Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks: One Week Itinerary
Visiting Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks works well due to the proximity of the parks to one another. Yellowstone sits in the northwestern corner of the state of Wyoming, with a portion in Montana and a very small part of the park in Idaho. Grand Teton is south of Yellowstone, entirely in Montana, near the town of Jackson Hole. Because of how close the two parks are, visiting both makes for a great national parks trip. With this one week itinerary we share how to plan your days.
What we did:
We flew into the Bozeman Airport (airport code: BZN), picked up our rental car, and drove south to Yellowstone. We stayed in Yellowstone for four nights and then headed south to Grand Teton, where we spent two nights. From Grand Teton National Park, we flew out of Jackson Hole (airport code: JAC) and also dropped our rental car here.
Where we stayed
In Yellowstone, we stayed at the Explorer Cabins in West Yellowstone and were really happy with our stay. The location near the West Yellowstone entrance was fantastic for entering the park. We also had restaurants, grocery stores, and things to do in town after we returned to our cabin for the day.
In Grand Teton, we stayed at the fabulous Jenny Lake Lodge. Here we had a well-appointed cabin and ate on site in the dining room of the main cabin, which was always an absolutely incredible dining experience!
About Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone National Park encompasses 3,472 square miles, making it one of the largest national parks in the United States. It is located mostly in northwestern Wyoming with a small portion in southern Montana and Idaho.
Yellowstone lies on a supervolcano where many volcanoes erupted hundreds of thousands of years ago. A giant caldera formed following these eruptions and we can see the remnants of it today. It is huge, measuring approximately 30 by 45 miles! The heat of these volcanoes fuels Yellowstone’s geothermal features resulting in bubbling mud pots, spewing geysers, hot springs, and fumaroles.
Viewing the wildlife that resides within Yellowstone’s boundaries is also a top draw to the park. While here you may see grizzly bears, bison, elk, and wolves. What an amazing place!
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK FACTS
America’s First National Park
- LOCATION: Wyoming & Montana
- CLOSEST CITY: Bozeman, MT
- ANNUAL VISITORS: 4.7 million
- 4th most visited U.S. National Park (out of 63)
- BECAME A NATIONAL PARK: 1872
- TOP THINGS TO SEE & DO: Visit Grand Prismatic Spring & Old Faithful
About Grand Teton National Park
Grand Teton National Park is a much smaller park than Yellowstone, so easier to see with a limited amount of time. When building our itinerary we chose to dedicate more time to Yellowstone due to its vast size. There is still a lot to see and do in Grand Teton, however!
Grand Teton is located just ten miles south of Yellowstone National Park in western Wyoming. The park encompasses the stunning Teton Mountain Range as well as the Jackson Valley. Hiking in the summer and skiing in the winter are big draws to this park.
Both Jenny Lake and Jackson Lake provide stunning views, fantastic hikes, and boating and fishing opportunities.
The wildlife in Grand Teton is similar to what is found in Yellowstone with bear, moose, wolves, elk, and bison present.
GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK FACTS
The only national park with an airport in it! (Jackson Hole)
- LOCATION: Wyoming
- CLOSEST CITY: Jackson Hole, Wyoming
- ANNUAL VISITORS: 3.6 million visitors
- 9th most visited U.S. National Park (out of 63)
- BECAME A NATIONAL PARK: 1929
- TOP THINGS TO SEE & DO: Photograph the barns on Mormon Row and visit Jenny Lake
One Week Itinerary: Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks
With one week spent between Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks you can see the top sights in both parks plus explore a little bit further afield.
Day 1 – Arrival into Bozeman, Montana
We traveled to Bozeman, Montana and arrived in the afternoon. We picked up our rental car at the airport and stopped at Whole Foods in Bozeman to get groceries and supplies for the next several days. Our cabin in Yellowstone had a kitchenette where we cooked and ate all our meals and packed up picnic lunches.
From here it was about 90 miles to our cabin in West Yellowstone. We spent the evening settling in and cooking dinner, excited for the days ahead.
Day 2 – Yellowstone, The Park’s Stars
On Today’s Agenda:
- Firehole Canyon & Firehole Falls
- Old Faithful
- Grand Prismatic Spring
- The Continental Divide
- West Thumb Geyser Basin
Starting off your trip to Yellowstone with the stars of the park, Old Faithful and Grand Prismatic Spring, makes for a great first day. These two features are located relatively close to one another so they are easy to visit together. Following a southbound itinerary from West Yellowstone, we first stopped at Firehole Canyon and Falls, at the recommendation of a park ranger.
