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| Above, the Grand Tetons reflected on Jackson Lake. Photo by Armand Vaquer. |
Over the years, I have driven through Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks (in both directions) and the views along the way never fail to fascinate.
There are many things to see and do in each park and The Points Guy has posted an article on planning an epic road trip through both.
It begins with:
The singular scenery of northwestern Wyoming — otherworldly geysers and hot springs, serene alpine lakes, jaw-dropping canyons — inspired the very concept of a national park system.
In fact, in 1872, Yellowstone National Park became the world's first national park. And, at 3,472 square miles (it's about two-thirds the size of Connecticut), Yellowstone is also the second-largest national park in the continental United States.
This iconic park, which lies mostly in Wyoming but also extends slightly into Montana and Idaho, remains a land of superlatives, beloved not only for its incredible visual beauty but also for its classic lodges, engaging visitor centers and museums, and visitor-friendly road network.
Just 30 miles south of Yellowstone and one-seventh the size, Grand Teton National Park was established in 1929 in recognition of its most prominent feature, a dramatic range of jagged, glacial peaks that rise as high as 13,775 feet. French Canadian trappers gave them their rather ribald moniker ("grand teton" translates to "big breast" in French).
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| Above, eruptions of Old Faithful Geyser in Yellowstone always draws crowds. Photo by Armand Vaquer. |
To read the full article, go here.
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