by Denise Calaman

Created on: December 21, 2011   Last Updated: December 26, 2011

Grand Teton National Park is Yellowstone’s neighbor to the south but because of the overwhelming popularity of Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park is sometimes overlooked.  Located in northwest Wyoming, often the only glimpse that national park goers get of Grand Teton is when they drive through the park on their way to Yellowstone.  But within its borders Grand Teton National Park is home to some of the most majestic and breathtaking sites in North America.

Grand Teton’s north entrance can be accessed from Yellowstone National Park.  Its south entrance can be accessed from US 189/191. Travelling this route will take you through Hoback Junction, historic Jackson and Wilson. The park is located in Moose, Wyoming, approximately 12 miles north of Jackson. 

From any direction the drive to Grand Teton National Park direction is beautiful especially for a nature lover.  You will be surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of some of the highest mountain peaks in North America.  Watch out for wildlife running onto roadways.  The wildlife in the vicinity of Grand Teton/Yellowstone tends to be tamer than wildlife you may experience where you live and animals can frequently be seen standing along the roadside.  When driving through Grand Teton you will no doubt see animals up close that you may have never thought that you’d ever get the chance to see. 

In the vicinity of the park you will see Grand Teton (the highest mountain in the Teton range) and the surrounding mountains looming in the distance.  Grand Teton stands at 13,775 feet.  It is approximately 850 feet higher than the next tallest mountain in the Grand Teton range.

The park is open year round every day except for Christmas, although winter and spring travel can be tricky.  Many roads and passes will be closed.  The park has six visitors’ centers and ranger stations.  Each has its own schedule.  Most will be closed for the winter season although the Craig Thomas Discovery and Visitor Center (Moose Visitor Center) is open year round every day but Christmas day. 

The park’s visitors’ centers are fully staffed with park rangers who are knowledgeable and will gladly help you map out your visit.  They will eagerly answer any questions you may have about the area and may be able to offer clues as to where you may find different animals that live in the park.  The visitors’

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