Firehole Canyon and Firehole Falls
Firehole Canyon Road follows the Firehole River on a beautiful, one-way, 2 mile drive, ending just past Firehole Falls.
Beautiful Firehole Falls
This is an easy detour to add on and just adds a little bit of time.
Old Faithful
Welcome to Old Faithful, probably the most famous feature in any national park!
The Old Faithful Village is enormous with multiple lodges, a huge general store, gift shops, museums, restaurants, and even a post office. One can spend hours here perusing all there is to see and do here.
The parking lot is massive so if arriving early you likely will not have trouble finding a spot. We arrived at around 9:00 am and the parking lot was mostly empty.
PRO TRAVEL TIP: Old Faithful erupts approximately every 90 minutes and park rangers predict the next eruption time based off the last eruption. Click the link to be taken to the NPS website, where you are then directed to download the app for geyser eruption times: NPS Geyser Activity.
This will help you plan your time while visiting Old Faithful Village.
When we arrived we checked the app and realized Old Faithful was predicted to erupt within one minute! We joined the masses on the boardwalk and waited patiently for it to erupt. Well, it finally erupted about 10 minutes later, so definitely be prepared to wait a bit. It is very exciting when it starts to shoot out steam and then spew a little water, and finally Old Faithful officially erupts!
Eruption of Old Faithful
After the eruption, we headed to the general store to assemble a picnic lunch. From here, we then hiked up to Observation Point, leaving about 40 minutes before the next predicted eruption. The hike up to Observation Point is about 0.5 miles one way with 200 feet of elevation gain. To reach the trailhead, head to the right on the boardwalk around Old Faithful and cross the bridge over the river.
The trail to Observation Point
We got to the top with what we thought was a good 15 minutes before the eruption, choosing our viewing spot between the pines and setting up our picnic. We were just about to dig in to our picnic lunch when Old Faithful started to erupt! The predicted time was 11:07 am and it started erupting at 10:54 am, which just goes to show how varying the times can be. The birds eye view from Observation Point offered a different perspective than joining the masses at the boardwalk and I recommend doing this if you have the time. Plus the picnic lunch while watching our second round of Old Faithful erupting was a great experience.
Old Faithful erupting as seen from Observation Point
Also while at Old Faithful, be sure to check out the Old Faithful Inn, a historical property at Yellowstone.
Historic Old Faithful Inn
For an in-depth guide to visiting Old Faithful and Grand Prismatic Spring as well as other sites to see in one day, check out our guide: One Day Itinerary – The Park’s Stars
The Continental Divide
When driving from Old Faithful to West Thumb Geyser Basin you will pass over the Continental Divide. The Continental Divide runs through Yellowstone National Park, dividing the watersheds that drain water to the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans.
The Continental Divide
This is a quick stop with an interpretive sign explaining all about the Continental Divide and Yellowstone’s role. The lily pad covered lake also makes for a beautiful photo!
West Thumb Geyser Basin
West Thumb Geyser Basin sits right on the “thumb” of Yellowstone Lake. It was the furthest point of our trip and where we turned around to head back to West Yellowstone.
This geyser basin features many colorful pools, in fact some of the best we had seen so far.
Grand Prismatic Spring Overlook
When speaking with a park ranger at the Old Faithful Visitor’s Center, he recommended visiting the Grand Prismatic Spring Overlook between 11 am – 3 pm, when the colors are most vibrant on a sunny day and after the morning steam has burned off.
Grand Prismatic Spring Overlook via the Fairy Falls Trail
After turning around at West Thumb Geyser Basin on our way back to West Yellowstone, we had one more stop. For a birds eye view of Grand Prismatic Spring, there is a fantastic observation area, the Grand Prismatic Spring Overlook, on the Fairy Falls Trail. Fairy Falls is a waterfall beyond this overlook.
The parking lot at Fairy Falls trailhead was quite busy, although it is a large lot with ample parking. We found a spot right as someone was leaving (as was usually the case!) Once parked, we hiked the 0.8 mile one way trail, first exposed in the hot sun, but soon climbing the dirt trail within the trees. Elevation increases quickly so be aware that you will be climbing up, but the views are worth it.
The views up here are incredible! Just check out Grand Prismatic Spring in all her colorful glory! Visiting midday, on a sunny day is the best time to see it, that’s for sure.
