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A Guide to Grand Teton National Park Wyoming
Produced by the Division of Publications National Park Service
U.S. Department of the Interior Washington, D.C. 1984
Grand Teton National Park offers the startling and abrupt scenic grandeur of the Teton Range and the colorful history and natural history of the valley called Jackson Hole. Other major attractions include the Snake River, Jackson Lake, and surprisingly good opportunities for viewing wildlife, including such larger mammals as elk, moose, and pronghorns. This handbook is published in support of the National Park Service’s management policies and interpretive programs at the park. Part 1 introduces the park through the eyes of a beloved, longtime Jackson Hole resident, the nationally known conservationist Margaret E. (Mardy) Murie; Part 2 outlines the natural history, geology, and history of the mountains, valley, and river; and Part 3 presents concise travel guide and reference materials.
National Park Handbooks, compact introductions to the great natural and historic places administered by the National Park Service, are designed to promote understanding and enjoyment of the parks. Each is intended to be informative reading and a useful guide before, during, and after a park visit. More than 100 titles are in print. This is Handbook 122.
_Library of Congress Cataloging in Publication Data_ Main entry under title: Grand Teton National Park. (National Park handbook; 122) Includes index Supt. of Docs. no.: I 29.9/5:122 1. Grand Teton National Park (Wyo.)—Guide-books. I. United States. National Park Service. Division of Publications. II. Series: Handbook (United States. National Park Service. Division of Publications): 122. F767.T3G7 1983 917.87’550433 83-600157 ISBN 0-912627-19-0
Part 1 Welcome to the Tetons 4 What Gratitude We Owe 7 _By Margaret E. Murie_ Part 2 Teton Country 22 The Mountains 25 The Valley 39 The Snake River 49 Wildlife and Wildflowers 59 Part 3 Guide and Adviser 70 Approaching Grand Teton 72 Map of the Park 74 Visitor Centers and Museum 76 Ranger-led Activities 78 Camping and Accommodations 79 Hiking 81 Backcountry Basics 82 Mountaineering 85 Boating and Floating 86 Fishing 89 Winter Activities 90 Management Concerns and Safety 92 Nearby Attractions 93 Armchair Explorations 94 Index 95