Sights in Wyoming
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Grand Teton
Crowning glory of the park, the dagger-edged Grand Teton (4197m/13,770ft) is a classic (and challenging) climb. It starts with a strenuous hike up Garnet Canyon and making camp. Day two requires an alpine start. The Owen-Spaulding route is the most popular, but there are lots of variants to choose from.
The climb itself consists of 820m (2700ft) of elevation gain, fun scrambling, three easy 5th-class pitches, and an exciting rappel from high on the mountain. Views from above are unparalleled. Ah, and then there's getting down...Very fit nonclimbers can complete the climb with an outfitter and some training beforehand.
Day climbers don't need to register, but those stayin…
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Oxbow Bend
One of the most famous scenic spots in Grand Teton National Park for wildlife-watching is Oxbow Bend, with the reflection of Mt Moran as a stunning backdrop. Early morning and dusk are the best times to spot moose, elk, sandhill cranes, ospreys, bald eagles, trumpeter swans, Canada geese, blue herons and white pelicans. The oxbow was created as the river's faster water eroded the outer bank while the slower inner flow deposited sediment.
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Old Faithful
You can feel the tension build as you wait for an eruption of Old Faithful - not the biggest, not the most frequent, but easily the most iconic geyser in the park. Erupting every 90 minutes, Old Faithful spouts some 30,000L (8000 gallons) of water up to 55m (180ft) in the air. Tip: the first thing to do when you arrive is to check the predicted geyser eruption times at the visitor center and then plan your explorations around these.
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Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
This is one of the park's true blockbuster sights. After its placid meanderings north from Yellowstone Lake, the Yellowstone River suddenly plummets over Upper Falls and then the much larger Lower Falls, before raging through the 300m-deep (1000ft) canyon. Scenic overlooks and a network of trails along the canyon's rims highlight its beauty from a dozen angles - South Rim Dr leads to the most spectacular overlook at Artist Point.
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Albright Visitor Center
One of eight visitor centers scattered around the park, the Albright in Mammoth is the only one to remain open year-round. It's attached to the park's campus-like administrative heart; elk regularly graze the manicured lawns, bringing traffic to a standstill, and their high-pitched bugling echo around the region in fall. As well as the requisite brochures and maps, the center offers videos and displays on park history.
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Craig Thomas Discovery & Visitor Center
This magnificent US$21 million-center is open year-round. Backcountry, climbing and boating permits are available here, as is information on weather, road and avalanche conditions. Excellent interactive displays include working models that demonstrate glacial movement and animal migration.
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Frontier Days Old West Museum
For a peek into the pioneer past, visit the lively Frontier Days Old West Museum at I-25 exit 12. It is chock-full of rodeo memorabilia - from saddles to trophies.
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Lincoln Court
With decent rooms, this is the best-value motel in summer, when it shares facilities with the pricier Best Western next door, including an indoor pool, fitness room and Jacuzzi.
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