Grand Teton National Park Turns 93

Above, the Grand Tetons are mirrored on Jackson Lake. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Although overshadowed by its neighbor to the north, Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park is an interesting place in its own right.

The Grand Teton mountain range is unique as it doesn't have foothills. It is a place where visitors can hike, camp, boat and float downstream on the Snake River. 

Grand Teton National Park turned 93 on February 26.

According to Buckrail:

MOOSE, Wyo. — Yesterday, Feb 26., marked Grand Teton National Park’s 93rd birthday. On that day in 1929, the areas around the Grand Teton mountain range and its lakes were established as a national park to protect the land from commercial exploitation.

Since then, the surrounding region has largely transformed. But steady in the change that time brings is the awe that Grand Teton delivers.

“Tall and proud, the Tetons rise dramatically from the grasslands, cutting through bluest skies and brightest sunrises. Snowcapped in the winter and stark gray in summer, these granite masterpieces are home to all seeking serenity in mountains. Few landscapes in the world are as striking and memorable as that of Grand Teton National Park,” said the National Park Servie in a statement yesterday.

“Established on [Feb. 26] in 1929, Grand Teton offers extraordinary wildlife, pristine lakes, alpine terrain, and a unique collection of natural and cultural resources to explore.”

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