When my husband and I first saw the spectacular snowcapped mountains that are the heart and soul of Grand Teton National Park, we were mesmerized by the beauty. The snowy peaks shimmered in the sun under a brilliant blue sky, and wondrous alpine landscapes filled our views as we drove south into the Tetons from Yellowstone National Park next door. Little did we know that this would be the first of many return visits and that each time we’d discover yet another layer of hidden jewels and unique ways to enjoy this outdoor lover’s paradise. Overlooks and Viewpoints Grand Teton National Park showcases the breathtaking Teton Mountain Range. It’s a long skinny park that runs north-south, extending for about 50 miles from the north entrance down to Teton Village in the south end. Both the highway on the eastern edge of the park (US-26) and the Teton Park Road, which runs along the base of the mountains, are stunning scenic drives with numerous named pullouts for stopping to savor the extraordinary vistas. The park boasts multiple lakes, hikes, historic landmarks, and a paved path for cycling. The distances are significant, but the scenery makes up for the time spent behind Grand Teton National Park America’s Alps Story by Emily Fagan, photos by Emily and Mark Fagan
Blacktail Ponds Overlook
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The famous Snake River Overlook is where photographer Ansel Adams put his tripod on the roof of his station wagon in 1942 and photographed the bend in the Snake River backed by the towering mountains. His image “The Tetons and the Snake River” is still so valued today that a mural-size print sold for $988,000 at Sotheby’s in 2020. Unfortunately, the view he saw is now obscured by tall trees. However, a similar view can be found at the Oxbow
Mountain Goats at Logan Pass
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