A Still Morning at the Oxbow Bend

Grand Teton National Park is one of my favorite parks in the west. It’s often overshadowed by its more famous and more popular brother just to the north, Yellowstone, but it is definitely deserving of more than just a photo stop on the way to or from. I often tell my tour passengers that when I drew mountains as a child, I was drawing the Tetons whether I knew it at the time or not (in reality, we had a large painting of the Tetons in our house, so maybe that had some influence). The Tetons are one of the youngest mountain ranges in the country, giving them their jagged contours. If you get there early in the morning, you may be able to catch a breathtaking reflection in one of the many lakes that lie at their base. There are, of course, dozens of trails throughout the park, ranging from simple 20 minute jaunts to multi-day treks into the wilderness. I’ve definitely seen more moose in the Tetons than I’ve ever seen in Yellowstone and I’ve also seen bear, bison and elk along with a multitude of birds and small mammals as well. The historic buildings along Mormon Row and in a few other spots in the park are favorites of photographers. It’s also the only National Park with its own airport, although flying into it isn’t cheap. If you ever get the opportunity to visit, Grand Teton will definitely dazzle your senses. I hope you enjoy these photos from another of our magical National Parks.

This post is one in a series of “In Focus” posts in which I hope to capture the magic of each of our wonderful National Parks. You can find the other posts in this series by typing “In Focus” into the search bar in the footer of this blog or scroll using the links below. Click on any photo to make it bigger. All photos are available for purchase and licensing - please contact me for further details. For licensing, click the link in the header. Please support our National Parks - they really are our greatest treasures.

Historic John Moulton Barn on Mormon Row

John Moulton Homestead on Mormon Row

Leigh Lake

Afternoon Moose

Canoeing on Leigh Lake

Bull Elk in Rut

Across the Bridge at String Lake

Mormon Row Fence

Across the Meadow

Cloudy Peaks

Oxbow Bend Reflection

Across the Lake

Looking Towards the Mountains

Bend in the Snake River

Chapel of Transfiguration

Beautiful Colors on the Trail to Hidden Falls

T.A. Moulton Barn on Mormon Row

John Moulton Homestead on Mormon Row

Mountain Saddle

From Afar at Willow Flats

Surprised by a Young Moose

A Lonely Bull Moose

T.A. Moulton Barn on Mormon Row

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