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Yellowstone National Park
Grand Teton National Park was founded on February 26, 1929. The park itself
was named after the tallest mountain in the Teton Range, Grand Teton Peak,
which towers at 13,770 feet (4197 m). The park covers 484 square miles (1,255
km²) of land and water.
Grand Teton National Park is a living organism with a diverse abundance of
wildlife and geologic wonders. Elk, Bison, Grizzly Bears, Black Bears, Mule
Deer, Moose, Pronghorn, Coyotes, and an abundance of birds are the biggest
wildlife attractions of the park. Physical attractions to the park are the many
mountain lakes left behind by ancient glacial activity such as Jackson, Jenny,
Bradley, and Taggert.
The park has a rich and diverse history. Modern archaeological data suggests
that humans have inhabited the valley for at least 11,000 years. These
early nomadic tribes moved through the area on game trails, hunting and
gathering food along the way. Due to the areas harsh and long winters, these
ancient natives were limited to occupying this land only seasonally. More
recent tribes known to have lived in the region include, but are not limited to,
the Crow, Shoshone, Gros Ventre, Flathead, and Blackfeet. Teton's history also
includes having been claimed by Spain, Russia, France, England, Canada, and
finally America.
Although Yellowstone National Park borders Teton to the north, it is truly
deserving of its own name and place in American history.
was named after the tallest mountain in the Teton Range, Grand Teton Peak,
which towers at 13,770 feet (4197 m). The park covers 484 square miles (1,255
km²) of land and water.
Grand Teton National Park is a living organism with a diverse abundance of
wildlife and geologic wonders. Elk, Bison, Grizzly Bears, Black Bears, Mule
Deer, Moose, Pronghorn, Coyotes, and an abundance of birds are the biggest
wildlife attractions of the park. Physical attractions to the park are the many
mountain lakes left behind by ancient glacial activity such as Jackson, Jenny,
Bradley, and Taggert.
The park has a rich and diverse history. Modern archaeological data suggests
that humans have inhabited the valley for at least 11,000 years. These
early nomadic tribes moved through the area on game trails, hunting and
gathering food along the way. Due to the areas harsh and long winters, these
ancient natives were limited to occupying this land only seasonally. More
recent tribes known to have lived in the region include, but are not limited to,
the Crow, Shoshone, Gros Ventre, Flathead, and Blackfeet. Teton's history also
includes having been claimed by Spain, Russia, France, England, Canada, and
finally America.
Although Yellowstone National Park borders Teton to the north, it is truly
deserving of its own name and place in American history.
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