The first stop on this amazing National Parks Tour was Grand Teton National Park. Tall and proud, the Tetons rise dramatically from the grasslands, cutting through bluest skies and brightest sunrises. Snow-capped in the winter and stark gray in summer, these granite masterpieces are home to all seeking serenity in mountains. Located only 10 miles from Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park is a stunning national park in Wyoming.
The
areas around the Grand Teton mountain range and its lakes were
established as a national park in 1929 in order to protect the land from
commercial exploitation. The protected area was extended into the
surrounding valley in 1950. This truly special federal park boasts a
diverse ecosystem with 310,000 acres of terrain ranging from summertime
wildflower meadows to rushing whitewater streams. These ancient
mountains also contain some of the oldest rocks in the National Park
Service, dating to nearly 2.7 billion years ago.
There
are also numerous serene lakes with deep blue pools, echoing the
stillness and color of the glaciers that shaped them. The wild and
winding Snake River descends through the park in a rush of water and the
dense forests blanketing the mountainsides provide habitat for a vast
array of fauna and flora, with some species dating back to the
prehistoric era.
Visitors to the park enjoy many outdoor activities including nature hikes, biking, climbing, fishing and boating.
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