Grand Teton National Park
National park · Teton County
Wyoming
Highlights
Hiking, rafting, wildlife, & stunning Teton mountain vistas await.
Hiking, rafting, wildlife, & stunning Teton mountain vistas await.
"Featured on the same six-day Intrepid Travel “Active-ism” trip that includes Yellowstone, this mountain-park stop takes part in an itinerary combining outdoor pursuits with activist-led conversations to raise awareness about threats to national parks. Early departures are hosted by Michael Mezzatesta (June 7, 2026) and Leah Thomas (June 14, 2026). Created in response to National Park Service staff reductions and proposed budget cuts, the series is offered at reduced cost and is unique within Intrepid's offerings for pairing each trip with an activist host, with the goal of empowering travelers to advocate, volunteer, donate, or otherwise support park staff and protections." - Katie Nadworny Katie Nadworny Katie Nadworny is an Istanbul-based writer who specializes in stories at the intersection of culture and politics in Turkey, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East. She has lived in Turkey for nearly a decade and has traveled extensively around the region. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Staffing cuts have dramatically affected supervisory capacity here: Kristen Brengel, senior vice president of government affairs at the National Parks Conservation Association, told The Associated Press that all but one of the supervisory positions were eliminated, "leaving just one person to hire, train, and supervise incoming seasonal employees," a situation that raises concerns about training, oversight, and visitor safety." - Evie Carrick Evie Carrick Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who’s lived in five countries and visited well over 50. She now splits her time between Colorado and Paris, ensuring she doesn't have to live without skiing or L'As du Fallafel. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Celebrated for its gorgeous sunsets, Grand Teton National Park offers low wind speeds, moderate cloud coverage, and minimal rainfall during sunset, providing an epic backdrop for sunset viewing." - Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist and co-founder of Be a Travel Writer, an online course for the next generation of travel journalists. Her photos, videos, and words have appeare
"A striking mountain park defined by jagged peaks rising abruptly from valley floors, pristine alpine lakes, and classic Western mountain vistas ideal for photography and hiking." - Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. She’s also the founder of the travel site justpacked.com. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Representative fauna mentioned include elk and pronghorn, underscoring the park's reputation for large ungulates and diverse mountain wildlife as cited in the article." - Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. She’s also the founder of the travel site justpacked.com. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
