Grand Teton National Park

Grand Teton National Park is located in western Wyoming south of Yellowstone National Park. It is named after the Grand Teton mountains in the park. The name of the mountains was based on the French word for breasts probably referring to the shape of the peaks. It was established as a United States National Park on February 26, 1929.

There are nearly 200 miles of trails for hikers to enjoy in Grand Teton National Park

Grand Teton

Designation National Park

Location Wyoming United States

Nearest City Billings, Montana

Latitude 43� 44' N

Longitude 110� 48' W

Area 310,000 acres

Date of Establishment February 26 1929

Visitation 2,606,492

Governing Body National Park Service

IUCN category II (National Park)

Cascade Canyon

External Link

Official website: http://www.nps.gov/grte/

Grand Teton

Designation	National Park
Location	Wyoming United States
Nearest City	Billings, Montana
Latitude	43� 44' N
Longitude	110� 48' W
Area	310,000 acres
Date of Establishment	February 26 1929
Visitation	2,606,492
Governing Body	National Park Service
IUCN category	II (National Park)