The fort helped protect pioneer wagon trains on the Oregon Trail. A number of the original buildings at Fort Laramie have been restored. Grand Teton National Park lies in northwestern Wyoming. The majestic Teton Mountains rise sharply from the floor of a beautiful valley called Jackson Hole. One of the nation's most popular ski resorts lies in the Jackson Hole region of the park.
Several lakes lie along the east side of the mountains.
Visitors can see many kinds of wild animals, which are protected there. See Grand Teton National Park. The canyon is located near the South Fork of the Powder River. Wyoming has six major wildlife refuge areas where visitors can watch animals and birds in their natural surroundings. The largest area is the National Elk Refuge near Jackson.