Grand Teton National Park
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National park, Wyoming, United States
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- Grand Teton National Park - Children's Encyclopedia (Ages 8-11)
Grand Teton National Park is nestled in the mountains of northwestern Wyoming. The park stretches across 484 square miles (1,254 square kilometers) just south of Yellowstone National Park.
- Grand Teton National Park - Student Encyclopedia (Ages 11 and up)
A spectacular glaciated mountain region in northwestern Wyoming, Grand Teton National Park lies just south of Yellowstone National Park and north of the city of Jackson. Adjoining the park’s far southeastern boundary is the National Elk Refuge. Grand Teton is renowned for its more than 235 miles (380 kilometers) of spectacular hiking trails, as well as for climbing routes of varying skill levels up the high peaks. In total, the park covers 484 square miles (1,254 square kilometers).