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Wyoming: geysers and the Grand Teton
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Wyoming is the least populous state in the country, and you feel it: here, nature reigns. This is the cradle of Yellowstone, the world's first national park, a realm of geysers, iridescent hot springs and bison that stop traffic. Just to the south, Grand Teton raises its serrated peaks above lakes and the Snake River. But Wyoming is also the western culture of Cody, the wild valleys around Dubois, the Bighorn Mountains to the north, and the striking silhouette of Devils Tower to the east. Jackson serves as a lively base for exploring the Tetons and their wildlife. Between cowboys, wide-open spaces and geological wonders, this is a destination you hit the road to marvel at, as long as you accept the long distances and the solitude of the landscape.
Shane (1953) was filmed in Jackson Hole, at the foot of the Teton Range.
Yellowstone was the world's first national park, created in 1872; it sits atop a still-active supervolcano.
At Yellowstone, skip crowded Old Faithful: view Grand Prismatic from above at the Fairy Falls Overlook.
The ideal season runs May through October, when the roads in Yellowstone and Grand Teton are open; from November to mid-April many roads close under snow. Distances are considerable: Yellowstone's loop alone is 142 miles, and a car is essential. Fill up regularly and pack water and warm layers, as evenings stay cool at altitude. As for the network, coverage is uneven: you can get a signal near Old Faithful and some Yellowstone entrances, but it is often absent elsewhere in the park. The Tetons are generally better covered. Download offline maps before you set out.