Grand Teton National Park

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Jagged Rocky Peaks. The Teton Range includes some of the most dramatic mountain peaks in North America, rising sharply from the valley floor below. These mountains were named by French fur trappers who called them "Les Trois Tetons," meaning "the three breasts."

Massive Protected Area. At about 310,000 acres, Grand Teton National Park is huge enough to protect the mountain range's major peaks and most of the nearby valley called Jackson Hole. When you add the surrounding national forests and nearby Yellowstone, this whole ecosystem covers almost 22 million acres.

Home to Wild Animals. The park is home to grizzly bears, wolves, elk, moose, and many other creatures that roam freely across the mountains and valleys. This makes it one of the world's largest intact wild ecosystems in the temperate zone.

Connected to Yellowstone. Grand Teton sits just 10 miles south of Yellowstone National Park and is connected by the John D. Rockefeller Jr. Memorial Parkway. Together, these parks create one of America's most important protected landscapes.

Lakes and Rivers. The park contains beautiful glacial lakes and rivers that were carved by ancient glaciers moving through the valleys. These waterways support fish, birds, and provide stunning views of the mountain reflections.