laurance rockefeller preserve

Got a wagon ride with blankets. Got to see the antelope up close. The tour guide was very informative. The group was able to ask questions as we went. Interesting how they identified specific antelope as same ones that had been coming year after year.

I live nearby and often come to the Rockefeller Perserve for a lovely hike in the summer! The trails are filled with beauty, nature, and all of the sights and sounds of the great outdoors! The parking situation is sometimes difficult, so get there early or be prepared for a wait. The rangers are highly organized and will get you a spot as soon as possible. You will love the pristine beauty of Phelp's Lake, the wildflowers, the possible bear, marmot, bird sightings. It will take you far far away from urban living for a brief time!

We had a family reunion activity to visit this spot. So beautiful. The Rockefeller family had good vision in where they put their money!

Why is this place advertised as a place to see, when access is denied. Thankfully, it's only a short distance from the entrance to the denied areas.

We went there in October, so the bathroom was locked down, they did have very nice building for the bathroom. We couldn't look at the building which, I am sure had info in them, but everything was closed up.

Very long wait (over an hour) to get in as there is limited parking. If you can walk, there is parking about 1/2 mile away down the road in either direction (you can't park on the road near the Preserve and they do ticket). Look for parking signs. The building is small and has a nature sound room, library, and maps. There was a knowledgeable Ranger that had all sorts of skeletons, furs, and artifacts and talked about the park's nature. The hike into the Tetons that leaves from here is fantastic. It goes around Phelps Lake and there is a jumping rock with a 20 foot drop that was great fun to jump into the lake from. The trail continues to a small swimming beach and then up into the mountains to a canyon trail. Wonderful hike.

Laurance Rockefeller Preserve shows what money can do, especially when applied to the natural beauty and wildlife of the Grand Teton National Park area. Slightly off the beaten path, but well known, the preserve consists of one modest building within which are a plethora of delights. From photos of the native plants, animals, mountains and streams to one room solely dedicated to the SOUNDS of nature (so soothing), no gift shop, no guides, just you and a beautifully built wood enclave dedicated to celebrating this glorious area of our country, set in a quiet, private, slice of nature where you can take walks, admire the scenery, rest in a rocking chair and just BE. Delightful.

My husband and I hiked here during our honeymoon in Jackson. It was beautiful and a great place to see wildlife. We saw bear scat on the trail, but thankfully did not see bears. We did see a ruffled grouse, dozens of chipmunks (one of which climbed on us as we rested near a lake), and met other hikers who had seen a moose.

The Center was closed for the season. We did the hike to the lake. The hike was well marked through the forest, a meadow and along a stream. Beautiful lake.

Nestled just north of Teton Village/Jackson Hole ski resort this forested biome is a short journey from town on a very limited maintained road. The charm is that a lot of people doesn't know even exists. While there for a short while we spotted many deer and a few moose. Definitely worth the drive. You don't ned a four whe3l drive to get there, but it would certainly come in handy on a wet day.

A very nice FREE hidden gem/attraction with highlights of the area. Well marked trail Heads of different difficulty and length, Waterfall, limited parking. This is a very serene & peaceful tribute to the local beauty of nature preserved by Laurance S. Rockefeller. First class displays, Library, Continual slide shows,meditation room, friendly staff. Picnic areas & Restrooms. Beautiful building inside and out.

This is a great half day hiking spot just minutes from Jackson. Beautiful visitor center with unique "sounds of the wild" room. Well kept trails to and around the lake at the base of the Tetons. While part of the National Park, it keeps its unique family retreat character.

Well, you can imagine, if the Rickefellers built their retreat here, this is a corner of paradise not to miss. Their ranch and complex was built on the back of a frontier village, all of which has now been erased, but you can hike up to the lake where it all existed. On the way is a brilliant discovery centre.The downside is that you will wait a long time for a parking space at high season. Get here early!The visit here was one of the most rounded, perfect days I have ever spent on vacation. Not to be missed (and take a bear friendly picnic like we did...)

The perfect place to relax and enjoy the wilderness and tranquility. They even have a comfortable reading roomUnique tribute to a man whose vision made Grand Teton National Park the joy that it is.

We visited third week in Sept. The road had been closed for several days due to grizzly bear but opened on our last day. The area was beautiful with fall colors but we did not get to hike to the lake because the bear was spotted 2 hours earlier and we had no bear spray. I wish the nature center stayed open longer in the year because the weather was perfect and there were lots of visitors around. Hope to go back next year at the same time and agree with another reviewer after visiting Yellowstone and Grand Teton NP, I would pick Teton NP if I only had time for one.