Rockefeller Parkway – Worth the Road Trip!

Wyoming’s “Rockefeller Parkway“, was rated #23 of America’s Best Road Trips! Yet, another reason why we love living in this beautiful State! Located at the heart of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, the Rockefeller Parkway connects Grand Teton and Yellowstone national parks. The late conservationist and philanthropist John D. Rockefeller, Jr. made significant contributions to several national parks including Grand Teton, Acadia, Great Smoky Mountains, and Virgin Islands.

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Rockefeller Parkway, Wyoming

“Meandering along the banks of the Snake River, Highway 191 from Yellowstone to Jackson Hole lacks the roller-coaster thrills of many other Rocky Mountain roads, but it more than makes up for the absence of adrenaline with mile after mile of breathtaking views. Gaze up at the spectacular peaks of the Grand Tetons from the lush riparian meadows below. Where to Stop: South of the Grand Tetons, the Wild West town of Jackson Hole mixes well-heeled luxury with the rough-and-tumble charms of the Million Dollar Cowboy Bar, where leather saddles take the place of bar stools” – Travel and Lesiure

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