![]() ![]() Hard-sided food canisters are best obtained at visitor centers within the park, while spray can be rented from the nearby Jackson Hole Airport or a number of outdoor proprietors in town. Rent, don’t buy, essential gear: Bear bins and bear spray are necessary when camping in the Tetons (see above), but visitors to the park can save a lot of money renting gear locally rather than buying themselves. ![]() Be sure to keep your distance from the herbivores as well as the carnivores all can be quite ornery (especially during the rut) and have caused loads of problems for naïve photographers who get too close. Wolves, mountain lions, bison, moose, and elk are all present in the park. Bear canisters are required and spray is highly, highly recommended for every member of your party. This can be a highlight of the trip, but only if one is prepared. Plan for a wildlife encounter: The Teton Crest is one of the best trails in North America for spotting big game wildlife up close and personal. By the time are visitor center opened, there were roughly 10 parties waiting. We arrived at 6am sharp and were already the second group in line. Be forewarned that the lines for these permits form early at the visitor centers, and one should arrive early to ensure first pick of the available sites. This is how the remaining two-thirds of sites are filled. ![]()
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