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Situated 12 miles northwest of Jackson in Wyoming, Teton Village is one of America's most scenic year-round recreation areas. It is located at the base of the 10,536 foot high Rendezvous Peak, which at 4,139 feet above the village, is the largest vertical rise in America. Surrounding the base of the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort it is a popular destination for skiers and sits just on the edge of Grand Teton National Park. Widely available luxury Teton Village hotels provide up market lodgings for the outdoor enthusiasts throughout the year.

A 100-foot clock tower at the Valley Station and a two and a half mile aerial tram, dominate the village which has a population of just 175. Teton Village is a winter wonderland for skiers and snowboard enthusiasts, with cross-country skiing and dog sled rides also available. During the summer months, tandem paragliding, horseback riding, Frisbee golfing, golf and scenic Tram Rides are all available from the village itself.

The village provides a range of dining options, luxury spas, meeting facilities and upscale lodging. There are shops, swimming pools and a ski school. The peak visitor season for Grand Teton National Park is the summer and weekends are particularly busy. If you are looking to stay in luxury Teton Village hotels book up early and reservation and forward planning is required.

Jackson Hole Airport is the nearest airport to Teton Village and lies within the park boundaries north-east of the village. Together with a reliable, frequent bus service, the village is easily accessible. Teton Village is located just a few miles south of Grand Teton National Park and the Moose-Wilson Road connects the village to the park's main visitor center and opens up a world of outdoor activities. Grand Teton National Park, located in the Rocky Mountains, is characterized by abundant wildlife, stunning mountain vistas and tranquil alpine lakes. The park, established in 1929 to protect the mountain peaks and the lakes and expanded in 1950 to include the surrounding valley floor, is a wondrous playground for all outdoor enthusiasts. Skiing, climbing and hiking are particularly popular, but it is also a great place for snowshoeing, photography, camping, fishing, swimming, canoeing, biking, rafting, snowmobiling and spotting wildlife. Among the abundant wildlife of Grand Teton National Park are large populations of moose, elk, bison and bald eagles. Sailing, fishing for trout or canoeing amid the wonderful scenery of Jackson Lake is a great way to fully embrace all that Grand Teton has to offer.

Highlighting the park's scenic drives are numerous turnouts and scenic overlooks which offer spectacular vistas of Grand Teton's many mountains. These include Oxbow Bend, just east of Jackson Lake Junction; Teton Glacier turnout, highlighting the largest glacier in the park; Cathedral Group turnout from which Teton Range's highest three peaks can be viewed; Signal Mountain and Schwabacher's Landing. The Snake River Overlook is the prime place from which to watch the sun setting.

In addition to the scenic hikes and drives within Grand Teton National Park, there are numerous other worthwhile attractions in the area. Colter Bay Indian Arts Museum displays Native American artifacts and runs video presentations about the park. Menor's Ferry is a reconstruction of an 1890s Snake River ferry. The log cabin chapels of the Transfiguration (Episcopalian) and the Sacred Heart (Catholic), located at Moose Junction and Jackson Lake Junction respectively are also worth a visit. The authentic barns and cabins of Mormon Row were built by some of the earliest settlers in the area. These historic buildings make for an interesting tour as well as a wonderful photo opportunity.

Spending an afternoon exploring Hidden Falls can be a fun and exhilarating experience. After hiking the two and a half miles to the falls, you can take a boat ride back. The falls and its white-water is spectacular, as it rushes towards Jenny Lake. Rock climbing is also popular near the falls. The hiking trail beyond Hidden Falls continues to Inspiration Point, offering spectacular views of Jackson Hole and Jenny Lake, before flattening out as it reaches the scenic Cascade Canyon and Lake Solitude.

Admission to Grand Teton National Park, also allows admission to Yellowstone National Park a short drive further north. Yellowstone offers the world's largest concentration of hot springs, geysers and geothermal features. It valso has populations of bears, elk and antelope.

If you want to explore all the Teton Village and Grand Teton National Park have to offer, be sure to book one of the luxury Teton Village hotels today. There's a whole world of outdoor wonder waiting to be explored.

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