The best view of Grand Prismatic Spring
Day 3 – Northbound Day
On Today’s Agenda:
- Gibbon Falls
- Artists Paint Pots
- Norris Geyser Basin
- Mammoth Hot Springs
- Roosevelt Arch
This day takes you on a northbound itinerary, where you will see some of the most unique features in Yellowstone National Park. From West Yellowstone, we followed Grand Loop Road until we hit Madison Junction and took a left to head north.
Gibbon Falls
Along the route we came across Gibbon Falls and parked in the small parking lot. We walked along the pathway, checking out the 84 foot falls and river, ending at the furthest point for the best views.
Gibbon Falls
Artists Paint Pots
From Gibbon Falls we headed to our first planned stop of the day, Artists Paint Pots. The paint pots are full of geothermal activity with varying colors, hence the name, “Artists Paint Pots”.
Hot steaming pools at Artists Paint Pots
Artists Paint Pots also has a relatively small lot, with cars often spilling onto the entrance road. We found a spot as someone was leaving, which tends to be the case much of the time!
The boardwalks run along these “paint pots”, aptly named for their variety of colors and features. Some are gray, bubbling mud pots resembling a clay you might want to sculpt with!
A bubbling mud pot at Artists Paint Pots
Others are milky blue or deep orange, some steaming, some bubbling, some placid, but still emitting immense heat!
We did the full one mile loop, climbing the stairs to take in the views from above.
View from the upper boardwalk at Artists Paint Pots
The trail at Artists Paint Pots is easy, the views are great, and the variety here was interesting.
Norris Geyser Basin
From Artists Paint Pots it was off to Norris Geyser Basin, one of the most popular places to visit in Yellowstone. There is a decent sized parking lot here, however traffic routinely gets backed up as people wait for spots to open. Park Rangers then close the entrance to the lot for a period of time until people clear out and they will then reopen it. This causes people arriving during that window to have to park along the designated areas on the roadway. Your only choice is to then hike up to the trailhead. Both times we visited, rangers closed the lot around 1:00 p.m. for a short duration, right after we parked. The earlier you arrive, the better your chances for getting a spot in the parking lot.
We took our time walking the boardwalk and headed to the right first. Here, we had great views of the entire basin as well as a close up view of the steam rising.
Norris Geyser Basin
Back on the boardwalk, we then headed in the other direction for a much longer walk. We passed more small geysers, turquoise hot pools, and what looked like barren land. But don’t be fooled by the exterior, underneath the ground is alive!
Norris Geyser Basin
Museum of the Park Ranger
While we didn’t stop here because we wanted to get to our picnic lunch, this museum is located right off Grand Loop Road heading north from Norris Geyser Basin and worth a stop if you have extra time.
Picnic Lunch
We had planned a lunch stop at this time and ended up at Beaver Creek picnic area just up the road from Norris Geyser Basin. We found a shady picnic table and enjoyed our packed lunch while listening to a rushing river nearby and a breeze blowing through the trees.
Sheepeater Cliff
The name of this area comes from the Shoshones who inhabited this area, also known as Tukudika, which translates to “sheepeater”.
Bison at Sheepeater Cliff
Here a lone bison sat in the grass in the middle of a small clearing. This was our first (of many) bison sightings in Yellowstone!
Mammoth Hot Springs
The most unique area of Yellowstone National Park goes to Mammoth Hot Springs, on the north side of the park. Featuring terraces of varying sizes and colors, this place looks like you have stepped foot on another planet. To park here, enter one of the lots located off Grand Loop Road.
Mammoth Hot Springs
At the Lower Terraces, more boardwalks take you on a walkway throughout the area, past ochre colored terraces with water running down as well as among chalky white areas that look barren.
From the top you also get great views of the village of Mammoth Hot Springs. This area has a small gas station, shops, restaurants, lodge, and even post office!
Looking down on Mammoth Hot Springs and the village of the same name
Right before reaching the Lower Terraces, you have the option of driving the Upper Terraces, a one-way, 1.5 mile drive taking you past more unique hot springs.
Roosevelt Arch – Gardiner, Montana
The ending point of this northbound day is at Roosevelt Arch. This is the official northern entrance to the park and a special one at that.
Roosevelt Arch
President Theodore Roosevelt laid the cornerstone on this arch, as he was a big proponent of protecting this area. The arch is a symbol of all that was to come in our national park system that now includes 63 individual national parks! As a national park lover, I knew I had to see it, and it was grand!
