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.

Aug 17, 2025

We decided to extend our yearly Yellowstone visit to Teton NP this year. We stopped at the Colter Bay visitors Center and the many turnouts between Colter Bay and The Craig Thomas Discovery Center and Visitor Center.  We stopped at the Chapel of the Transfiguration to take in one of the most spectacular views at any of the National Parks, maybe this is a bit biased but so far in our visits this sits in the top stop so far. We then headed over to a new part of the park we have not been to before, Mormon Row. this is a must do to take in the views and history of the area. After taking in all we could for the day we headed for home. This trip was a long day but well worth the extra time that we normally spend on our Yellowstone trips.

June 23, 2023

We made a short stop at the Colter Bay Visitor Center to take a break from the drive down to Salt Lake City. 

April 1993 Unknown Date
Karen and I 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 stop at the Colter Bay and Jenny Lake Visitor Centers. The views were amazing and I'm sure we will be making a return visit.

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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.

Aug 17, 2025

We drove the Parkway on our way for a day in Grand Teton NP. We did make a quick stop at Flagg Ranch. We may have to do a camping trip here to use as a base camp to better explore all this area has to offer.  

June 23, 2023

We passed though on our way to Salt Lake City today. No stops this time but we do plan on stopping at Flagg Ranch one of these times. 

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.

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Our 4th NPS Unit