Timbered Island
Elk leave at dawn and dusk to eat the grasses growing among the surrounding sagebrush.
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Timbered Island Details
On this forested ridge southeast of Jenny Lake, small bands of pronghorn antelope, the fastest land animal in North America, forage on sagebrush throughout the day. Elk leave the shade of Timbered Island at dawn and dusk to eat the grasses growing among the surrounding sagebrush.
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Nearby Parks Around Timbered Island
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Timbered Island
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0.6 mi away
Lucas-Fabian Homestead
The former home of Geraldine Lucas, the second woman to reach the summit of the Grand Teton.
1.1 mi away
Teton Glacier Turnout
One of the best viewing locations of the glaciers of the Teton Range.
1.1 mi away
Teton Glacier Turnout
For a good view of a glacier, drive four miles north from Moose along the park road.
1.1 mi away
South Jenny Lake Junction
This is where Teton Park Road and Jenny Lake Loop converge. It is also the site of the Jenny Lake Visitor Center.