Roosevelt Arch
From here, you can plan to spend some time in Gardiner, a town built right on the edge of the park. There are restaurants, touristy spots, and souvenir shops.
The entire drive one way clocks in around 53 miles. This took us several hours, of course, with all the stops at each place, plus a picnic lunch. We did this drive beginning around 9:00 a.m. and arrived back at our cabin in West Yellowstone around 4:30 p.m.
For an in-depth guide to visiting Norris Geyser Basin, Mammoth Hot Springs, and the Roosevelt Arch in Gardiner, Montana, read our one day guide on this itinerary: One Day Yellowstone Itinerary – Heading North.
Day 4 – Yellowstone, Eastbound Day
On Today’s Agenda:
- Norris Geyser Basin (again!)
- Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
- Lamar Valley
On this day you will head east to see some of the most dramatically beautiful areas of the park. This itinerary starts later in the day so you can be in Lamar Valley in the early evening, when wildlife is most active. The late start worked great also as crowds started to clear out after 3:00 pm, making for nice uncrowded visit to the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. The lighting at this time was also perfect! Once in the park we followed Grand Loop Road until we hit Madison Junction and took a left to head to Norris Geyser Basin, our first stop of the day.
Norris Geyser Basin
We had previously visited Norris Geyser Basin, however Mike wasn’t with us on the first day and we knew he should see it as it is a really beautiful basin with steaming geysers and turquoise hot pools. If you did not get the chance to see it previously, today you will pass it so it is easy to add on to this itinerary. If you already visited and don’t care for a return trip, feel free to skip and enter the park a little bit later.
Norris Geyser Basin
NOTE: It is very important to stay on all the trails and boardwalks as the ground is extremely hot and poses a threat if stepped on or touched.
Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
From Norris Geyser Basin it was off to the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, which we found to be the most beautiful area of the park, with the golden canyon walls giving way to the rushing blue Yellowstone River. There are a few areas to visit at Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. First, we took Grand Loop Road and turned onto North Rim Drive, where we parked at the Brink of the Lower Falls. The parking lot is huge, although cars spill out onto the road here as well, as it is another popular spot to visit. We arrived in the late afternoon so we had no trouble finding a parking spot. The lighting at this time was also great for photography.
From the trailhead we followed the Brink of the Lower Falls Trail down to the falls and it was pretty amazing being right next to the rushing falls.
Brink of the Lower Falls at Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
Once back at the top at the trailhead for Brink of the Lower Falls, we continued on the North Rim Trail that runs along the river from high up above, stopping at various lookout points along the way to take in the beautiful views.
Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
From here we drove into Canyon Village, to hit up the gas station and small store, adding a few things to our picnic dinner for later.
For more great views of Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, continue on Grand Loop Road and turn onto South Rim Drive. This takes you over a short bridge and to the other side of the Yellowstone River. We followed the road until we got to the parking area for Artist Point.
Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone as seen from Artist Point
The view from Artist Point is the best of all in my opinion, with fantastic views of the Lower Falls along with the snaking Yellowstone River set deep in the yellow canyons.
Lamar Valley
We left Canyon Village around 5:00 pm as it was now time to move on to Lamar Valley, the best area in Yellowstone to see wildlife. We planned our entire day around arriving at Lamar Valley around 6:00 pm, and it worked out great as the drive from Canyon Village to Lamar Valley was about one hour.
Lamar Valley is a fantastic place to view the wildlife that call Yellowstone home. While we only saw bison and pronghorn during our visit, bear and wolves frequent the area as well.
Bison in Lamar Valley
While in Lamar Valley, we stopped at a pullout to enjoy our picnic dinner with the best views! Evening time in Lamar Valley is so special, to see the wildlife up close with the beautiful setting sun.
Additional Stops
The above itinerary takes you through the best sites to see on this eastbound day. We left our cabin in West Yellowstone at 12:00 pm and were back around 9:45 pm, so it took us over 9 hours total. Of course you have the option to add in more stops as there are numerous additional pull outs, hikes, and countless features to see along the way.
For an in-depth guide to visiting Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone and Lamar Valley where we share how to time it right and our full experience check out our guide in this eastbound itinerary: One Day in Yellowstone – Heading East.
Day 5 – Drive to Grand Teton National Park
We checked out of our cabin and headed south to Grand Teton National Park, stopping to take in views at Jackson Lake along the way.
Upon arriving at our hotel, we checked in to our awesome cabin and then to the dining room for dinner.
