Say i do at grand targhee resort, the most scenic high alpine destination in the tetons. He did say, a month later dining may start reopening. Shuttle service jenny lake grand teton national park. Though carrie is fictional, jenny and her family were real. The history of jenny leigh, a shoshone woman, who jennys lake in the tetons and the history of the dick and jenny leigh family was interesting. I wished it had more, but it moved based on the true story of beaver dick leigh, explorer guide in the teton region of wyoming, and his shoshone wife, jenny. Gregory, kristianajenny of the tetons book new ebay. Check flight prices and hotel availability for your visit. Kristiana gregory is the author of earthquake at dawn, the legend of jimmy spoon, and jenny of the tetons, which won a golden kite award and was an ncsscbc notable childrens trade book in the field of social studies. The exclusive jenny lake lodge is a vacationers dream. Spectacular yellowstone and grand teton national parks. Get directions, maps, and traffic for jenny lake, wy. That would be roughly close to july 4th when things start the maxed out period or summer. The best time to visit grand teton national park is from midmay to late september when all the visitor centers, hiking trails and other park activities, including kayaking and fishing, are open.
To truly appreciate the rich pioneer history of the area, you should consider lodging at one of the cabins in grand teton national park. We were taking a self directed tour of the grand teton national park and were smart enough to book a lunch reservation at the jenny lake lodge. The smallest, nicest campground in the tetons sits just off jenny lake with grandstand views of the peaks. Jenny lake lodge grand teton hotel hideaway report. We found 9 books set in grand teton national park and 29 others set nearby. Orphaned and left for dead by savages, carrie hill finds refuge with the calvary at fort hall. But as carries wounds heal under jennys gentle care, she begins to respect and love this kind woman. Contact andrew harper travel to book this hotel as part of your next vacation.
She was honored with the golden kite award for jenny of the tetons. A rewarding read, thoroughly researched based in part on the actual journals of richard leigh and wellwritten. In order to carry out our mission to preserve grand tetons cultural and natural heritage and protect park resources, we manage a public assembly through a permit system. Jenny lake rangers national elk refuge apparel hats shirts books. Jenny lake in grand teton national park hotel frommers. I purchased this book because it was listed as a newbery award book on ebay, and i intended to give it to my granddaughter. Land a room at this intimate resort and youll get a taste of the alist life, including champagne welcome. Jenny of the tetons by kristiana gregory scholastic. In 1872 an englishborn mountain man, known widely as beaver dick leigh for his enormous front teeth and his penchant for the animal, guided ferdinand hayden around the tetons. Her book jenny of the tetons won the golden kite award for fiction and her dear america diary seeds of hope. From ceremony and reception sites to fine western cuisine, let our team make your event unforgettable.
Jenny lake lodge is the product of evolution as it began as a dude ranch for city folk eager for the experience of roughing it for a few weeks and emerged a 4diamond ecoresort offering the finest service and lodging while. A window into everyday life of the american west in the time of the little big horn. Browse expedias selection of 181 hotels and places to stay closest to jenny lake. There is blowing snow and reduced visibility, with slick road conditions. Beaver dicks letters and journals, plus those of many of the famous people whom he guided into the tetons, provide the basis for this thoroughly involving story, rich in unexpected and fascinating historical detail. Jenny lake lodge po box 250, grand teton national park, wy 830 phone. Jenny lake boating provides shuttle services across jenny lake at the base of mount teewinot. Set on the shores of jackson lake, the mountain cabins at colter bay village boast spectacular views of the majestic grand tetons. The gold rush diary of susanna fairchild was named best book of the year by oppenheim toy portfolio. Orphaned by an indian raid while traveling west with a wagon train, fifteenyearold carrie hill is befriended by the english trapper beaver dick and taken to live with his wife jenny and their six children. It is the policy of the national park service to permit groups to assemble peaceably and exercise freedom of speech on park lands.
Bring a touch of luxury to your national park experience by staying at jenny lake lodge, a aaa fourdiamond resort at the foot of the teton range. Visiting grand tetons picturesque jenny lake hachette. Here youll find plenty of outdoor activities, like kayaking, canoeing and horseback riding. First of all, it is not a newbery award book as described. Jenny of the tetons by kristiana gregory goodreads. As an adult reading it, i wanted a little more depth in the story and would have like it to be a bit longer its very short so i wouldnt consider it a. I found it at a local thrift store and read it in one afternoon.
