Colter Bay

Colter Bay is a great place in Grand Teton to just go and relax. You can picnic on the beach and walk the easy trail along the shore. Just the scenic drive into the bay is beautiful. The area is gorgeous and in the fall the leaves are spectacular. This a great stop to just relax and enjoy the gorgeous views without getting into anything too strenuous. The bay is well signed, and has a large visitor center. This makes a perfect stop either right after you leave Yellowstone, or just before you go in. We visited in early October and as mentioned the leaves were great. The views from the bay of the Teton Range were great. Mount Moran makes a towering, dramatic backdrop to the beautiful Jackson Lake. There is plenty of room on the beach for a nice picnic or even a short nap. Before you leave make sure to walk along at least a little of the shore trail. It is easy and flat and provides some pretty angles of the area.