Grand Teton National Park

A Mountain Full of Trees

Can you smell the pine? It’s intoxicating.

Fog rolling in…

Wanna take a ride?

A frosty morning on Jenny Lake

Jenny Lake is one of Grand Teton National Park’s most popular destinations. The park’s showpiece is the lake, which is tucked away at the base of the Teton Range. Teewinot Mountain, Mount St. John, and Cascade Canyon may all be seen from the east shore. Visitors can look back across the lake to Jackson Hole’s valley from the west bank.

Jenny Lake is the starting point for a number of popular paths. Hikers can make a loop around the lake, explore Hidden Falls and Inspiration Point, or take Cascade Canyon into the backcountry. Jenny Lake provides access to longer hikes such as Lake Solitude and Hurricane Pass.

Visitors can hike a trail, take a boat ride, relax by the lakeshore, or visit the visitor center to learn more about Jenny Lake. To reach all features of the area, park at the Jenny Lake parking area. During the summer, parking can be tricky as the parking lot fills up fast. See you there! =]:)

Frosty Sagebrush

Flowers of Autumn 

These are Arrowleaf Balsamroot, reaching to the sun in an Autumn sky. =]:)

Walking in the clouds

Walking in the clouds in Grand Teton National Park. Fall is in the air. =]:)

Happy Independence Day from the Grand Tetons!

It’s Spring in Wyoming!

No, wait, it’s winter! Nope, the calendar says Spring. Oh well. Whatever season it happens to be, the Tetons are always magnificent! =]:)

Garnet Canyon

Hike into the heart of the Teton range

You should be in good shape and experienced at hiking to do this one. It is about 8.4 miles round trip and will take you from 4 to 8 hours with an elevation gain of 2,500 ft. Whew! So worth it, though, if you are up to the challenge.

So here’s how to get there. You’ll start at Lupine Meadows Trailhead located south of Jenny Lake, and you will switchback up to Three-Mile Junction, then you will follow the trail left towards Garnet Canyon. Follow this trail another mile until you reach a boulder field. Some skill is required to cross the boulder field, and again, you should be physically fit and comfortable with route-finding before attempting to cross it.

Once you get into the canyon, you will find yourself surrounded by some of the more prominent peaks in the range, including Nez Perce, South and Middle Teton, the Grand Teton, and Disappointment Peak. But you won’t be disappointed. I promise!

If you do plan to try this hike, please stop by the Jenny Lake Ranger Station to speak with a backcountry ranger about conditions and so they will know you are up there. It’s best to check back in with them when returning, so they will know you are okay.

I hope you enjoy the hike, and maybe see you out on the trail! =]:)