The sights are magnificent, but after a day of following countless cars through the park, a. For updated road conditions stay connected with wy 511, or the park road info line at 3077393682. But when she is taken in by an englishman named beaver dick to help with his children, carrie quickly learns the gentle, reverent ways of his indian wife, jenny. Well even let you know about secret offers and sales when you sign up to our emails. The title character of jenny of the tetons is an indian native american woman married to an englishman, richard beaver dick leigh, who is a most resourceful hunter and trapper as well as a loving husband and father. Kristiana gregory orphaned by an indian raid while traveling west with a wagon train, fifteenyearold carrie hill is befriended by the english trapper beaver dick and taken to live with his indian wife jenny and. Book jenny lake lodge cabin, jackson hole, wyoming all. After reading the book it was clear that this book should not be listed as a childrens or teen. Beaver dicks letters and journals, plus those of many of the famous people whom he guided into the tetons, provide the basis for this thoroughly involving story. Reservations open 366 days prior to the day youd like to book. This may mean jenny, string and jackson lake areas dont open immediately either. Book now jenny lake boating grand teton national park.
Establishment the grand teton national park the original grand teton national park was established by congress on february 29, 1929. To her dismay, carrie discovers that beaver dicks wife, jenny, is a shoshoni indian. Kristiana gregorys first novel, jenny of the tetons, fictionalizes the accounts left behind by a semiliterate englishman, richard beaver dick. Grand teton association store has everything you need to experience, celebrate and remember your visit to this stunning landscape.
Things to do at grand teton national park in wyoming. The golden kite award winning story of shoshoni indian jenny leigh and her pioneer life in america in the. Jenny lake lodge in grand teton national park hotel. Kristianas first and probably our most favorite books, jenny of the tetons is a must read for all ages. Jenny of the tetons by kristiana gregory, 9780152167707, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. When you book a trip with a guide, all equipment is included for the day, with. The finest accommodations in the tetonsand indeed, one of the best lodges in any national parkare nestled in the evergreens north of jenny lake. The historic cabins at jenny lake lodge are elegant, private, and relaxing the perfect blend of modern comfort and old west charm. Save on popular hotels near jenny lake, jackson hole. Jenny of the tetons by kristiana gregory a solid historical fiction choice for children there are some beautiful descriptive passages, but enough action to keep the book moving. Spectacular yellowstone and grand teton national parks captures the breathtaking landscape and wildlife of one of americas most renowned regions. This book adds a fictional character, 15 year old carrie hill, who comes to live with jenny and her family after her own family is killed by indians.
Gregory is also the author of the legend of jimmy spoon and earthquake at dawn. Jenny of the tetons by kristiana gregory, paperback. In order to offer you the highest level of service, online booking is currently not available. Weddings at grand targhee resort are customizable to suit your dreams. A day at jenny lake in grand teton jackson hole traveler. The loop is comprised of the teton park road, the jenny lake scenic drive one. Youll find this wellsituated lodge hidden beneath towering spruces at the foot of the grand tetons. The title character of jenny of the tetons is an indian native american. Dedicated event manager discounted lodging rates for. Some of the inpark lodges such as jenny lake lodge, established in 1920 and signal mountain resort, also established in the 1920s, provide a glimpse into the parks early years when the pioneer life was still. The book may be aimed at ya readers, but nevertheless i certainly enjoyed it. Jenny lakes verdant shores and nearly two square miles of pristine mountain water make it a popular destination for hikers and boaters of all ability levels. Jackson hole, wyoming and the grand tetons public group.
Jenny of the tetons by kristiana gregory librarything. Named for the shoshone wife of the trapper that gave his name to nearby leigh lake, jenny lake sits at the base of cascade canyon in grand teton national park. The golden kite awardwinning story of shoshoni indian jenny leigh and her pioneer life in america in the 1870s. The color and information added by the fictional character carrie was interesting too. The birth of presentday grand teton national park involved controversy and a struggle that lasted several decades. There are trails from the boat dock to hidden falls 12 mile each way, inspiration point 1 mile each way and into cascade canyon that leads north to solitude lake or south to. Bring a touch of luxury to your national park experience by staying at jenny lake lodge, a aaa fourdiamond resort at the foot of the tetons. Find cheap deals and discount rates among them that best fit your budget. More than 275 photographsfrom some of the countrys best nature photographersrecreate the adventure and grandeur of this area that combines the worlds greatest collection of geothermal features, some of the wests most spectacular mountains.
All books set in grand teton national park on the global book map. On the west side of the lake you will find the cascade canyon trailhead. People park every can come from every direction to the door of a store. Book jenny lake lodge, grand teton national park on tripadvisor. The jenny lake lodge cabins feature one or tworoom layouts and can accommodate up to 4 guests. Plus, your purchase supports education, interpretation and research initiatives in bridgerteton national forest, grand teton national park, and the.