Portrayed as the most majestic mountains of the Rockies, Wyoming’s Grand Teton range is as impressive as people say. So read along as Techno Tourist takes you on a scenic tour of Grand Teton National Park. As we go, we’ll take a virtual tour of the Grand Tetons, where the largest peaks are known as the Cathedral Group.
America’s Youngest Mountains?
The Tetons were formed as pressure deep within the mantle of the Earth caused a split along a fault line. In the west, a block rose and formed the Grand Teton mountain range. In the east, a block sank and formed the popular valley known as Jackson Hole.
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