Grand Teton National Park

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Grand Teton National Park - Wyoming

What to do if you have little time : car tour of the lakes

The Grand Teton National Park is known for its mountains looking like female nipples according to French trappers who would have discovered this site. Grand Teton suffers from competition from its neighbor, much more well-known, Yellowstone. Its landscapes are very different : mountains, lakes, forests. It is much less developed than Yellowstone and therefore much less frequented.

Like all national parks, a contribution is requested at the entrance to the park. It is $ 35 per vehicle. If you have the "America the beautiful" pass, access is included.

Les lacs

Length and duration of the hike No hike

Half a day

30$ / vehicle / week

When the weather is not good and it is difficult to hike, it is always possible to go around several lakes and viewpoints by car. Among the finest lakes easily accessible are Jackson Lake, Jenny Lake and Oxbow Bend.

Taggart and Bradley Lakes

Length and duration of the hike 3,4 miles one way

3 to 4 hours

30$ / vehicle / week

Pleasant hike about 7 miles roundtrip. This friendly hike is largely forest. Some small climbs. The views of the lakes and the Teton mountains are magnificent. It's also nice to have a picnic on the banks of these lakes.

Inspiration Point

Length and duration of the hike 3,1 miles one way

3 to 4 hours

30$ / vehicle / week

Hike that goes up to Inpiration Point along a part of Jenny Lake and passes by the Hidden Falls Waterfalls. About 6,5 miles roundtrip. The view of Jenny Lake is pretty. It is possible to picnic at Inspiration Point, but it's very windy and very frequented by tourists and ... squirrels !!!

Lakeshore Trail

Length and duration of the hike 0,9 mile one way

1 hour

30$ / vehicle / week

Short easy hike about 2 miles who along Jackson lake starting at Colter Bay Visitors Center. Of little interest.

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Yellowstone National Park

Lodging

Nous avons testé :

Colter Bay Campground : located inside the park. Very shady. At registration a document about security advices is given, with respect to bears. It is forbidden to leave food in tents or on the tables. The smell could attract bears.

Fireside Resort Campground sur Moose Wilson Road : 42 $ a night per site. Rather expansive for the service. The sites are small, poorly arranged and far from sanitary. There is only one very dirty sink in the middle of the campground with only cold water.The bathrooms are correct. No extra charge for showers.