There are a lot of photos of the mountains. They have an effect. You just can't stop snapping.
Most of our time at the park was affected (as opposed to 'marred') by 'unseasonably cold, wet weather.' A bright blue sky really makes the Tetons pop, but we got to see them in a completely different setting. The low-hanging clouds, mists and fog, added considerable drama to the landscape. And, we did get a few hours of intermittent blue sky, which was nice. The snow was still quite deep in spots, but down at the lakes level, the ground was pretty much clear.
We did some hiking, mostly around Jenny Lake and Lupine Meadows. Grand Teton, Middle Teton, South Teton, Nez Perce, and Disappointment Peak all overlook the south end of Jenny Lake, making for some spectacular views. This is especially true on the west side of the lake, when it seems you are looking straight up the mountains.
Picnic spots are a bit limited. We did not care for the small Cottonwood Creek picnic area, which was for the most part unsheltered. But, the picnic area at String Lake was a veritable paradise of forested magnificence.
