLE pictures, including the famous Mormon row. Go into the park toward Jenny lake for some of the most iconic spots, or a solid hike. Delta lake is a hard hike but it's STUNNING, and of course the hike +- the boat ride across Jenny lake to Cascade canyon and hidden falls is as stunning as they come. Oxbow bend is gorgeous for views and chilling too, and I saw folks fishing over in that area. Be aware that the lot at Jenny lake gets INSANELY full despite the fact that it is MASSIVE and has an overflow area, just cause the park is so popular. It is absolutely worth it. Do not miss this park - it lives rent free in my head and every time the weather is good outside I think about hiking in the Tetons!

Awesome find! Give yourself as hour and your kids will love you for it…read more There are HUGE boulders where the kids can climb just like a real rock wall but without harnesses. It's not too high up in the sky, but honestly fun for kids ages 5-15. I'm so glad we stumbled upon this. Every hotel/condo/resort should tell parents about this gem. My kids didn't want to leave!

The rock climbing wall here is a big hit with my two boys, 12 and 14. We discovered this gem on our…read moretrip to Montana 2-years ago. And this summer, when we stopped in Jackson on our trip to California, my boys demanded that we allow time for the rock climbing wall. So, after lunch, we did. It's more of a boulder replica than a rock wall but very significant with lots of options for climbing to the top of this 8-10 foot man-made 'boulder' that's approximately 40 feet by 10 feet. Numerous handholds. This is a serious challenge. I don't know much about rock climbing or bouldering and that will be evident in this description. Neither do my boys. All I know is that they love this feature of this park in Jackson, and I've never seen anything else like it anywhere in America.

Very cute area with a lot of great shops and restaurants. We had luck with some great shopping and…read moreeating here! The square is really cool with all the antlers! Great photo ops! Parking can be a bit tricky. I was actually worried we wouldn't be able to find parking when we planned to visit one evening because parking was difficult to find earlier in the afternoon, so we decided to Uber from our hotel and back. We wanted to catch the town square shootout they put on every evening. Very cute little show that lasts maybe about 15 minutes. They sell some drinks and snacks as a fundraiser as well. Jackson Town Square is not to be missed when in Jackson!

Jackson's Town Square is the heart of Jackson, WY and a must-see when visiting the area. The square…read morehas a charming Western feel, with shops, restaurants, and plenty of places to relax while taking in the mountain-town atmosphere. The most unique feature is the famous elk antler arches at each corner of the square. Made from thousands of shed elk antlers collected from the nearby National Elk Refuge, these gates are an iconic symbol of Jackson and make for a great photo opportunity. A fun place to walk around, enjoy the local character, and experience a little piece of Jackson's history.

Delta lake trail is absolutely stunning even if you dont make it to the lake. I went on a random…read moreday at the end of may and there was still a lot of packed snow at the final 1/8th or so of the trail, and I didn't have chains/spikes or trekking poles. I almost never turn around on hikes but this was one that I did - it was very difficult to navigate the trail (you couldn't see the ground at all) and it was VERY steep. I was alone and afraid if I fell it would be very bad news, and I wouldn't get help at least right then. Some folks did go past me and made it; they told me on the way down that it was beautiful and you can get right up next to the water! I'm sure that's true per the pics. Along the way, the trail was well kept and had a beautiful view over some of the other lakes. There was lots of wildlife; spotted a bear and her cub at one point. Overall just super beautiful, peaceful, and not overrun with folks since it's a harder trail than the most popular ones in the Jenny lake area. Definitely recommend to at least attempt this one! Of note there is a NP bathroom at the trailhead but no running water. I came around 8a and there was plenty of parking in the gravel lot but on my way out around 12p, it was full and cars were parking along the dirt road to enter the trailhead area.

