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	Grand Teton National Park - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Grand Teton National Park is located in the heart of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, one of the largest intact temperate zone ecosystems remaining on the planet.
		The river's headwaters are in a part of the Teton Wilderness a short distance north in Yellowstone National Park and its destination is the Columbia River far to the west, which in turn empties into the Pacific Ocean.
		It was established as a national park on Februrary 26, 1929.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Grand_Teton_National_Park (2976 words)

	Grand Teton National Park
		Grand Teton National Park was first established in 1929 and included only the Teton Range and six glacial lakes at the base of the mountain.
		Grand Teton National Park evolved through a complicated process requiring three separate acts of government and compromises.
		On September 14, 1950, the original Park and the Jackson Hole National Monument, including the donation from Rockefeller, combined to form Grand Teton National Park's present day boundaries.
	www.scsc.k12.ar.us /2003outwest/WhiteJ (267 words)

	Grand Teton National Park
		Grand Teton National Park is also home to moose, bison, elk, mule deer, coyotes, mountain lions, pronghorn antelope, black bears and the rare grizzly bear – this bear with a distinctive shoulder hump just behind its head as it gallops on all fours is more commonly seen in Yellowstone Park to the north.
		Grand Teton National Park's trademark is the jaggedly impressive Teton Range that dominates your view to the west from nearly any vantage point within the park.
		The park’s boundaries extend from the pastoral ranchlands of Buffalo Valley in the east to the western slope of the Teton Range in the west, and from the sagebrush flats near the Gros Ventre River in the south all the way up to the Yellowstone Park entrance 56 miles north of the town of Jackson.
	www.jacksonhole.net /jacksonholeinformation/grandtetonnationalpark.htm (829 words)

	Grand Teton National Park
		Grand Teton National Park and the John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Memorial Parkway offer a variety of activities from traditional mountain park hiking, walking, wildlife viewing, photography, backpacking, camping, climbing and fishing to swimming, boating, floating, canoeing, biking and skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling in the winter.
		The rise of the Teton Range as well as the erosion caused by eons of glaciation have created the conditions that allow several plant communities to thrive, from ribbons of green riparian plants bordering rivers and streams, to sagebrush flats, lodgepole pine and spruce forests, subalpine meadows and alpine stone fields.
		Parking is limited and the trail becomes crowded, so plan to arrive early or late in the day.
	www.usparkinfo.com /grandteton.html (2250 words)

	Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming
		In my opinion the Grand Teton National Park is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the USA and Canada.
		Your first view of the jagged Tetons, regardless of whether you are heading north from Jackson, travelling south from Yellowstone National Park, or heading west on US26/US287 from Dubois over the Togwotee pass, is an unforgettable experience.
		Northwestern Wyoming, north of the town of Jackson and south of Yellowstone National Park.
	freespace.virgin.net /john.cletheroe/usa_can/natparks/teton.htm (949 words)

	American Park Network - Grand Teton National Park
		Welcome to Grand Teton National Park, where the majestic Teton Range rises impressively along the western edge of the scenic valley known as Jackson Hole.
		The National Park Service (NPS) protects Grand Teton National Park and oversees its natural resources and operations within the park.
		6,350 feet at south park boundary to 13,770 feet at the top of Grand Teton Mountain.
	www.americanparknetwork.com /parkinfo/gt (311 words)

	NPS: Nature & Science» Geology Resources Division
		Teton Glacier lies in the shadow of the Grand Teton.
		Geologic structures in Grand Teton National Park are located within the Middle Rocky Mountain physiographic province and result from tectonic activities associated with the Laramide orogeny and continuing through recent times.
		The General park map handed out at the visitor center is available on the park's map webpage.
	www2.nature.nps.gov /geology/parks/grte/index.htm (3605 words)

	Grand Teton National Park
		Grand Teton National Park is not only famous for its beautiful scenery but also for the hiking trails.
		Grand Teton National Park is drained by three major rivers.
		Highway 26-89-191 from Jackson, WY, to the South; the Rockefeller Parkway from Yellowstone Park to the North, and Highway 26-287 from Dubois, WY, to the East.
	www.jacksonholenet.com /grand_teton/grand_teton_national_park.php (1348 words)

	AllRefer.com - Grand Teton National Park, United States (U.S. National Park System) - Encyclopedia
		The park, which includes Jackson Lake and part of Jackson Hole, embraces the most scenic portion of the glaciated, snow-covered Teton Range; Grand Teton (13,766 ft/4,196 m) is the highest peak.
		Grand Teton National Park[tEton´, tE´ton] Pronunciation Key, 309,993 acres (125,503 hectares), NW Wyo.; est.
		Grand Teton National Park, U.S. National Park System
	reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/G/GrandTet.html (216 words)

