On our long weekend trip to Wyoming, we had a great time exploring the two main National Parks up here, the Yellowstone National Park and the Grand Teton National park. It felt like a dream come true to experience the beauty of something never seen before or even thought it existed. The most striking part of the whole trip was the drive from Idaho, Montana and Wyoming. You can read more about it on my blog here. While driving through some scenic highways you start believing that it can’t get any better than this, but it turns out to be a teaser to something even more mind boggling on your way ahead. We had booked our Airbnb in Victor which is pretty close to the Grand Teton National Park. This small park boasts the majestic Teton range visible from everywhere once you enter Idaho. Along the way we saw a lot of spots from where we got some amazing views of the Tetons and thought of sharing those.

If you ever visit the Grand Teton National park, do not forget to check the Tetons out from here. It is indeed a photographers delight!

1) The Moulton Barn

Antelope Flat road on the right side of US 191 N  is an unkempt road and leads to the Mormon row Historic District. At the end of the road, you will see the Moulton barn on the right. Keep driving until you see the parking lot. You can also walk into the perimeter of the barn to get a closer look and the Tetons in the backdrop. It is comparatively less crowded as the tour buses go on exact opposite side of the barn to a chapel. We started our Grand Teton expedition from this spot, pleasant air and calmness around us served as a great fuel.

2) Schwabacher Landing

After driving a couple of miles ahead on US 191 N from Mormon Row Historic District, Schwabacher Landing is on the south of the Snake River Overlook. It is a dirt road that winds down to the parking lot. Park your car and take a walk around the river here. I felt like this place has one of the best view of the Tetons, the land flattens here and the reflection of the mountains in the beaver pond is exceptional. The uniqueness around here brings out the best possible view of the Tetons. I can only imagine how beautiful this area looks during the fall season. I would suggest coming here during sunset or sunrise for some gorgeous colors reflecting on the Tetons.

3) US-191 N and S highway

This highway goes from Madison area to Colter Bay village in the Moran junction entrance of the Grand Teton National Park. A scenic highway has all the attractions such as the Barn, the Snake River overlook, Jackson hole lake and the town of Jackson hole on the way and is itself a good spot for an uninterrupted view of the Tetons. You can stop on the turnout points or make your own turnout point on the side of the highway like we did :p You can stop here for the view below.

4) Teton Park Road

It is a 21 mile long scenic drive inside the national park. As soon as you join the road from US-191, the Tetons appear nearer, brighter and sharper. You can stop anywhere on the side of the road or a turnout point which is right in front of the mountains. May seemed to be the ideal time to visit the National park as the road starts clearing up which is otherwise closed from November to April.

5) Jackson Lake Picnic Area

We were hungry and about half an hour away from the Jackson hole town square. So we decided to eat at Colter Bay village instead. There were a couple of restaurants at the waterfront. As we kept driving we couldn’t really find the restaurants near Marina, turns out they were located further inside the park. We decided to drive back to the town. While driving out of the parking lot, we came across a picnic area and a swim beach area which pretty much tempted us so we decided to check it out. The Tetons from here looked content basking at the edge of the lake enjoying their own reflection. We sat on the beach with our feet dipped in the cold water, while admiring this sight 😀

6) ID-32/33

And my favorite highway, we got the first view of the Tetons from here while driving from Yellowstone National Park towards Victor, Idaho close to the Grand Teton National Park. As soon as we got on ID 32 Scenic drive, we were blown away by the Teton Range. This is a less traversed highway so we could stop on the side to avoid a possible mishap on the road due to distractions from the panoramic vistas around us.

This National park is comparatively less crowded than the Yellowstone National Park which adds to the authenticity of its existence. Its mere presence is the most soothing and surreal experience, which is way different than the other attractions that are heavily crowded although appealing. The Tetons demand that serenity to be able to completely enjoy and acknowledge them. Frankly speaking one of the best way to experience this park is simply driving through it. We took our time here and once we were on the road again, we kept driving while the view seemed endless!

These are my top 6 picks to view the Tetons in Idaho and Wyoming. Hope you guys enjoy driving here and witness nature in its purest form as much as we did 🙂