Grand Teton National Park

Grand Teton Mountain Range, Grand Teton National Park, WY

In Wyoming, not far from the world-famous Yellowstone National Park, sits the beautiful, but less popular, Grand Teton National Park. The Grand Teton Mountain range is absolutely beautiful, and the winding roads and trails within the park give many spectacular views of these geological behemoths. Gorgeous lakes and prairie space, along with a stunning river add to the beauty of the park. This August I took a day out of my trip to Yellowstone to explore the Teton park...I am very glad that I did!

Grand Teton Mountain Range, Grand Teton National Park, WY

I found many forms of wildlife along the shores of Jenny Lake; the parks largest lake. 

Toad, Grand Teton National Park, WY

Spider, Grand Teton National Park, WY

When first entering the park from the Yellowstone side, one comes to the main visitor center/lodge. A gorgeous back porch on this building offers some stunning views of the range.

Grand Teton Mountain Range and Marina, Grand Teton National Park, WY

Herds of Bison and Pronghorn dotted the prairie landscape of the park. Absolutely beautiful!

Bison, Grand Teton National Park, WY

The American Toad

The American Toad is one of the most common amphibian species in the U.S. They come in all sorts of colors and are medium sized (4 inches). Here are some photos that I took of some of these amazing little creatures.

Some anuran pics...

Anura...that is the scientific name for the frogs and toads. So heres some pictures that I got in MN recently of a couple little amphibians. This is a Gray Treefrog (Hyla versicolor)

This is a Wood Frog (Rana sylvatica)

This is an American Toad (Bufo americanus)

And this is another Wood Frog (Rana sylvatica)...actually its the same one that is above. =)