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Grand Teton National Park
Grand Teton National Park is a national park in United States, established in 1929, covering 1,255 km² (484 sq mi). It is the #22 largest of United States's 77 national parks. United States National Park in northwestern Wyoming.
- Area
- 1,255 km²
- Established
- 1929
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- JAC · 25 km
Nearest airports to Grand Teton National Park
- 1 JAC25 kmstraight line
- 2 WYS101 kmstraight line
- 3 IDA116 kmstraight line
More about Grand Teton National Park
Grand Teton National Park is one of 77 national parks in the United States — United States National Park in northwestern Wyoming. It covers 1,255 km² (125,451 ha) — about 80% of the size of London, making it the #22 largest national park in the United States (0.7% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1929, 97 years ago — the first national parks in the United States date back to 1861. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Grand Teton National Park
The closest airport is Jackson Hole Airport (JAC), about 25 km away — around 33 minutes by car; alternatively Yellowstone Airport (WYS, 101 km). Other national parks within reach include Yellowstone National Park (8,983 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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