Things to do in Moose

Marvel at the serene natural beauty of the snow-capped mountain peaks that rise from a shoreline of forested valleys when you visit Jenny Lake. Embark on family-friendly adventures on foot and by boat to get close to the remarkable landscapes of the Teton Range. Jenny Lake is a 12,000-year-old glacial lake set at the base of Cascade Canyon. It’s one of only two lakes in Grand Teton National Park where motorized boating is allowed.

The reflected mountain views at Schwabacher’s Landing in Wyoming’s Grand Teton National Park instill serenity and peace. The park’s beauty is outstanding. This location is the apex of these natural wonders with a view of Grand Teton, the park’s highest mountain at 13,770 feet (4,198 meters).

Discover how homesteading opened up America’s West to future settlements and eventually towns with a visit to the Mormon Row Historic District in Grand Teton National Park. Tour this group of buildings to be transported back to a time when it was the Wild West.

Get outstanding views of the Cathedral Group of mountains as you hike to and around String Lake in the central part of Grand Teton National Park. The view is doubly impressive because the beautiful mountains reflect clearly when the waters of the lake are still.

Set your camera to black-and-white mode to try to reproduce the iconic sunset photograph Ansel Adams took while standing on his station wagon at the Snake River Overlook. His 1942 promotional photos for the National Park Service have made this particular viewpoint in Grand Teton National Park a huge draw for modern photographers for decades.

Cascade Canyon offers a fascinating introduction to the sublime landscapes of Grand Teton National Park. Hike accessible trails leading to lookout points and waterfalls. Cascade Canyon rises above Jenny Lake’s western banks in the shadow of the Cathedral Group of the Teton mountain range. Glacial retraction formed its U-shaped valley and striking rock formations thousands of years ago.