Sau hai ngày đi chơi trong công viên quốc gia Yellowstone chúng tôi chạy về hướng cửa Nam, từ đó lấy đường 287 dẫn về Grand Teton. Thực ra hai công viên nầy nằm liên kết với nhau, vì thế vé vào cửa sẽ dùng cho cả hai.

Với diện tích là 1,300 km2 Grand Teton chỉ hơn 1/7 của Yellowstone một tí cho nên việc đi chơi cũng ít mất thì giờ hơn. Tuy là công viên nhỏ nhưng mỗi góc cạnh của nó đều có chỗ ngắm không làm hỗ mặt chức vị “National Park” quốc hội Mỹ tặng cho.

Con đường 287 cũng có tên khác là “John D. Rockefeller Jr. Memorial Parkway” để tri ơn nhà tỉ phú Mạnh Thường Quân đã bỏ tiền ra mua lại hàng nghìn mẫu đất có phong cảnh ngoạn mục xung quanh Jackson Hole, Wyoming, và tặng chúng cho chính phủ liên bang để lập một công viên quốc gia. Rockerfeller Jr. là con của vua dầu hỏa Mỹ Quốc đầu Thế kỷ XX.  

Grand Teton National Park boasts 310,000 acres of lush valley floors, mountain meadows, alpine lakes and the rising peaks of the Grand Teton Mountain Range.

Located just north of Jackson, Wyoming, Grand Teton has a diverse and long-standing history that includes human use from more than 11,000 years ago. Nomadic Indians, American Indian tribes, early American explorers and permanent settlers once called this national park home. Today, you can explore the park’s extensive history and culture through ranger-led programs, visitor centers and historical points of interest like Mormon Row and the Moulton Barns. In addition to a fascinating history, Grand Teton’s stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife provide the perfect location for nature lovers and outdoor adventurers.

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Stop #1: Jackson Lake Overlook

After a 80 miles drive from West Yellowstone , you’ve made it to Grand Teton National Park, welcome! Jackson Lake Overlook is an easy-to-get-to roadside overlook and the perfect rocky mountain vista to introduce you to the park. With epic views across  Jackson Lake to Grand Teton and accompanying peaks, this is definitely worth a photo stop!

Jackson Lake Overlook is a view point on John D. Rockefeller Jr Parkway. It’s the first view point if you’re entering Grand Teton from the north.

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Stop #2: Colter Bay Village

Next up on your Yellowstone to Grand Teton, head 10 minutes south of Jackson Lake Overlook to Colter Bay Village. This is an optional stop for food, gas, or lodging. Here you will find a visitor center, campground, restrooms, pizzeria, restaurant, and convenience store.

Located in the northern part of Grand Teton National Park, Colter Bay sits on the shore of Jackson Lake and offers recreation opportunities on or near the water. From the lakeshore, visitors will have views across Jackson Lake to Mount Moran and the northern end of the Teton Range.

Visitors have many options in how to explore Colter Bay: hike a trail, paddle a boat, hang out by the lakeshore, or stop by the visitor center. Park at Colter Bay to access all aspects of the area.

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Stop #3: Jackson Lake Lodge

101 Jackson Lake Lodge Rd, Moran, WY 83013

Jackson Lake Lodge is located in the heart of Grand Teton National Park in northwestern Wyoming. Perched at the edge of a natural terrace, Jackson Lake Lodge offers visitors expansive views of Willow Flats, Jackson Lake, and the Teton Range to the west. It was the first major lodge in the national park system designed in a modern architectural style. In 2003, Jackson Lake Lodge was designated a National Historic

Jackson Lake Lodge officially opened on June 11, 1955 and has since been visited by millions of Americans and foreign guests. In its long history, the lodge has been host to numerous dignitaries as well as high-profile conferences. President Kennedy, President Nixon, President Reagan, President Clinton and Lady Bird Johnson have all visited Jackson Lake Lodge. The lodge was also the site of the 1989 U.S.-Soviet talks between U.S. Secretary of State James Baker and Soviet Foreign Minister Eduard Shevardnadze where the two nations signed a statement of peace and friendship which helped establish the detente leading to the end of the Cold War.

Perched on a bluff overlooking Jackson Lake with the Grand Teton Mountains as a backdrop, Jackson Lake Lodge offers 385 guestrooms, suites and cottages with spectacular views. The full-service lodge’s upper lobby features 60-foot picture windows framing the Teton Mountain range and providing a relaxing place for guests to watch for moose, buffalo and an abundance of other wildlife that gather near Jackson Lake.

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Stop #4: Oxbow Bend

From Jackson Lake Lodge, continue south-east for 10 minutes to one of the most picturesque roadside views in Grand Teton National Park, Oxbow Bend. Here the Snake River leads towards the dramatic Mount Moran and surrounding peaks, making for some truly epic photos. Sunrise is the most popular time to photograph this spot, but you can still get some nice shots at any time throughout the day if you don’t want to rise so early.

