Wish You Were Here: Amid the splendors of Grand Teton National Park

Was 2024 the year you hit the road — and flew the skies — once more? Our readers certainly did, and they reported back on their adventures along the way, sharing tales of Greek islandsDownton Abbey forays and camel rides in the Sahara.

This week, we’re hearing from a Los Gatos couple whose recent Wyoming trip included some especially memorable sights. Read on for details, then find more travel inspiration at www.mercurynews.com/tag/wish-you-were-here/.

Wish You Were Here

Los Gatos resident Laurie Turner, her husband Gene Sabo (behind the camera) and their golden retriever, Sundance, visited Grand Teton National Park this summer. (Courtesy Gene Sabo) 

WYOMING: Los Gatos residents Gene Sabo, his wife Laurie Turner and their golden retriever, Sundance, visited Grand Teton National Park (pictured) this summer. “Aside from the gorgeous mountains, there are accessible lakes such as Jenny and Jackson and lots of wildlife to see,” Laurie says, “including moose, bears, pronghorns, eagles and ospreys.

“The Tetons are situated between two other attractions, Jackson Hole and Yellowstone National Park. Jackson Hole includes the town of Jackson which is not to be missed. If you are adventurous, I highly recommend you try tandem paragliding from the top of the ski mountain in Teton Village. You won’t get better views anywhere.”

TRAVEL TIPS: Allow several days to visit Yellowstone, Laurie says. It’s such a large national park with so many natural wonders, “consider staying a couple of nights in at least two different areas, so you can spend more time experiencing the park and less time driving.”

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