Salt Lake City to Yellowstone and Grand Teton Explorer
A scenic journey from the Great Salt Lake through the jagged peaks of the Grand Tetons to the geothermal wonders of Yellowstone. This route focuses on accessible trails, iconic wildlife, and the best of the American West.
- Temple Square
- Garden City
- Mormon Row Historic District
- Taggart Lake Trailhead
- Grand Prismatic Spring
- Artist Point
- Lamar Valley
Salt Lake City Heritage and Gardens
Temple Square
Temple Square, Salt Lake City, Utah, US
Red Butte Garden
Red Butte Garden, Salt Lake City, Utah, US
Ensign Peak Trailhead
Ensign Peak Trailhead, Salt Lake City, Utah, US
Northward Bound to Bear Lake
Antelope Island State Park
Antelope Island State Park, Syracuse, Utah, US
Garden City
Garden City, Garden City, Utah, US
Bear Lake State Park
Bear Lake State Park, Garden City, Utah, US
Arrival in the Grand Tetons
Jackson Town Square
Jackson Town Square, Jackson, Wyoming, US
Mormon Row Historic District
Mormon Row Historic District, Moose, Wyoming, US
Jenny Lake Visitor Center
Jenny Lake Visitor Center, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, US
Alpine Lakes and Easy Trails
Taggart Lake Trailhead
Taggart Lake Trailhead, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, US
Oxbow Bend
Oxbow Bend, Moran, Wyoming, US
Colter Bay Village
Colter Bay Village, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, US
Geysers and Paint Pots
Old Faithful Visitor Education Center
Old Faithful Visitor Education Center, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, US
Grand Prismatic Spring
Grand Prismatic Spring, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, US
West Yellowstone
West Yellowstone, West Yellowstone, Montana, US
Canyons and Waterfalls
Norris Geyser Basin
Norris Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, US
Artist Point
Artist Point, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, US
Canyon Village
Canyon Village, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, US
Lamar Valley Wildlife Safari
Lamar Valley
Lamar Valley, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, US
Mammoth Hot Springs
Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, US
Gardiner
Gardiner, Gardiner, Montana, US
- Book national park entry and popular trail parking in advance for peak summer months.
- Carry bear spray and maintain a safe distance from all wildlife, especially bison and bears.
- Check for seasonal road closures within Yellowstone, as some passes may remain closed until late June.
- Stay on designated boardwalks in geothermal areas to avoid dangerous ground and boiling water.