Grand Teton is not just Yellowstone’s back garden

There are two main roads in Grand Teton Park: the east route and the west route, which run parallel for the most part, only to diverge near Moose and then meet again near the Jackson Lake Dam.

The western route is within Grand Teton, while the eastern route is Interstate 191. I personally suspect that the purpose of the Eastern Route is to get everyone to Yellowstone faster without having to go through the Grand Tetons.

The attractions in Grand Teton Park are very simple: they are scattered on the two main traffic routes on the east and west lines, with various photos that can be takenOne mountain, one river and two lakes's observation deck or photo spot.

One mountain refers to the Grand Tetons, one river refers to the Snake River, and two lakes refer to the two largest lakes in the park-Jackson Lake and Jenny Lake.

Grand Teton is located on the west side of the park, with an altitude of 4198 meters. It is the sacred mountain of the Indians. The mountains are covered with snow all year round, and the scenery is extraordinary.

The Cathedral Group is a collective name for the eight highest peaks in the Grand Teton Mountains. These peaks are all above 3,600 meters above sea level, and together they are impressive. This is also the most classic symbol of Grand Teton Park.

More than half of the glaciers in the Grand Tetons are concentrated on the Archbishop Peaks.

The Snake River, also known as the Snake River, is located between the east line and the west line. It twists and turns like an advancing snake, hence its name. Almost all of the most beautiful photo spots are near the Snake River: some are historical sites, such as the Mormon Trail River Transfiguration Church, etc., and many more are observation decks.

The latter is very easy to understand. Anyone who has studied photography knows that places with mountains and water have better scenery and better-looking photos.

The Snake River in Grand Teton Park is only a small section of the entire Snake River: the Snake River is actually the largest tributary of the Columbia River, originating from the Continental Divide in Yellowstone Park and flowing southward, passing through Lake Jackson and throughout Grand Teton Park. After leaving Grand Teton Park, it continues to flow south through the town of Jackson, and then continues south and west into Iowa, all the way to Algon, Washington and other states, with a total length of 1,670 kilometers and a drainage area of ​​280,000 square meters. kilometer.

Lake Jackson is a natural lake formed during the Ice Age. The lake's water mainly comes from the Snake River and streams formed by melting snow in the Grand Teton Mountains. After the Lake Jackson Dam was built, Lake Jackson continued to grow due to water storage, and there were 15 small islands in the lake.

The east bank of the lake is located on Huangshi's transportation thoroughfare and has become a famous check-in attraction, while the west bank of the lake maintains its original style and has many hiking attractions.

There are also docks and hotels on the lakeside where you can cruise.

I feel a little ashamed when I see such a middle-aged photo...

Lake Jenny is the second largest lake in Grand Teton Park and is said to be named after the discoverer's wife.

The snow-capped mountains here are surrounded by flower meadows, and their reflections on the lake are stunningly beautiful. As a result, it has become a popular destination for walkers and cyclists.

One thing you must do here is follow the Jenny Lake Loop around the lake to enjoy the beautiful scenery. It can be completed in 3-5 hours.

On the west bank of the lake, you can continue along the trail to visit Hidden Falls, or go to Inspiration Observation Point(Inspiration Point of Grand Teton)Overlooking Lake Jenny.

If you still have the energy, you can follow the Cascade Trail to Cascade Canyon (also known as Waterfall Canyon ). Cascade Creek flows through this area, creating many waterfalls, including Hidden Falls.

If you don’t want to walk that far, you can take a boat directly from the East Pier to the West Pier, and then walk to Diepu Canyon.

As mentioned earlier, the scenic spots in Grand Teton are actually the various places along the east and west lines where you can take pictures of a mountain, a river and two lakes Observation deck or photo spot.

Viewing spots along the western route include:

1) Jackson Lake Dam : This is a great place to photograph the reflection of the mountains in northern Grand Teton in Jackson Lake.

2) Signal Mountain (Signal Mountain): Also known as Siegler Mountain, it is the only scenic spot in the western scenic area that can be climbed to the top by car. There is also the Jackson Lake Overlook on the mountain, which is the most beautiful place overlooking the lake.

3)Mount Moran Turnout

4) Jenny Lake Overlook

I won’t talk about the Inspiration Observation Point and Cascading Falls Canyon. I have already mentioned them before when I talked about hiking at Jenny Lake. The Church of the Transfiguration and the Mormon Trail are actually near the bifurcation of the east and west lines, so both lines can be seen.

Viewing spots along the east route include:

1) Oxbow Bend Turnout : Moran reflected in the Snake River is the iconic scenery of Grand Teton. It can almost speak for Grand Teton, and its status What Old Faithful Geyser is to Yellowstone National Park.

2) Snake River Overlook : It became famous because of a black and white photo taken by the famous photographer Ansel Adams in 1941. This photo is now placed at In the lobby of the Lake Jackson Inn.

3) Cunningham Cabin : This is currently the best maintained farm cabin in the United States, built in memory of Cunningham. This is also a gathering place for photography enthusiasts.

4) Teton Point Turnout : This is the closest observation point to the Grand Teton Peak.

5) Schwabachers Landing: Schwabachers Landing is the best place to photograph the Grand Tetons. A good location and the best sunrise shooting spot in Grand Teton.

Note: Only visitors are allowed to walk on the Schwabke Meadows Turnoff.

6) Mormon Row : The Mormon Trail is a trail located in the southeast corner of Grand Teton National Park, located on Mormon Row Rd) north of the intersection with Antelope Flats Rd, in the Jackson Hole Valley. According to legend, the barn next to the trail is hundreds of years old, and the Mormon Trail is famous for it. The nearby Antelope Flats also attracts many tourists to take photos because of the frequent presence of bison herds. The Mormon Trail became a registered historic place in the United States in 1997.

7) Chapel of the Transfiguration : The first church in Grand Teton, was built purely by hand by craftsmen in 1925. It is a small wooden church. The viewing window behind the altar in the church is the finishing touch of the design.