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On our drive from Colter Bay Campground to Jenny Lake in Grand Teton National Park, we went down a stretch of Teton Park Road. There are a few turnouts and points of interest that we stopped at along the way.
Jackson Lake Dam
Heading south from Jackson Lake Junction, we made a stop at the Jackson Lake Dam. This concrete dam opened in 1916 and raised the water level of Jackson Lake by 30 feet. You can see an outlet of Jackson Lake on the west side of the dam. On the east side of the dam is the spillway and the beginning of the Snake River, which flows 800 miles through Wyoming, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.
Chapel of the Sacred Heart
A bit further down the road is the Chapel of the Sacred Heart. A small Catholic church built in 1937, Chapel of the Sacred Heart is made of logs and sits on the shores of Jackson Lake. It seats about 140 and is a popular place for weddings.
Signal Mountain Road
Signal Mountain Road is a nice scenic drive. The entrance to the road is past the Signal Mountain Lodge. It climbs 800 feet over five miles to near the summit of Signal Mountain. At the top, there are panoramic views of Jackson Hole valley, Jackson Lake, and the Teton Range.
Mount Moran Turnout
The first turnout to the right past Signal Mountain Road is the Mount Moran Turnout. There are usually spectacular views of Mount Moran, but you can see from the pictures there wasn’t much visibility during my visit.
Cascade Canyon
Two more turnouts to the right is the Cascade Canyon Turnout. When it’s not cloudy there are views of Cascade Canyon. It was carved by glaciers.
