Grand Teton averages as many annual visitors as Yellowstone, its more famous neighbor directly to the north, and the national park is essential stop if visiting for more than a couple of days. Locals and visitors alike swarm to both the Teton Range for some of the best hiking and climbing in the Rockies, as well as Jackson Lake for its top-class fishing and boating. The Snake River through the heart of the park also attracts fly-fisherman and groups on picturesque float-trips down its meandering course.
Breaking Grand Teton into three manageable sections, the Guide includes:
- In-depth tours of scenic Teton Park Road and speedier Hwy-191, along with less visited areas in and around the park like the foothills of the Gros Ventre Range and isolated Grassy Lake Road.
- Information on where and when to visit for the finest mountain vistas throughout the park, plus the best areas to spot Grand Teton wildlife, including bison, pronghorn, bighorn sheep and moose.
- Reviews on every single place to stay, from the park’s six campgrounds to the deluxe Jenny Lake Lodge, plus every café, restaurant, shop and visitor center in Grand Teton.
- A history of the park’s founding, along with a geological primer on the shark-toothed Teton Range.
- Detailed descriptions of the park’s numerous historical attractions, including Menor’s Ferry, Mormon Row and the Cunningham Cabin, along with looks at important historical figures, from Horace Albright and John D. Rockefeller, Jr. to Stephen “Father of the Elk” Leek and the infamous John Tonnar of Deadmans Bar.
- Thorough write-ups on fourteen hikes, from a short amble around Hermitage Point to the epic Teton Crest Trail, plus information on: backcountry camping high up in the Tetons; fishing the Snake River and nearby lakes; the safest swimming and boating spots; where to go cycling or horseback riding; winter activities, including cross-country skiing and snowmobiling; and the scoop on climbing in the mighty Tetons, including details on the tallest peak, Grand Teton, which can be scaled by fit rookies on a three-day introductory climbing course.
- Picks on the best park programs and books to go with lengthy chapters on nearby towns, including buzzing Jackson.
- Plenty of detailed maps.