John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway
The road is a 24,000-acre "bridge" between Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks.
Plan Around John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway
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John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway Details
[John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway](http://www.nps.gov/grte/jodr.htm) is a 27-mile, 24,000-acre "bridge" between Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks. Named for Rockefeller in 1972 for his dedication to the area and foresight to put land into conversation, it is an important connector road between the parks as well as a vital corridor in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
N/A
Estimated time
Region
U.S. 89/Yellowstone South
Nearby Parks Around John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway
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Nearby Points of Interest Around John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway
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0.6 mi away
Steamboat Mountain
Steamboat Mountain is on the northern border of the park.
3.3 mi away
Headwaters Campground
Headwaters Campground is located on the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway.
3.4 mi away
Flagg Ranch Information Station
A small log cabin with information to help orient visitors to the John D. Rockefeller Parkway, as well as Grand Teton and Yellowstone.
3.4 mi away
Flagg Ranch Information Station
Housed in a log cabin, the station features an exhibit on park donor and conservationist John D. Rockefeller, Jr.
4.0 mi away
Lizard Creek
Lizard Creek, in the northern part of the park, is quiet and secluded, with stunning views.
