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  • Moran, Wyoming

    Camp at Colter Bay Campground

    3.0
    If you have never been to the Grand Teton National Park, you should make it next on your list. It is a fantastic place for wildlife viewing and exploring.If you stay at the Colter Bay Campground, you will find many off-trail areas to explore. A trail leaving from Group Site 6, heading towards the...
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  • Jackson, Wyoming

    Hike along the Gros Ventre River

    4.4
    The Gros Ventre (pronounced gro-vant) lies on the southern boundary of Grand Teton National Park, and is home to a great deal of wildlife. As the seasons change, so do the wildlife that frequent this area, but no matter what time of year you hike along the river, you're bound to see something spe...
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  • Jackson, Wyoming

    Camp at the Gros Ventre Campground

    5.0
    This campground is the closest one in Grand Teton National Park to the town of Jackson, so if you are looking for convenience, this is it! The Gros Ventre (pronounced Grow Vont, NOT Gross Venture) campground offers sites for both RV's and tents and is nestled in a grove of cottonwood trees. All c...
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  • Alta, Wyoming

    Hike Coal Creek Trail

    Imagine hiking through the expansive valleys of wildflowers and evergreen forests with grand views of the Tetons. That is exactly what this trail provides. The coal creek trail is an access trail to many other great trails throughout the Bridger-Teton National Forest. This gives the adventurer th...
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  • Tetonia, Idaho

    Packsaddle Lake

    4.8
    0.74 mi / 259 ft gain
    Directions to the lake:To get here, head North on Highway 20 as if you’re heading to St. Anthony. Then, take exit 339 towards Driggs on ID-33 E. Turn right onto 9th N for .5 miles. Then follow ID-33 E for 24.4 miles until you reach the dirt road Hoopes Rd. Drive. Drive on this road for 5.9 miles ...
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  • Moose, Wyoming

    Snowshoe to the Cunningham Cabin

    4.0
    2 mi
    During the summer and fall seasons, this trail is easily accessible, with a large parking lot just off of highway 191, and a smaller lot closer to the cabin. In the wintertime, you must make the hike from the main parking lot to the cabin, since the road leading to the smaller lot is not plowed....
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  • Moran, Wyoming

    Photograph Grizzly Bears at Willow Flats Overlook

    4.0
    Time of Year - Spring Grizzly bears are one of the most magnificent animals alive. In North America these impressive creatures can weigh 800 pounds and once roamed from the tip of Alaska to the southern edge of Mexico. These solitary omnivores thrive in thick dense forests, open meadows, and larg...
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  • Moose, Wyoming

    Camp at Upper View Campground

    There is so much to see and do in Wyoming's National Parks but with a view (of the Tetons) and a price (FREE) like this it is pretty unlikely you will want to leave this unbeatable campsite. Take is from us, after 14 months of traveling the country this is by far our FAVORITE BOONDOCKING CAMPSITE...
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  • Moran, Wyoming

    Camp at Lizard Creek Campground

    This gem of a campground was discovered in desperation after all the campsites were booked at Yellowstone. There are 60 sites with relatively clean bathrooms. The sites are large with optimal privacy from your neighbors. If you're lucky enough you can even snag campsites steps from the lake. Ther...
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  • Moose, Wyoming

    Camping at "The Observatory"

    4.9
    Ah...the Observatory. This is not its actual name, but the nickname it has earned over many years of use by the seasonal employees. This is an amazing site to camp at, just on the edge of the Bridger-Teton forest right outside of the park. This area overlooks the entire valley and Teton range. Th...
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  • Moran, Wyoming

    Photograph a Sunrise at Oxbow Bend

    4.8
    A trip to Grand Teton National Park would not be complete without a visit to the iconic Oxbow Bend at sunrise. It is simply one of the most beautiful scenes on Earth, no matter what the conditions.Prime time for photographing this spot is usually the last week in September and first week of Octo...
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  • Moran, Wyoming

    Paddle at Oxbow Bend

    4.5
    Sunrise at Oxbow Bend is one of the most popular events in the park, and for good reason. Mt. Moran is particularly stunning in the morning light. For wildlife viewing, Oxbow Bend is one of the best places in the park, but its even better if you can explore it by water. The easiest access to the ...
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  • Jackson, Wyoming

    Camp at the Wedding Tree

    3.0
    This is a great spot to camp if the park campgrounds are full (particularly in the summertime). There is a designated camping area at Gros Ventre Campground, but if you're a little too late on the reservations or, like me, would prefer to get away from the crowds, head out into the National Fores...
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  • Jackson, Wyoming

    Winter Wildlife Photography in Grand Teton National Park

    5.0
    Winter is a special time in Grand Teton National Park.  The landscape is transformed into a winter wonderland, and there is a stillness and quiet that you won't find in the busier tourist seasons.  It is also a prime time for spotting wildlife as many species move down from the surrounding mounta...
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  • Teton County, Wyoming

    Camp at Curtis Canyon Campgrond

    Enjoy a leisurely drive through the National Elk Refuge as you leave Jackson, Wyoming for Curtis Canyon Campground. A short walk from the campground provides epic views of the Teton Range and the National Elk Refuge. Pour a cup of coffee and enjoy! Curtis Canyon Campground is part of the Bridger-...
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  • Jackson, Wyoming

    Hike to Goodwin Lake

    4.0
    6.2 mi / 1453 ft gain
    This trail is moderately rated and is primarily used for hiking, walking, and exploring. The beginning of the trail is rather steep. Stretches of elevation gain can be quite challenging, but the views are well worth the exertion and the trail does level off after the initial incline. There are so...
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