	Grand Teton National Park
		Grand Teton and the Rockefeller Parkway are adjacent to Yellowstone National Park, and lie at the heart of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, which is the largest nearly intact ecosystem in the temperate part of the world.
		Although the park was originally established to protect the Teton Range and six of the piedmont lakes, the Jackson Hole valley was later included in national park designation.
		The Teton Range, for which the park is named, dominates the landscape with its jagged, glacially-carved peaks that rise without foothills from the west side of the park.
	www.byways.org /browse/byways/2166/places/13519 (286 words)

	Grand Teton National Park : Introduction Frommers.com
		While there are problems, these parks still radiate with extraordinary beauty: the jagged Tetons, the glass surface of Jenny Lake, the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, the towering Obsidian Cliff, the steaming meandering of the Firehole River.
		Bald eagles and osprey soar above the banks of the Snake River in Grand Teton, moose munch their way through meadows of native foliage, and elk and buffalo lazily traverse the park on the same roads as visitors.
		In the wildly diverse environments of these two parks, you can be as adventurous as you want, climbing peaks and spending the night deep in the wilderness, or simply enjoy the more civilized side of the park at grand lodges and enchanting roadside overlooks.
	www.frommers.com /destinations/grandtetonnationalpark/2120010001.html (855 words)

	Grand Teton National Park
		The centerpiece of the park is unquestionably the spiked peaks and sheer escarpment of the Teton Range.
		In favor of the national park were area businessmen, dude ranchers, and the local newspapers, while opposed to it were cattlemen, sportsmen, and Forest Service employees.
		Interestingly, an artifact known as the "Colter Stone" was found in a farmer's field west of the Tetons in 1931 by a farmer and his on, and it may well have been carved by Colter and left in 1808.
	www.shannontech.com /ParkVision/GrandTeton/GrandTeton.html (1302 words)

	Grand Teton National Park
		Grand Teton Mountain, the tallest in the park,
		The ruggedness of the Grand Tetons, the newest range in the Rocky Mountains
		OR you may buy the National Parks CD, which has on it all of the National Parks photos on this site, plus many more -- over 470 altogether -- in a larger size, suitable for viewing full screen or printing your own enlargements.
	www.dlmark.net /NPtetons.htm (107 words)

	Grand Teton National Park - Activities Map Visitor Information
		Grand Teton National Park is home to black bears and grizzly bears.
		Grand Teton National Park - Activities Map Visitor Information
		Moose Visitor Center and Park Headquarters: Located ½ mile west of the Moose Junction on the Teton Park Road.
	grandteton.wyomingnationalparks.com (692 words)

	L.L.Bean: Park Search - Grand Teton National Park
		L.L.Bean: Park Search - Grand Teton National Park
		Towering more than a mile above Jackson Hole and the Snake River, the Grand Teton rises 13,770 feet above sea level and is the centerpiece of Grand Teton National Park.
		Congress established the park to protect the Teton Range and later annexed the Jackson Hole valley.
	www.llbean.com /parksearch/parks/html/5493gd.htm (222 words)

	Grand tetons - Grand Teton National Park - CoolWorks.com® - Jobs in Great Places®
		Magnificent Cascade Canyon in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming.
		The Grand Teton in Grand Teton National Park, rises to 13770 feet towering Grand Teton National Park is scheduled to open May 1st, 2005 and close in the
		Pictures of Grand Teton National Park, part of a gallery of pictures of US National Parks.
	jackson-hole.allinfosites.com /q/jackson-hole-grand-tetons.htm (672 words)

	Grand Teton National Park GORP
		Flowing west from its source in the Teton Wilderness, the river enters Yellowstone National Park, then flows south through the John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Memorial Parkway, and into Jackson Lake in Grand Teton National Park.
		The trail runs north from the park's southern border through the high country of the Tetons for 39 miles, ending at Paintbrush Canyon; it takes at least three days to complete it.
		Topped by 13,770-foot Grand Teton, these mountains are a magnet for the world's top alpinists—peak baggers, big-wall climbers, and backcountry and free skiers.
	gorp.away.com /gorp/resource/us_national_park/wy_grand.htm (1258 words)

	Grand Teton National Park Activities - Climbing Camping Wildlife
		There is an abundance of Grand Teton National Park activities and endless possibilities for outdoor adventure for Wyoming visitors to the Grand Teton Park.
		Grand Teton National Park is home to a variety of wildlife.
		Driving through Grand Teton National Park is also a good way to view wildlife and the incredible scenery.
	grandteton.wyomingnationalparks.com /park-activities.htm (1265 words)

	Grand Teton National Park
		The Creation of Grand Teton National Park - A thumbnail history of the park that was written in honor of the park's fiftieth anniversary in 2000.
		Grand Teton Range View - Quick refresh on a broad view of the Grand Tetons.
		Teton Views - Located on the west side of the Teton Mountains and just North of Driggs, Idaho.
	www.rmrentals.com /grandteton.php (401 words)

