Grand Teton Trip Diary: A Practical Itinerary

🏡 Jackson Hole Prep 1️⃣ Stock Up: Albertsons (1155 US-89) - Buy water, snacks, and fruit. Signal Mountain Lodge has a kitchen (stove, microwave, cookware). 2️⃣ Tech Essentials: Download Google Offline Maps + National Park Service app. 🚗 Day 1: Arrival Rental Car: AVIS at JAC Airport (discounts via China Merchants Bank Platinum Card). Lunch: Mediocre Thai food at Annie’s Thai Kitchen (145 N Glenwood St)—better than "white people food" for picky parents. 🏨 Signal Mountain Lodge Location: GTNP 1 Inner Park Rd, Moran (50 mins from town). Perks: Private lakeside walks, kitchen-equipped rooms Heads Up: Booked 4 months early ($700/2 nights). Avoid upstairs units—creaky floors ruin sleep! Jackson Lake Lodge is cheaper but crowded. 🏔️ Day 2: Grand Teton Loop (Sept 23, 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM) Keep your park receipt for re-entry! 🚐 Clockwise Drive from Signal Lodge: 1️⃣ Jackson Lake Dam - Scenic + clean restrooms. 2️⃣ Oxbow Bend - River-mountain panorama (no toilets). 3️⃣ Snake River Overlook - Ansel Adams’ fave (no facilities). 4️⃣ Schwabacher Landing - Prime reflections + pit toilet. 5️⃣ Mormon Row Barns - Historic farms (pit toilet). 6️⃣ Craig Thomas Center - Stamp your NP passport! 7️⃣ Chapel of the Transfiguration - Framed Teton views. 💡 Key Notes: No gas in park - Fill up in Jackson. Pit toilets rule - Carry TP/hand sanitizer. Lodge life: Cook in-room to avoid pricey park meals. #GrandTeton #Yellowstone #NationalParkItinerary