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Grand Teton National Park contains nearly all of this mountain range and most of the large valley of Jackson Hole with its enclosed lakes, rivers and streams. The park is located in the northwestern corner of Wyoming near the borders of Idaho and Montana. It directly borders on Yellowstone National Park to the north. In fact, when you enter either Yellowstone NP or Grand Teton NP, your $20 entry fee allows you unlimited usage of both parks for one week.

Grand Teton National Park is the place to go if you want to escape civilization and wish to experience the unspoiled wilderness of the old west. The entire state of Wyoming covers nearly 98,000 sq. miles (254,000 sq km) and has a population of less than a half million.

There are numerous vantage points along the roads and many short walking trails to additional vistas. You can drive to the top of 7593 ft (2314 m) Signal Mountain for unparalleled views of Jackson Hole, the Grand Teton Mountains and Jackson Lake. For serious hikers and backpackers, there are a variety of trailheads easily accessible from the roads and from the campgrounds. Teton Village with its 2.5 mile 4,000 feet tramway offers some of the most vertical and most challenging skiing in the USA.

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