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From the towering peaks of the Grand Tetons to the geothermal wonders of Yellowstone National Park, Moon Best of Yellowstone & Grand Teton has everything you need to plan the perfect outdoor adventure.

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Moon Best of Yellowstone & Grand Teton: Make the Most of One to Three Days in the Parks (Travel Guide)

by Becky Lomax

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Expert advice on hiking, wildlife watching, fishing, camping, and more
Detailed maps and driving directions for exploring both parks
The best spots for scenic drives, wildlife viewing, and stargazing
Itineraries for every season and budget
Essential information on park regulations, fees, and services
Candid reviews of campgrounds, restaurants, and hotels

With Moon Best of Yellowstone & Grand Teton, you have the tools you need to create an unforgettable trip to one of America's most breathtaking natural attractions.

Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone National Park is the oldest and largest national park in the United States. It is home to a vast array of geothermal features, including geysers, hot springs, and mud pots. The park is also home to a large population of wildlife, including bears, wolves, bison, and elk.

There are many ways to explore Yellowstone National Park. You can hike, bike, camp, fish, or simply drive through the park and enjoy the scenery. If you are interested in hiking, there are trails for all levels of experience. Some of the most popular trails include the Old Faithful Loop Trail, the Norris Geyser Basin Trail, and the Grand Prismatic Spring Trail.

If you are interested in wildlife watching, there are many places in Yellowstone where you can see animals in their natural habitat. Some of the best places to see wildlife include the Lamar Valley, the Hayden Valley, and the Mammoth Hot Springs area.

Grand Teton National Park

Grand Teton National Park is located in northwestern Wyoming. The park is home to the Teton Range, a series of jagged peaks that rise above the Jackson Hole valley. Grand Teton National Park is also home to a large population of wildlife, including bears, wolves, moose, and elk.

There are many ways to explore Grand Teton National Park. You can hike, bike, camp, fish, or simply drive through the park and enjoy the scenery. If you are interested in hiking, there are trails for all levels of experience. Some of the most popular trails include the Jenny Lake Trail, the Cascade Canyon Trail, and the Paintbrush Canyon Trail.

If you are interested in wildlife watching, there are many places in Grand Teton where you can see animals in their natural habitat. Some of the best places to see wildlife include the Oxbow Bend area, the Mormon Row area, and the Jackson Lake area.

Itineraries

Moon Best of Yellowstone & Grand Teton includes itineraries for every season and budget. Whether you are looking for a weekend getaway or a multi-week adventure, we have an itinerary that is right for you.

Here are a few sample itineraries:

3-day weekend itinerary: Arrive in Yellowstone National Park on Friday afternoon and check into your hotel in Mammoth Hot Springs. Spend the afternoon exploring the Mammoth Hot Springs area, including the Upper Terrace and the Lower Terrace. On Saturday, hike the Old Faithful Loop Trail and see the Old Faithful geyser erupt. In the afternoon, take a drive through the Norris Geyser Basin. On Sunday, hike the Grand Prismatic Spring Trail and then drive to Grand Teton National Park. Check into your hotel in Jackson and spend the afternoon exploring the Jackson Hole valley. On Monday, hike the Jenny Lake Trail and then take a boat ride across Jenny Lake. In the afternoon, drive to the Oxbow Bend area and look for wildlife.
1-week itinerary: Arrive in Yellowstone National Park on Saturday afternoon and check into your hotel in Mammoth Hot Springs. Spend the afternoon exploring the Mammoth Hot Springs area, including the Upper Terrace and the Lower Terrace. On Sunday, hike the Old Faithful Loop Trail and see the Old Faithful geyser erupt. In the afternoon, take a drive through the Norris Geyser Basin. On Monday, hike the Grand Prismatic Spring Trail and then drive to Grand Teton National Park. Check into your hotel in Jackson and spend the afternoon exploring the Jackson Hole valley. On Tuesday, hike the Jenny Lake Trail and then take a boat ride across Jenny Lake. In the afternoon, drive to the Oxbow Bend area and look for wildlife. On Wednesday, hike the Cascade Canyon Trail and then take a drive to the Teton Pass area. On Thursday, hike the Paintbrush Canyon Trail and then drive to the Schwabacher Landing area. On Friday, hike the Delta Lake Trail and then drive to the Jenny Lake area. On Saturday, hike the Mount Washburn Trail and then drive to the Old Faithful area. On Sunday, hike the Lone Star Geyser Trail and then drive to the Mammoth Hot Springs area. On Monday, depart from Yellowstone National Park.
2-week itinerary: Arrive in Yellowstone National Park on Saturday afternoon and check into your hotel in Mammoth Hot Springs. Spend the afternoon exploring the Mammoth Hot Springs area, including the Upper Terrace and the Lower Terrace. On Sunday, hike the Old Faithful Loop Trail and see the Old Faithful geyser erupt. In the afternoon, take a drive through the Norris Geyser Basin. On Monday, hike the Grand Prismatic Spring Trail and then drive to Grand Teton National Park. Check into your hotel in Jackson and spend the afternoon exploring the Jackson Hole valley. On Tuesday, hike the Jenny Lake Trail and then take a boat ride across Jenny Lake. In the afternoon, drive to the Oxbow Bend area and look for wildlife. On Wednesday, hike the Cascade Canyon Trail and then take a drive to the Teton Pass area. On Thursday, hike the Paintbrush Canyon Trail and then drive to the Schwabacher Landing area. On Friday, hike the Delta Lake Trail and then drive to the Jenny Lake area. On Saturday, hike the Mount Washburn Trail and then drive to the Old Faithful area. On Sunday, hike the Lone Star Geyser Trail and then drive to the Mammoth Hot Springs area. On Monday, depart from Yellowstone National Park. On Tuesday, drive to Grand Teton National Park and check into your hotel in Jackson. On Wednesday, hike the Jenny Lake Trail and then take a boat ride across Jenny Lake. In the afternoon, drive to the Oxbow Bend area and look for wildlife. On Thursday, hike the Cascade Canyon Trail and then take a drive to the Teton Pass area. On Friday, hike the Paintbrush Canyon Trail and then drive to the Schwabacher Landing area. On Saturday, hike the Delta Lake Trail and then drive to the Jenny Lake area. On Sunday, hike the Mount Washburn Trail and then drive to the Old Faithful area. On Monday, depart from Grand Teton National

Moon Best of Yellowstone & Grand Teton: Make the Most of One to Three Days in the Parks (Travel Guide)

by Becky Lomax

4.7 out of 5