Jackson Hole Grand Expeditions
General Informaion
Antler Arch - Jackson Town Square
Jackson Hole
Jackson Hole is a valley located in northwestern Wyoming. Originally called Jackson's Hole after David "Davey" Jackson, a beaver trapper employed by the Rocky Mountain Fur Company, the valley is bordered on the west by the Teton Mountain Range and on the east by the Gros Ventre Mountain Range. The valley is 55 miles long and averages 6 to 13 miles wide.
Grand Teton National Park
Grand Teton National Park is located in northwestern Wyoming and is approximately 310,000 acres in area and encompasses the northern section of the Teton Mountain Range. The park was established in 1929 and its northern boundry is only ten miles from Yellowstone National Park.
Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone National Park is primarily located in the state of Wyoming extending only partly into the states of Montana and Idaho. The park was established in 1872 and is the first National Park of the United States. Yellowstone is known for its wildlife and its many geothermal features, including Old Faithful Geyser, one of the most popular tourist attractions within the park. The park is 3,468 square miles in area and is comprised of lakes, canyons, rivers and mountain ranges. The park encompasses many types of ecosytems but the subalpine ecosystem is most dominant.