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Grand Teton National Park & John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial ParkwayView of the Teton Range from the back deck of Jackson Lake Lodge.
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Grand Teton National Park & John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway
History & Culture
 

A Place Called Jackson Hole
An on-line version of the 1999 Historic Resource Study of Grand Teton National Park by John Daugherty with contributions by
Stephanie Crockett, William H. Goetzmann, Reynold G. Jackson.

Menors Ferry Historic District
Features an old country store, the Chapel of Transfiguration, and a ferry that operates in the summer (dependent on water level).

The Colter Stone
Did John Colter pass through Jackson Hole? Check out these recent photos of the Colter Stone.

The Creation of Grand Teton National Park
28k PDF
A thumbnail history of the park that was written in honor of the park's fiftieth anniversary in 2000.

50th Anniversary Newsletter
The year 2000 was the park's 50th anniversary. Highlights include stories and photos from the park's first 50 years.

Campfire Tales of Jackson Hole
This book of stories was first published by the Grand Teton Association in 1960. It was recently reprinted and is also available on the NPS history website.

National Park Service History
This is site provides links to NPS history documents, websites, and books.

View of Mt. Moran turnout with cathedral group in background, photo by Erin Himmel
Things to know before you visit
Trip planning suggestions, lodging, safety information, weather, accessibility, and pet safety.
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Moose Visitor Center
Operating hours & seasons
Information about visitor centers and hours of operation.
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Beaver Dick Leigh and his family.  

Did You Know?
Did you know that Jenny and Leigh Lakes are named for the fur trapper “Beaver” Dick Leigh and his wife Jenny (not pictured)? Beaver Dick and Jenny assisted the Hayden party that explored the region in 1872. This couple impressed the explorers to the extent that they named the lakes in their honor.

Last Updated: September 28, 2007 at 12:48 EST