Grand Teton National Park

Pros: Beautiful scenery, great hiking, lots to do.
Cons: None

On July 15, 2004 we arrived in Grand Teton National Park. We have a National Park Pass which costs $50. I highly recommend buying one. It will get you into all the Parks for free. Grand Teton is located in northwestern Wyoming. The Grand Teton Range ...

Pros: Beautiful scenery, interesting wildlife, rafting, good fishing, and great hiking.
Cons: Grizzly bears may bite

I have been to Grand Teton National Park a few times with my family (2005) and on two parent tag along 4th grade class trips with my two boys (2004 and 2007). Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park are right next to each other. What we ...

Pros: Spectacular and less crowded than Yellowstone.
Cons: It's too far away from me here in Houston.

Overshadowed by its neighbor to the North, Grand Teton National Park is one of the most spectacular places in the world to visit. I guess of all the places I've been it compares best with parts of the Alps, but with more abundant wildlife. I love to hike ...

Pros: Incredible scenery, the Teton mountains, hiking, wildlife.
Cons: None.

Surviving Death Canyon: Grand Teton National Park, Yellowstone’s Little Brother. I have visited northwestern Wyoming about 8 times in my life, and every time I am in the area, I tend to gravitate towards Yellowstone National Park with its many ...

Pros: BEAUTIFUL!!
Cons: Not enough time

We were coming back from visiting my son in Washington State and had a few days to spare. We had als ...

Pros: Pretty well everything; lakes, mountains, not busy
Cons: Somewhat difficult to get to

Grand Teton National Park is the only National Park in the United States that I can say has nothing bad about it. Most people go to Yellowstone National Park, yet ignore the fabulous park that is only a short distance from its southern ...

Pros: Scenic, Lodging, Restaurants, Great Rock Climbing, Near Yellowstone, Backpackers Delight
Cons: July Bugs, Unpredictable Weather, August Crowds, Park Airport Without Affordable Car Rentals, No Public Transportation

Each time I visit a national park I try to find a single word that describes it and sets it apart from all our other national parks. On the second night of my visit during a ranger program, the female ranger described how she first learned about the ...

Pros: A don't miss Park that is do-able in a day.
Cons: Main road and trails can be congested in summer

If you only have a day in the Jackson area, don't try to "do it all" by driving 80-90 minutes out of town to Yellowstone. You'll end up wishing you had more time, and missing great sights - and probably most of the wildlife - trying to rush from geyser...

Pros: Spectacular Mountains, gorgeous Lakes, Stunning scenery in a relatively compact area.
Cons: None. Combine with Yellowstone and be prepared to take a zillion pictures, all great.

My family of three (me, wife, 15-year old son) just returned from a nine day visit combining Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks (see Yellowstone for that portion--but by all means try to combine these two adjacent parks into your own visit!!). ...

Pros: The Best NP Scenery I've found.
Cons: The crowds get bigger every year now.

A few years ago a friend and I went on a month-long camping trip across 6,000 miles of the American Northwest and the Canadian Rockies. We visited ten national parks along the way. GRAND TETON National Park was the crown jewel of that trip.

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Pros: Breathtakingly Beautiful
Cons: None

If you are looking for that awe-inspiring or breathtaking place for vacation, I highly recommend a trip to Grand Teton National Park in northwestern Wyoming. The only prerequisite for a visit here is to bring plenty of film, appropriate clothing, and...

Pros: Most beautiful place I have ever seen. Unlike other parks, solitude can be found!
Cons: Relatively none; although a couple of spots here and there can get crowded.

Wow! I just read some of the other epinions on the Tetons and the enthusiasm for the park is just great.

But I'm not surprised because I know for a fact that Grand Teton National Park is one of the most picturesque, beautiful, spiritual and...

Pros: Amazing scenery and wildlife.
Cons: Not easy to get to.

I'd been to this part of the country before, but nothing prepared me for the Grand Tetons. Located just north of Jackson Hole, Wyoming, this is not easy country to get to. We have a friend in the area and decided to take up his offer for a visit. I'm so...

