The Grand Tetons are a mountain range like no other in North America. They are a range one can experience by car, pulling over for a quick view and picture. Or, one can climb the sketchy north face of the Grand itself. For added adventure one can experience the Tetons by stand up paddleboard.
The Tetons have so much water in and around them. Popular lakes like String, Leigh, and Jenny dot the base of the mountain range and are filled with icy, refreshing waters. These lakes are popular with the SUP [stand up paddleboard] crowd and are an invigorating paddle. For something a little quieter and a whole lot more peaceful, try the Oxbow Bend on the Snake River.
My wife, Louise, daughter, Lilly, and I chose the Oxbow Bend for its calm waters, the incredible view, abundant wildlife, and lack of people on this section of the Snake River. We paddled through hidden green marshes. Around each bend, we anticipated seeing a moose, bear, elk, or coyote...