Day 6 – Full Day in Grand Teton National Park
On Today’s Agenda:
- Schwabacher Landing
- Mormon Row
- Jenny Lake
- Lunch: Dornan’s Chuckwagon
- Grand Teton National Park Visitor’s Center
- Taggart Lake Hike
- Dinner: Jenny Lake Lodge
We planned to visit Schwabacher Landing just after sunrise, after the crowds who come out in the early morning to catch sunrise had dispersed. We departed our cabin at Jenny Lake Lodge around 6:30 am, which was just as the sun was starting to rise. The drive took about 25 minutes to our first stop of the day, Schwabacher Landing.
Schwabacher Landing
Schwabacher Landing is a scenic spot to view the Teton Range and the Snake River with a reflection of the mountains in the river, especially in the early morning hours.
To get here, turn onto Schwabacher Landing Road from Highway 191. The first quarter mile of the road is paved but then it turns to a rough gravel road with deep potholes in some areas. After the bumpy ride, we parked in the small lot and walked a short distance down the trail.
My photos were taken between 7:00 am – 7:15 am in late July. The sun was quickly rising, however the reflection was beautiful! From here, we went to our next stop, Mormon Row.
Mormon Row
Back on Highway 191, Antelope Flats Road is just 4 miles away from Schwabacher Landing. Again, the parking lot off to the left of Antelope Flats Road had mostly cleared out so it was a great time to be here for photos.
The parking lot at Mormon Row
Interpretive signs at Mormon Row
Mormon Row is a historical site that preserves the homesteads of the Mormon settlers from the 1800s. The rustic barns set agains the majestic Teton Range beckon photographers to capture this beautiful scene.
Mormon Row
Next, we crossed over Antelope Flats Road to go in the other direction where the TA Moulton Barn is located.
TA Moulton Barn at Mormon Row
Both of these barns were photographed around 7:30 – 8:00 am in late July.
From Highway 191, turn onto Teton Park Road and drive the 11 miles to Jenny Lake.
Jenny Lake Area
An early start at Jenny Lake is imperative for a good visit. This is one of the busiest areas of the park and parking, over the course of the day, starts to spill out from the large lot onto the designated parking areas along Teton Park Road. This results in walking quite a distance to reach Jenny Lake, dealing with high crowds, and if visiting in the summer months, it will be the hottest part of the day. By getting an early start you will have a much better overall experience!
We arrived around 8:00 am and found one of the last few spots in the lot. From the parking lot it is a short distance to the visitor’s center area. Here you will find restrooms, a small shop selling souvenirs and picnic snacks, as well as a bear spray vending machine!
Visitor’s Center and bear spray vending machine | Jenny Lake
Jenny Lake Trail, Hidden Falls, and Inspiration Point
There are several hikes you can do at Jenny Lake, the most popular one being the hike from the boat dock across Jenny Lake to Hidden Falls and Inspiration Point.
The 7.1 mile loop Jenny Lake Trail runs along the perimeter of Jenny Lake. If you want an alternative to the full loop trail you can do a portion of it a few different ways:
- Take the shuttle boat across Jenny Lake, hike the Jenny Lake Trail (southbound) back to the visitor’s center. This is what we did.
- Take the shuttle boat across Jenny Lake, hike the Jenny Lake Trail (northbound) back to the visitor’s center. This is the longer route.
- Hike the Jenny Lake Trail (heading left) from the visitor’s center to the shuttle boat launch across the lake. This is the shorter route. You can then take the shuttle boat back to the visitor’s center.
- Hike the Jenny Lake Trail (heading right) from the visitor’s center to the shuttle boat launch across the lake. This is the longer route. You can then take the shuttle boat back to the visitor’s center.
Our recommendation is to arrive early in the morning, take the shuttle boat across Jenny Lake, and then hike back one of the two ways. Our reason for suggesting this is because the lines to ride the shuttle boat continuously increase throughout the day. By taking the shuttle early you will have a significantly shorter wait.
Top photo: line in the early morning for the Jenny Lake Shuttle boat (approximately 10 minute wait) / Bottom photo: line around 10:30 am for the Jenny Lake Shuttle (estimated 45 minutes to one hour wait). What a difference a few hours makes!