Pros: Beautiful Scenery, Less Crowded Than Other National Parks
Cons: Expensive, Takes Some Planning to Get There

Getting There: Both trips I have taken here I ended up flying into Salt Lake City, UT and renting a car. First I took a trip north and then East (through Idaho) and the second time I traveled East and then North through the Star Valley. The Idaho ...

Pros: beautiful mountain scenery, helpful rangers, nice backpacking, limited crowds if in right place
Cons: i did not spend enough time there

I visited Grand Teton NP during my first ever drive out west. We went there after our 5 day stay in yellowstone. The only thing we really did in grand teton national park was a backpack and a little scenic driving (not much driving). we did an ...

Pros: Tons of trails, beautiful views, plenty of photo opportunities
Cons: Not enough time to see it all!

I fell in love with Grand Teton National Park the moment I saw it. The mountain range is completely breathtaking due to its jagged peaks and sudden appearance out of the flat, sage-covered lands of Wyoming. I worked right between Grand Teton National ...

Pros: scenery
Cons: exhibits, or rather, lack thereof

As my family and I drove through Grand Teton on our way from Yellowstone (which I loved) to Jackson Hole, I was amazed at the spectacular scenery--the Snake River on our left and the Teton Mountains on our right. However, I felt like the drive was...

Pros: Scenery, Campground, Ranger Talks
Cons: Could not find a moose or Trumpeter Swan!

My husband, seven year old daughter and I traveled to Grand Teton National Park in July of 2004. We rented a tent camper in Salt Lake City. We rented the camper from Utah RV Rentals and a car from Rugged Rentals. Both of these businesses were ...

Pros: Amazing scenery, abundant wildlife, good to visit during any season
Cons: expensive, limited affordable lodging, time-consuming, crowded on weekends

Grand Teton National Park is overlooked for one reason: neighboring Yellowstone. Every time I go out to Yellowstone and meet new people, they always tell me how they just don't have enough time to get down to Grand Teton. They are making a HUGE ...

Pros: The Awesome Mountains.
Cons: None that I can think of.

I drove through the Grand Tetons on a drive from San Francisco to New York City. Even though I was only there for a few hours, I promised myself a return trip someday in order to experience the park more thoroughly.

Bordered by Jackson on one...

Pros: Peace, quiet, and scenery
Cons: entertainment

Grand Teton National park is a wonderful place to "get away from it all," so to speak. There is not a whole lot of attractions when speaking of man-made oddities, but if you are looking for nature at its best, this is it. The mountains are beautiful,...

Pros: It is beautiful, majestic and cheap
Cons: its hard to access

This National Park is wonderful but hard to access. I have been there several times and definetly recommend it for the horse back riding and the wild life. also there is a fishing river called the teton river that is perfect for the fly fisherman and the...

Pros: peace quite
Cons: no stores nearby

Bring your camera to the most fabulous park in the US, the Grand Tetons. You will never seen more beautiful scenery than this. True Yellowstone has its geysers and Old Faithful, but the wooded panoramic views of this park are totally breath taking.
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Pros: Spectacular sights, sounds, smells, weather.
Cons: Summer is short.

Have you ever heard of Grand Teton National Park?

Tucked away in the great state of Wyoming, just North of Jackson Hole lies a wilderness of beauty. If you are out West visiting the well-known tourist attractions in Yellowstone National Park,...

Pros: Plenty of activities
Cons: Road are a bit rough

I have visited Grand Teton National Park several times, I would recommend planning and reservations to make the most out of a vacation. The ferry trip across Jenny Lake and the hike to Lake Serenity is an all day adventure. The hike to the lake is...

Pros: Wonderful scenery and wildlife
Cons: Long distance from the midwest and east coast

One of the most beautiful places that I have seen in my life.The snowcapped mountains surrounded by gorgeous water is amazing.The air is so crisp and clean it is hard to take in.Just like you are in the middle of a postcard.