AboutJanet Chapple Expertise Anything about traveling and enjoying Yellowstone National Park and environs, except
for details about the deep backcountry areas.
Experience A lifetime of visiting and 12 years of intensive research in and on the subject of Yellowstone
Organizations Yellowstone Association, Yellowstone Foundation, Greater Yellowstone Coalition, National Parks Conservation Association
Publications Publishers Marketing Association "Independent" newsletter; High Country News
Education/Credentials Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in cello performance prepared me for a career in cello performing and teaching. But that was my first career.
Awards and Honors Guidebook "Yellowstone Treasures" won the Gold Award for Travel Guides in ForeWord Magazine's competition.
Question Hi, curious how long it takes to get from the south entrance to yellowstone to the grand teton park? Also, are there many hotel or cabins between the two locations, also with various choices for restaurants etc? Thanks
Answer It's less than ten miles between the South Entrance and the boundary of Grand Tetons, but there was construction there this past summer, which may continue into next. That made delays of 30 minutes or so. And the speed limit all along is mostly 45 miles per hour.
There is only one hotel south of Yellowstone and north of the outskirts of Jackson. That is the Jackson Lake Lodge, which also has cabins. The lodge is expensive but very nice. Then there are cabins and restaurants at Flagg Ranch, Colter Bay Village, and Signal Mountain Lodge, another restaurant at Leeks Marina, and a beautiful resort with a gourmet restaurant at Jenny Lake Lodge. You will need to make reservations at any of these several months in advance. See: http://www.nps.gov/grte or call: 307-739-3600.
