Grand Teton National Park offers almost unlimited recreation in a scenic land dominated by jagged mountain peaks, clear mountain lakes and sub-alpine forests. The Teton Mountains rise almost 14,000 feet and Teton Park Road gives you the opportunity to take in the beauty of the park. And whether you’re looking to hike, backpack, rock climb, bike, boat, raft, fish or horseback ride, the park has plenty of ways to enjoy it. You may also see some of the park’s inhabitants, such as bears (both black and grizzly) and moose.

Established as a national park in 1929, the park lies just outside of Jackson Hole, Wyoming. It’s one of the most popular national parks, so crowds can be an issue during the summer. During the spring and fall you’ll find smaller crowds and still plenty of things to do at lower elevations. If you want to go in the high season, you may need to plan your lodging a year in advance. The park is also near Yellowstone National Park, so you can see both in one trip. As with Grant Teton, however, you’ll need to plan far in advance due to crowds.