Oxbow Bend on the Snake River, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming Oct 2, 2025

Oxbow Bend on the Snake River, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming

Beyond water, rivers carry life, history, and stories. They are nature"s ever-moving contribution to our landscapes, flowing through lands and across time. One such gem is the Snake River, which winds through Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming. A particularly stunning spot along this river is Oxbow Bend—featured in today"s image—where calm waters reflect the towering Teton Range, and wildlife such as moose and bald eagles thrive. Here, water flows freely, unbound by concrete or commerce, protected by the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, signed on this day in 1968.

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