JACKSON, Wyo. — Wildflowers around the valley are in full swing.

According to Grand Teton National Park (GTNP), with such a short growing season, the dominant blooming flowers can change from week to week. So don’t forget to stop and smell the lupines.

Wild lupines blooming in front of the Teton Range in GTNP. Photo: Nick Sulzer // Buckrail

Buckrail photographer Nick Sulzer captured the beauty of the colorful flowers against a moody mountain backdrop in GTNP on Tuesday. For those interested in learning more about identification of local wildflowers, check out this article. And keep an eye out for blooms while hiking and biking around the valley.

Photo: Nick Sulzer // Buckrail
Photo: Nick Sulzer // Buckrail

According to the park website, GTNP is divided into three distinct growing zones: the sagebrush valley, the forest floor and the alpine zone. Different plants grow at different times in each zone. Please don’t pick the wildflowers in the national park so that future visitors can also enjoy their beauty.

Monica is a Staff Reporter who studied journalism at Syracuse University and has been in the valley since 2015. She loves writing about the local food and bev scene, especially craft beer. When she’s not on the clock, you can find her paddle boarding, sewing, or whipping up a new recipe at home.