Jenny Lake Shuttle Boat Times and Cost
In the summer months the shuttle runs 7:00 am to 7:00 pm. The cost as of 2026 is:
- Adults: $20 round trip/$15 one way
- Children: $15 round trip/$12 one way
- Seniors: $18 round trip/no one way fare
From the parking lot, we headed right to the boat dock to ride the shuttle boat to the other side of Jenny Lake. This brings you to the backcountry where you can do some awesome hikes! We waited just about 10 minutes and then boarded the small boat for a short ride across the lake.
The boat dock and boat to ride the ferry across Jenny Lake
Arriving in the backcountry on the other side of Jenny Lake
From the boat dock we hiked right to Hidden Falls. The trail took us through beautiful forest with the morning light peeking through the trees as we reached Cascade Creek.
Cascade Creek
We crossed a bridge with rushing water from Cascade Creek. So beautiful!
Cascade Creek
Just a short distance later we reached Hidden Falls. The 100 foot falls cascade down the rocks creating a beautiful scene. From the boat dock it took approximately 15 minutes to reach Hidden Falls.
Hidden Falls
From here we continued on the trail for a hike up to Inspiration Point. The hike climbs approximately 500 feet on a dirt trail for most of it and over large rocks at the end.
Reaching the top of Inspiration Point
It is a short yet strenuous hike due to both the elevation and the elevation gained. The top of Inspiration Point is 7,200 feet.
Inspiration Point
From up here, take in the vast views of Jenny Lake in front of you and the craggy Tetons behind you. This area is exposed and on a sunny day can feel quite warm, however it’s a nice spot to enjoy a snack and rehydrate.
Looking out at Jenny Lake from Inspiration Point
After a break at the top, we trekked back down and joined the Jenny Lake Loop Trail to hike along the perimeter of Jenny Lake back to the visitor’s center. We followed the trail south, which is shorter than the trail heading north.
Both trails meet up back at the visitor’s center, so if you want a longer hike, take the trail north which is about 5 miles. For us on the shorter trail it was a 2 mile hike back.
Views on the Jenny Lake Trail
The entire hike (Hidden Falls, up to Inspiration Point, and then the shorter Jenny Lake Trail back to the visitor’s center) clocked in at 4.14 miles and took us just over two hours to complete, including stops along the way for photos and a brief rest at the top of Inspiration Point.
Jenny Lake is generally a calm lake which makes it perfect for kayaking. Renting kayaks is on a first-come-first-serve basis from the boat dock. This is a great way to end your time at Jenny Lake!
Lunchtime: Dornan’s Chuckwagon
From Jenny Lake, head back out onto Teton Park Road to head to Dornan’s Chuckwagon for lunch. The drive is about 8 miles and takes about 15 minutes.
We can’t offer a personal experience as we didn’t dine here, rather we got gas and grabbed a few provisions for the Trading Post store. But before leaving we had a drink at the Spur Bar located within Dornan’s and noted that the chuckwagon set up would make for a fun lunch place.
The Craig Thomas Discovery and Visitor Center
From Dornan’s we drove 3 minutes to the Craig Thomas Discovery and Visitor Center. This is a fantastic visitor’s center with lots of information, 3D models, and movie showings. Outside, there are daily presentations as well.
Craig Thomas Discovery and Visitor’s Center
This is a fantastic visitor’s center with lots of information on the ecology, history, and cultures that are part of the make up of Grand Teton National Park.
Hike at Taggart Lake
Parking here is always busy, but if you visit later in the afternoon you might have better luck finding a spot. Taggart Lake is popular, and rightly so, as the trails lead to beautiful, scenic spots.
There are several trails here that depart from the trailhead, taking most hikers 1-2 hours for the shorter loops and up to 3 hours for the longer loops. Be mindful of timing to make sure you are back before dusk!
Dinner: Jenny Lake Lodge
Even if not an overnight guest at Jenny Lake Lodge you can make a dinner reservation here and we highly recommend it. It is pricy but one of the best meals you will have in the area!
After dinner, grab a cocktail and sit in the rockers on the front porch. During our time at Jenny Lake Lodge we saw a mama bear and two cubs!
A mama and two cubs outside our cabin at Jenny Lake Lodge
The fields, forests, and lakes surrounding Jenny Lake Lodge are prime grounds for bear and moose so keep a watchful eye out and enjoy the show, if you see any wildlife!
Day 7 – Travel Day Home
Visiting both Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks in a week makes for one of the best U.S. National Park trips. From the geothermal activity in Yellowstone to the stunning Teton Range in Grand Teton, you will be astounded by the natural beauty and incredible wildlife in two of America’s best national parks.
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