Hiking in Grand Teton I was strongly encouraged to carry bear spray and have it handy. Both Grizzly and Black bears are present in the park and they were competing for scarce food with new cubs in tow. While our only bear encounter was a mama grizzly with her two cubs crossing the road, we did have the opportunity to see moose, elk, marmots, chipmunks, ground squirrels, hawks, and many other birds.
I was a little disappointed to not see a bear in the wild, but the dichotomy of Grand Teton made up for it. We enjoyed hikes along grassy plains and lakes that abruptly stop at towering peaks. Head out to Jenny Lake to capture the classic reflection shot. For a better chance at viewing charismatic megafauna, try Two Oceans Lake in the early morning or late evening.
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| Jenny Lake - South Shore |
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| Jenny Lake - Near String Lake Cutoff |
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