The iconic view of the Snake River with Mt Moran’s reflection is easily the most recognized image of the area. This classic location has been photographed thousands of times – and when you first drive up this spot you will quickly understand why.

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Stop #5: Mormon Row Historic District

13040 Antelope Flats Rd, Moose, WY 83012

Located in Grand Teton National Park, Mormon Row is one of the most photographed spots in the park.

Mormon Row is a major historical site in the area.  Originally settled by a group of Mormons in the mid 1800’s, it became a farming community.  Today, there are six main buildings, a drainage system, barns, fields and corrals. It is most famous for the photogenic Moulton Barn, built in 1935.

Mormon settlers picked this area as the soil was relatively fertile, Blacktail Butte provided much-needed shelter from the harsh winds and they were relatively close to the Gros Ventre River for access to water for both personal use and crops. 

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Stop #6: Menors Ferry Historic District

The tiny town of Moose, Wyoming, now sits within the boundaries of Grand Teton National Park and is the location of the park headquarters. Just to the north of the town is the ½ mile long Menor’s Ferry Trail which takes you through the Menor’s Ferry Historic District.

The ferry and cable system was built to transport people and goods across the mighty Snake River by using a wooden boat attached to a windlass and cable system that straddled both shores.

Chapel of the Transfiguration

This small log chapel, built in 1925, offers spectacular views of the Teton Mountain Range and a majestic place to pray. The Chapel will seat 65 people with additional seating outside, weather permitting.

Resting on a slight rise at the southern entrance of Grand Teton National Park, the rustic Chapel of the Transfiguration lies among a stunning backdrop of Teton granite. 

Rising more than 7000 feet above the valley floor, the jagged mountaintops fill a large window behind the chapel altar. In this view, on a crisp Wyoming morning, an early morning mist tries its best to cover the stately peaks of the Tetons.

So many visitors to our beautiful valley are here for recreation, yet the Chapel of the Transfiguration in Grand Teton National Park offers a unique and inspiring location for spiritual refreshment.

Craig Thomas Discovery and Visitor Center

1 Teton Park Rd, Moose, WY 83012

This impressive 22,000 square foot center welcomes and orients park visitors to Grand Teton National Park.

Nearly 4,800 square feet of interactive exhibits focus on four main themes that are important to the park: Place, People, Preservation and Mountaineering. Highlights include: life-size wildlife sculptures, mountaineering and western memorabilia, a three-dimensional park map, floor-to-ceiling windows, an impressive rock fireplace, a fine art gallery, and a 154-seat auditorium with stunning views of the Teton Range. As visitors stroll through the building, they learn about the unique features that make Grand Teton a world-renowned national park.

In addition to the exhibit area, visitors can wander through a 900 square foot gallery room with displays of fine art from the park’s permanent collection and other traveling exhibits. You’ll also find a wide variety of books, maps, souvenirs and educational materials to purchase in the center’s 1, 500 square foot Grand Teton Association bookstore. All profits from the sales of items in the bookstore support educational, interpretive and scientific programs in the park.

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STOP #7: National Museum of Wildlife Art

2820 Rungius Rd, Jackson, WY 83001

The National Museum of Wildlife Art focuses on wildlife and nature. This museum is unique among American art museums.

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STOP #8: Jackson

Designated by TripAdvisor as a “Top World Destination,” The town of Jackson is located at the southern end of the valley. Jackson offers countless opportunities for shopping, dining, and experiencing the local attractions and entertainment, along with countless Jackson Hole hotels and lodging options for visitors to choose from. At the heart of downtown Jackson lies town square with its notable antler arch entrance and boardwalk-lined shops. The stores scattered along the Western boardwalk range from commercial chains and souvenir shops to fashion boutiques and fine art galleries. In fact, Jackson is the fifth nationally recognized arts center in the nation.

Jackson Hole & Greater Yellowstone Visitor Center

532 N Cache St, Jackson, WY 83001

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Jackson Hole Historical Society and Museum

225 N Cache St, Jackson, WY 83001

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Jackson Town Square

10 E Broadway Ave, Jackson, WY 83001

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STOP #9: Bar T 5 -> -> -> 5:15 pm

812 Cache Creek Dr, Jackson, WY 83001

FALL Schedule (August 25 – End of September)

1st Show Check-in by 4:15 pm
2nd Show Check-in by 5:30 pm

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a wrangler back in the Old West lounging, but always alert, near the chuckwagon, around a campfire under a sky full of stars enjoying dinner while traveling along the trail? Well, now you can find out. As far back as the 1800s, after the cowboys rode the range, they would gather around the chuckwagon in the evenings, share tall tales and entertain each other with music. Wyoming serves up several Chuckwagon Dinners that will make you feel like you’re home on the range.

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