On 06/16/2025, I hiked the MOST INTENSE hike. My friend and I started at 10 AM and didn't finish…read moreuntil 9 PM. We hiked from Taggart trailhead to Taggart Lake, then off to Bradley Lake. After those two hikes onto Delta Lake. We hiked a total of 15 miles at 9,000 ft of elevation. I frequently hike, but in no way have I ever trained to hike at any kind of elevation. I knew my limits, but boy were they pressed on this hike. On the trail going up, I saw elk and marmots around. Its better to hike with a group of two or more and someone you trust, don't be like me and hike with someone who can care less than you and constantly left me to solo hike on unfamiliar territory. The trail after Bradley Lake is a continuous incline, so take plenty of water and rest breaks. I had to take plenty of breaks and am a slow hiker. Whether you read it on Google, Yelp, TripAdvisor, or All Trails, the last 3 miles up is torturously difficult. It is constant rocky with huge boulders that you have to cross by crawling. Here at this point, your trekking poles are useless. In June, some of the trail was still covered with snow. Quite challenging for someone who isn't used to walking in snow; the snow was semi-hard, but soft in parts so I fell a couple of times. To get to the top after the boulders, there's a deep ascend upwards that crawling is the only option and you gotta be careful not to fall backwards. At this moment, I was 3 minutes in and wanted to give up! My friend had already left me behind, I was pissed off at her, and mad at myself for putting myself through this hike. Until, a family coming down gave me some serious encouragement to continue on. Shout out to that beautiful family! Y'all, a real one!! Whew!! I was exhausted once I crossed my final hill to see Delta Lake. It was indeed beautiful and is worth it! The water was crystal turquoise blue (naturally), it was hypothermia cold, but the snow capped mountain tops were a stunner to view. It was so picturesque and all I wanted was to rest. However, I didn't get to because two people were in my ear about, "can you take my picture?" at every single moment and angle. It was so annoying. My friend and I stayed about 15 minutes at the lake before we started our trek back. Now, that was problematic because we were racing to get back before nightfall and since we weren't smart enough to start at Delta Lake trailhead, the hike took longer, we wasted time a lot of time hiking, so by the time we were heading back it was 6pm in the evening. Luckily, it gets completely dark after 9pm. On the way back, it was a descend hike down the mountain, so our pace was slightly increased, but we had to be very careful because on the trail, we spotted a moose. He wouldn't move and was minding his own business. His partner was on the side, then ran when it saw our presence. Eventually, the moose scurried away in the forest. We continued to hike and was faced with a grizzly bear off the path, but was in close proximity. I was horrified and quickly grabbed my bear spray ready to shoot. My friend told me to just run across. I thought that was stupid of her to tell me to risk my life of being eaten so she can live free. Mercifully, the bear continued to eat grass and walked further into the forest. At that point, I was terrified of being with this so-called friend, out in bear country, and by 7:00 PM, we were STILL hiking. I started to panic and begged this chick (that I was with) to call park rangers. Her iPhone had died, so no access to maps, but thankfully my Android still had sufficient battery lasting through the end. She continued to say we didn't need to, but at last she did (after I begged her to) call 911 for rescue. We hiked an additional 4 miles. I was EXTREMELY tired!!! My legs were jello and I was out of breath, but couldn't stop. By that time, my mum called me since I never told her I was safe back at the hostel. A mother's instinct, she knew something was wrong. So she called the park rangers too and then they came, met up with us, and walked us then drove us to the Taggart Lake trailhead where we had parked. The following day, I was too tired to move or walk. I must add, this isn't a small kid friendly hike. I saw noone hiking with tiny kids. My advice to anyone looking to dare hike this trail: *Hike from the Delta Lake trailhead *Bring a trusted friend who actually cares about your wellness and well-being to wait on you and not mock you for hiking pace. *Start early *Train to hike at an elevation and don't cold turkey wing it especially if you're a Southeast Texan *Trekking poles are needed *Know your limits (coincides with the friend note) *Wear comfortable hiking shoes with supportive grip. *Have fun in a safe way

Love this park during the summer months. Thursdays are always packed and very entertaining. Music…read moreon the Main brings great bands and the event is always free. They do ask for donations which keeps the event going strong. Don't forget to bring a chair. Plenty of food and drink can be purchased during the event. During July 4th, they have a great art and craft festival. If there during that time, check out the library next door. Book Sale for donations. Some great finds can happen then.

