The average person spends about 52 minutes in Grand Teton National Park. This is how long it takes to drive from Jackson, WY to Yellowstone National Park. I spent much more time here taking a river trip through the park which is an excellent way to see its beauty. Although our river guides prefer mountain skiing hiking the Tetons then skiing back down.
Speaking of which, these two guides were great. I recommend the lunch river tour from the Grand Teton Lodge Company. The potato salad served with a perfectly cooked hamburger lunch is reason enough to recommend, and the staff was very nice as well. They took us on a 2 hour float down the Snake River explaining how the water becomes potato chips, how the Grand Tetons got their name, and pointing out all the animals along the way including two bald eagles.
How can you beat this for a picnic? Again the food was great and the scenery was spectacular. It was a nice end to a busy trip through three national parks to just sit back and float down the river. Another amazing experience on an amazing trip. Plus the weather cooled off dramatically so it was bearable again. A week with temperatures in the 90's without air conditioning is a tough thing for a city boy used to his creature comforts!
I did stop in Jackson, WY on the way to Salt Lake City. It's a cute little resort town with lots of boutiques and restaurants catering to the rich tourist. There are plenty of gift shops and ice cream parlors to wet your appetite on the way in our out of the region. Below are the rest of my pictures from the Grand Teton area.
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