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Grand Teton National Park
Grand Teton National Park is a United States National Park that is located in the Rocky Mountains, in the state of Wyoming. The park is south of Yellowstone National Park and just north of the town of Jackson. Grand Teton National Park is noted for its stunning mountain vistas, its shimmering alpine lakes and its abundant wildlife.History In the late 1800s, Colonel S.B.M. Young, the acting Superintendent of Yellowstone National Park, suggested the expansion of Yellowstone's park boundaries towards the south. During the following years, various More...
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Jackson
Jackson is in western Wyoming, close to the south end of Grand Teton National Park. Many famous people, including Vice President Dick Cheney, maintain vacation homes in and around this area. The combined elements of beautiful mountain scenery, Old West heritage and celebrity residents give this small town an atmosphere both cosmopolitan and frontier.The terms "Jackson" and "Jackson Hole" are sometimes used interchangeably. The term "hole" was used by explorers to describe a type of valley. Strictly speaking, "Jackson" is the More...
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Wyoming: Western-Yellowstone Region
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