| 1898 | The first major Teton peaks scaled (Buck Mountain and | | | Grand Teton). | | | | | 1909 | The Upper Gros Ventre landslide. | | | | | 1925 | The Lower Gros Ventre landslide. | | | | | 1927 | The Gros Ventre flood. | | | | | 1929 | Grand Teton National Park created and dedicated. | | | | | 1930 | The last major Teton peaks scaled (Nez Perce and Mount | | | Owen). | +--------+-----------------------------------------------------------+ Contents Page History of the Region 2 Geographic Features 6 Teton Range 6 Jackson Hole 8 The Work of Glaciers 8 Trails 10 Mountain Climbing 13 Wildlife 17 Trees and Plants 19 Naturalist Service 21 Fishing 23 Swimming 23 Hunting 23 Dude Ranches 23 Administration 24 How to Reach the Park 24 By Automobile 24 By Railroad 24 By Airplane 25 Points of Interest Along the Way 25 Accommodations and Expenses 26 Public Campgrounds 27 Saddle Horses 27 Boating 27 Guide Service 27 Photographs 27 Motor Transportation 28 Bibliography 28 Government Publications 30 [Illustration: TEEWINOT ACROSS JENNY LAKE _Crandall photo._] GRAND TETON _National Park_ OPEN FROM JUNE 1 TO OCTOBER 15 The GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK embraces the most scenic portion of the Teton Range of Wyoming, with an area of approximately 150 square miles, or 96,000 acres. It varies from 3 to 9 miles in width and is 27 miles in length. The northern extremity of the park is about 11 miles south of the southern boundary of Yellowstone National Park. This park was established by President Coolidge on February 26, 1929.