Grand Tetons | a 7 Image Story Are the mountains calling you? Rising sharply from the flats, the Grand Tetons contain pristine lakes, alpine terrain, and incredible wildlife. Fall brings deep colors to accent the already magnificent Grand Tetons Mountains. These images were all captured in the fall from later September to early November. Although there’s snow in the mountains, it’s mostly dry in the fall with heavier snow coming in November. Fall color in Teton country provides many contrasts between the flats and the mountains. The Aspens turn magical by fall’s setting sun. And, Bugling Bull Elk, a distinctive call in the wild, signify the elk rut when bull elk vie for the hearts of the cows.
Million of years ago, the Earth’s crust stretched and thinned along the Teton fault. The west side of the fault line rose to form the Teton Range, which is the youngest mountain range in the Rocky Mountains. The fault’s east side fell to form the valley called Jackson Hole. The east side of the range rises sharply from 4,000 to 7,000 feet above the valley floor where the Snake Rivers flows southward. Since the east side has no significant foothills, the majestic mountain views accented by the winding river are magnificent. In fact, Oxbow Bend along the Snake River is reputed to be the most photographed place in the country.
Each image will be posted individually this week with a bit more narrative under category Grand Tetons.
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