	Grand Teton National Park
		The youngest of the Rocky Mountain system, the Teton Range is the centerpiece of Grand Teton National Park.
		From elegant lodges to RV parks and campgrounds, Grand Teton National Park offers a variety of lodging options.
		You can visit the National Park Service Grand Teton page.
	www.fourparks.com /pages/Teton.html (207 words)

	Grand Teton National Park
		Photo Traveler's guide to Grand Teton National Park covers all the paved and unpaved roads in the park plus short hikes to worthwhile photo subjects.
		The Snake River Overlook is one of the best spots in the park to photograph the Tetons.
		The next leg of your journey is across Jackson Hole (a large valley with the sheer sheer peaks of the Tetons on the west).
	www.phototraveler.com /teton.htm (555 words)

	Planning Your Trip: Grand Teton National Park @ nationalgeographic.com
		Park roads, all of which are in the valley, offer an ever changing panorama of the Tetons.
		The main park road, US 26/89/191, remains open all year, but snow closes Teton Park Road (the “inner road”) north of Cottonwood Creek from November through April.
		Today the park’s 485 square miles [1,256 kilometers] encompass both the Teton Range and much of Jackson Hole.
	www.nationalgeographic.com /destinations/Grand_Teton_National_Park/trip_planner.html (1153 words)

	SLCVB - Grand Teton National Park
		Twelve Teton peaks reach above 12,000 feet and support a dozen mountain glaciers.
		Towering more than a mile above the valley of Jackson Hole, the Grand Teton rises to 13,770 feet.
		The Teton Range is the youngest range in the Rockies and displays some of the North America's oldest rocks.
	www.visitsaltlake.com /cgi-bin/display_business_detail.cgi?member_id=1767 (67 words)

	Grand Teton National Park Books
		The rugged mountains of Grand Teton National Park are some of the most photographed mountains in America.
		This guidebook provides extensive coverage of Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, including accommodations in the parks, camping information, up-to-date website listings, and full descriptions of lodgings, dining, shopping and culture in gateway towns.
		The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, encompassing Yellowstone and Grand Teton National parks, offers an impressive array of habitats-- from plains and valley, lakes and rivers to high peaks and steaming vents in the Earth.
	www.ultimatemontana.com /bookstore/grandteton.html (588 words)

	Grand Teton National Park
		There’s no place like Grand Teton National Park, with its spectacular scenery and wildlife woven together by the Snake River.
		A road winds through the park, but the best way to experience the park is to take one of its shorter trails.
		The Tetons are a prime example of fault-block mountain formation.
	wyomingtourism.org /landing_gateway.php?id=48 (553 words)

	Grand Teton National Park: Lodging
		The Grand Teton Lodge Company began entertaining visitors before the region became a national park.
		This cowboy-style family resort welcomes visitors year-round to its location on the Snake River between Grand Teton and Yellowstone national parks.
		Today the Grand Teton Lodge Company manages the historic lodges, restaurants and outdoor activities at Jackson and Jenny lakes, along with Colter Bay Village and the Jackson Hole Golf and Tennis Club (just outside the park).
	www.americanparknetwork.com /parkinfo/content.asp?catid=74&contenttypeid=12 (675 words)

	Grand Teton National Park
		In 1929, the central peaks and some of the lakes became Grand Teton National Park.
		The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, including the Teton Range and Jackson Hole, is the largest essentially intact natural area in the lower 48 states.
		(The term "hole" refers to a valley.) The popularity of the area for tourists stems from its immense beauty, its proximity to Yellowstone National Park, and the ability to observe the magnificent mountains and majestic lakes from a level area.
	home.comcast.net /~cmorhiker/Tetons.html (411 words)

	Grand Teton National Park Foundation
		Our work for the park can only be accomplished with the support of individuals and organizations that care about Grand Teton National Park and want to help ensure that it endures.
		The Grand Teton National Park Foundation helps balance the park’s limited financial resources by raising private support to address those needs identified by Grand Teton National Park as priorities.
		National parks require not only the care and investment of the National Park Service, but our direct support and involvement as well.
	www.gtnpf.org (179 words)

	National Geographic Travel Guide: Grand Teton National Park
		The three Tetons—South, Middle, and Grand— lure casual tourists and serious climbers alike, although deep snow stays on the peaks for more than half the year.
		- Teton Park Road & Jenny Lake Loop
		The youngest of the Rocky Mountains, the Teton Range is a spectacular sight.
	www.nationalgeographic.com /destinations/Grand_Teton_National_Park (138 words)

	Pictures of Grand Teton National Park - US National Parks photos - stock photography and fine art prints
		Home / US National Parks/ Rockies and Prairie/ Grand Tetons [ page 1 of 4 ]
		Pictures of Grand Teton National Park - US National Parks photos - stock photography and fine art prints
		Grand Teton and fall colors reflected at Schwabacher landing
	www.terragalleria.com /parks/np.grand-teton.html (190 words)

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