There's a reason Mormon row is so popular. I wasn't really sure what to expect, but it's quite…read moreliterally a small dirt road, about a 10 min drive off the main paved road that runs through grand Teton national park. There are areas to park, and you can just walk along the area and take pictures of the homestead barns and cabins with the incredible backdrop of the Tetons, or just a lovely field in the background. I came on a Sunday morning when it was kind of hazy and grey over the Tetons, and it was raining just a bit but the conditions were right that a few rainbows cast over the Mormon row buildings with the moody mountains in the background. It was very much a core memory - I can't rec a visit to this area higher, even if you only have a few minutes! It's absolutely worth it to see, and if you have some time you can walk around for a while.

This stop was truly a highlight for me on my trip to the Tetons. The views of the mountains are…read moretotally stunning, and I love seeing the history of the area. The barn is seriously so iconic!! It was too busy when we went, but I'm sure this place can be packed. Even without it being crazy busy, it def took patience to wait to get pictures without anyone in them. Still totally worth it to me as this is a totally gorgeous spot for incredible stunning shots!

This is a great little trail, found right on the grounds of the Jackson Lake Lodge in Grand Teton…read moreNational Park. It's 3.5 miles long with a little elevation gain of about 200 feet. The trail is mostly gravel and well maintained- you can easily hike it but it seems to be mainly used for horseback riding - lots of manure piles to navigate so be aware lol! Unfortunately the park is in a bit of a drought so the pond is pretty dry as of Memorial Day weekend 2023 - but there's still a little water in it. We heard lots of frogs singing and saw TONS of Swallows out hunting for bugs. You can see the tip of the Tetons in the distance as well as other mountains off to the north. You pass underneath the main highway at the beginning of the trail and after your round the first corner, it becomes very peaceful! The trail can be a bit muddy and is VERY buggy so I recommend bug spray as well as bear spray - you'll see bear warning signs everywhere and it's a good idea not to hike it alone. There are several other trails that shoot off from this one and take you to other lakes and other parts of the park. I'd definitely try them out if I had more time! To get to the trailhead from the lodge, walk away from the lodge toward the highway and you'll find it just past the horse corral - very easy to find, especially with the AllTrails map in the app. To hike it I think you'd need to park at the lodge which is fine, even if you're not a guest - they have a lot of general parking.

This area of Grand Teton National Park is a 1,100 acre refuge area once owned by Laurance S…read more Rockefeller. He eventually donated it to the park. The LSR Preserve is near Phelps Lake and has a visitor center. I like driving to the Preserve on Moose-Wilson Road because there is all sorts of wildlife and natural features to be seen. You can also hike through this area. I parked and walked all the way to the visitor center while taking in the amazing views. The trail is surrounded by a sagebrush meadow. Lake Creek flows out of Phelps Lake and is a short walk from the visitor center. The visitor center ended up being closed when I arrived. It is in a wood building and offers ranger-led programs, trail information, weather, and information on Mr. Rockefeller's vision for the Preserve. The LSR Preserve is a beautiful area and worth checking out when open.

Waiting about 30 minutes for parking which was normal and easy with rangers guiding us along. Hiked…read moreand easy hike to the lake with our bear spray. There were families with small kids and all did just fine. We swam in the lake which was chilly but refreshing for late August and hiked back. Amazing views, scenic trails and Forrest - highly recommend for an easy activity

I came through this entrance from the Teton area and there was a small line, but it moved fast. The…read morerangers there were very nice of course and gave me some info about the park. I came through around 3-4p on a Thursday, and everything moved very smoothly.

We camped here end of August/early September via South entrance and I think it's a less crowded…read moreentrance for the park. We had such a wonderful time camping. Lit camping spots were spacious and clean and had everything we needed. We saw so many animals and all the welcome center and gift shops have the cutest thing to browse. Highly recommend everyone to at least visit here once in your lifetime!