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Wyoming’s Most Treasured Views: Grand Teton National Park
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For centuries, Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming has been an iconic destination in the American West.
As the nation’s 250th birthday approaches, consider a trip to see the park and other Wyoming historic sites for yourself, and when you do, follow these tips to make the most of your experience.
USA 250 Most Treasured Views is a USA TODAY Network project exploring places across America with historical and cultural significance, created in celebration of the USA 250 initiative marking the nation’s 250th birthday.
The abundant wildlife and natural beauty of Grand Teton have lured people for generations. And in America’s 19th century western expansion, the largest mountain in the Teton Range was too alluring for explorers to pass.
Over the next century, explorers mapped and studied the terrain, while settlers made it an important trading outpost.
As the fur trade dried up and the soil proved too rocky for most to farm, the area became a hot spot of “dude ranching,” thriving by letting people sample Western life.
With more than 300,000 acres in Grand Teton National Park, you have almost every outdoor activity imaginable available — camping, floating on the Snake River, nature hikes, rock climbing, fishing, boating, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are just the beginning.
Ranger and expert-led activities include snowshoeing groups, conservation talks, interpretive walks and more.
Read here for more details to help plan your trip.
Amber Roldan covers trending news for the Coloradoan.