This is a picturesque place. Although absolutley beautiful in the winter, when everything looks like winter wonderland, it is best to visit in the spring/summer. In winter, almost everything is inaccessible and the roads are closed due to the heavy snow. But in the spring/summer time, once all the snow is thawed, the lakes become accessible and the blooming plants with the snow covered mountains in the background just create a spectacular sight. There are lots of hiking trails around the lakes, I would recommend bringing a cooler with plenty of snacks and drinks if you plan to explore.

Grand Teton National Park doesn't always get the same enthusiasm as its sister park Yellowstone does. But to miss this smaller park to the south of Yellowstone would be a travesty. This mountain range is absolutely stunning! The park is FILLED with biking and hiking trails. Everywhere you look is a new trailhead or scenic turnoff. I love this park, and the views change depending on whether I'm coming in from the north exiting Yellowstone, or coming up from the south through Wyoming. Plan on spending some time here. Pack a picnic. Go for a hike. Keep your eyes open for wildlife. You won't be disappointed!

We visited three national parks on our road trip : Glacier, Yellowstone and Grand Teton. Our favorite was Grand Teton. It’s the smallest of the three, but also the least crowded and more relaxing. The mountains were majestic and so breathtaking! We drove the 42 mile scenic loop from Moose Junction and the Jenny Lake scenic drive. Due to time constraints, we didn’t stop at Mormon Row or other sites. The mountains were the main attraction. We definitely want to go back to Grand Teton and explore more of the park. One of the highlights of our drive was seeing a red fox darting across the road. My husband said that was a rare sighting. Tip: look up the 42 mile scenic loop at exploregtnp.com.