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Grand Teton National Park is one of the most scenic national parks in the world.
The reason for this is that the mountain range shoots straight up nearly 7 000 vertical feet
above Jackson Valley. Most mountain ranges have a large sloping base Grand Teton on the other hand
is a series of jagged peaks. Additionally, there are virtually no obstructions,
visitors can admire the alpine grander as the peaks reach for the heavens.
One of the most popular and scenic areas of Grand Teton National Park is Jenny Lake. Arrive early as
this area fills up by mid-morning and it's tough to find parking. Begin by driving the Jenny Lake
scenic drive which skirts the east shore of the lake and provides spectacular views of the peaks.
There is also a trail along the shore of the lake you won't want to miss.
After the scenic drive and shoreline trail head to the jenny lake visitor center and buy tickets
for the lake shuttle this will take you to the other side.
Lake crossings take place every 10 to 15 minutes, so don't worry if you missed the first one.
After you disembark, follow the signs to Hidden Falls and Inspiration Point.
"We are off to Inspiration Point. Oh, no, sorry, Hidden Falls first, then Inspiration Point,
then to Cascade. Three hikes today... at Jenny Lake." This is a spectacular hike that will
crisscross Cascade Creek. There are a number of waterfalls, but most impressive is Hidden Falls,
which really isn't hidden. If you feel so inclined,
continue up the trail to Inspiration Point for some incredible sweeping views.
"Welcome to Inspiration Point, it's not too bad once you've done it but you need to bring hiking
boots, seriously, because there are a few rocks and it's a little bit of climbing, no much."
We were enjoying the hike so much that we continued on,
which allowed us to escape the crowds a bit and really take in the awe-inspiring nature around us.
"So, now we have reached the Cascade Trail." "Cascade Canyon" "Canyon trail."
"It's 12 o'clock, why do we need to go back?" "Because it's time, and we don't have any bear
spray, and there are no people. Fine, I said it, and yes I'm scared because the berries
are ripe and they are all around us, and it's bear country. Be bear aware."
"Here they are, the Grand Tetons behind me. Today is a beautiful beautiful day,
it's very early, well very early it's eight a.m right now we're hoping to get up earlier
but yesterday we went to Jenny Lake and we got there by eight o'clock and the parking was full
we got the last parking spot for a trailer there are only eight spots for RV's and trailers, so if
you want to go there, you have to go really really early. There is overflow parking on the streets
out of the parking and then on the main street as well and you can take the boat and do hikes
there it's really really a beautiful way to spend maybe a few hours to half a day there uh we spent
there until uh midday and then the visibility was so bad that we decided to go and find a camp."
Each day we were at Grand Teton National Park the visibility would diminish dramatically by
early afternoon, so we tried to take advantage of the clear morning hours our first stop on this day
was to the snake river overlook now this is a spot which famed photographer Ansel Adams took many of
his most recognizable images one of our favorite viewing areas in the Tetons was Schwabacker
landing this is a location that truly highlights the immense beauty of Grand Teton National Park
if you're traveling north on 89 there's a small gravel road on the left hand side with
a wooden sign reading Schwabacher Landings road this road dead ends at the gravel parking lot
the trek to the famous vantage point is just a stone's throw away.
Built beneath the mountain is another iconic area of Grand Teton
these historic structures stand in silent testimony to the stories of human exploration,
pioneering settlements, ranching, and park protection.
Well tonight we are camped in a pretty cool boondock spot we're in the Bridger Teton
national forest and we're camped right on a river it's actually very low so it kind of
forks off in many directions but it's it's uh it's actually kind of cool because you're able to cross
each little finger of the lake and then somebody had laid a couple logs down here and so we're able
to cross the first one so what do you think of our camp spot tonight it is pretty special
when you finally got your prick may i say creeks did you did you count how many you get you got no
there's quite a few all in once and we are very close to the tea times so that's really nice
well i'll tell you we're gonna love listening to the sound of
these little rapids oh it's gonna lull us to sleep
If you're not camping and looking for nearby hotels Jackson Hole is just 25 miles to the south
sandwiched between Grand Teton national park to the north and miles of national forest in
every direction Jackson hole has remained relatively isolated from the burgeoning
travel industry due to its remote location even for its small size you'll still find
everything you need to have an incredible adventure at the Grand Tetons national park
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