Grand Teton is one of the best places in the country to see animals in the wild. Bison, grizzly bears, gray wolves, pronghorn, osprey, and more call this landscape home. Here's how to make the most of your wildlife watching experience:

• Go early or go late: dawn and dusk are prime viewing hours
• Keep your distance and never approach animals
• Always use bear boxes at picnic areas and campsites
• Pull safely off the road during wildlife jams and yield to other traffic

Grand Teton National Park Foundation has supported wildlife conservation in the park for over 20 years, keeping both visitors and animals safe and supported.

Few experiences compare to exploring Grand Teton on foot. Here's what to know before you hit the trail:

• Choose your adventure: from flat, paved paths to multi-day backcountry routes
• Start early to snag parking and enjoy the park before the crowds arrive
• Pack layers, mountain weather can change quickly
• Leave no trace and stay on marked trails to protect the landscape you came to see

Grand Teton National Park Foundation proudly supports trail maintenance and restoration throughout the park, ensuring these incredible spaces remain accessible and protected for generations of hikers to come.

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With pristine glacial lakes, winding river channels, and miles of stunning shoreline, Grand Teton offers some of the most beautiful water experiences in the country. Whether you're paddling across a glassy lake at sunrise or floating the Snake River with the Tetons as your backdrop, getting out on the water is one of the best ways to experience the park.

• Kayaking & Canoeing: Jackson Lake, Jenny Lake, and String Lake are all popular paddling destinations.
• Floating the Snake River: a scenic float down the Snake River offers a unique perspective on the park and excellent wildlife watching opportunities along the way.
• Fishing: Grand Teton is a fly fisherman's dream. The Snake River and park lakes offer world-class fishing for native cutthroat trout. A valid Wyoming fishing license is required.
• Swimming: String Lake is one of the few places in the park where swimming is permitted and popular on warm summer days.

Motorized boats are permitted on Jackson Lake only. All vessels must have a valid park boat permit. Always check current conditions before heading out and wear a personal flotation device, mountain weather can change quickly. Grand Teton National Park Foundation supports the protection of the waterways, wetlands, and wildlife habitats that make these experiences possible.