Grand Teton NP

Mountains of the Imagination

Rising above a scene rich with extraordinary wildlife, pristine lakes, and alpine terrain, the Teton Range stands monument to the people who fought to protect it. These are mountains of the imagination. Mountains that led to the creation of Grand Teton National Park where you can explore over two hundred miles of trails, float the Snake River or enjoy the serenity of this remarkable place.

April 1993 Unknown Date
Karen and myself took in a few more of the sites in the beautiful park. As always we are wanting to make a return visit.

July 1990 Unknown Date
Us and our kids got to take in the granger of this park with a stops at the Colter Bay and Jenny Lake Visitor Centers. The views were amazing and I'm sure we will be making a return visit.

NPS Website

Our 5th NPS Unit and 3rd National Park

John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway

Located at the heart of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway connects Grand Teton and Yellowstone national parks. The late conservationist and philanthropist John D. Rockefeller, Jr. made significant contributions to several national parks including Grand Teton, Acadia, Great Smoky Mountains, and Virgin Islands. In 1972 Congress dedicated a 24,000-acre parcel of land as John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway to recognize his generosity and foresight. Congress also named the highway from the south boundary of Grand Teton to West Thumb in Yellowstone in honor of Rockefeller.The parkway provides a natural link between the two national parks and contains features characteristic of both areas. In the parkway, the Teton Range ramps down a gentle slope at its northern end, while rocks born of volcanic flows from Yellowstone line the Snake River and form outcrops scattered atop hills and ridges.

Apr 1993 Date unknown
Made the drive up to Cody from the Tetons with Karen.

Jul 1990 Date unknown
Made the drive down with the kids. This is a short drive but has much to offer. This road is the link between Yellowstone NP and Grand Tetons NP. We spent the drive trying to spot wildlife, but no luck.

NPS Web site

Our 4th NPS Unit