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The Teton Valley | |
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Region | |
Nickname: The Quiet Side of the Tetons | |
Country | United States |
State | Idaho, Wyoming |
Region | Teton |
Elevation | 6,200 ft (1,900 m) |
Population (2000) | |
• Total | 6,399 |
Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (Mountain (MST)) |
Area code(s) | 307, 208 |
Teton Valley is located on the west slope of the Teton Mountain Range in the western United States. Sometimes known as "The quiet side of the Tetons", it is composed of the cities of Victor, Idaho, Driggs, Idaho, Tetonia, Idaho, and Alta, Wyoming.[1] The valley's economy is based in agriculture and ranching, with a shifting emphasis towards recreational tourism. Teton Valley has a unique climate and geology, as well as a wide variety of attractions including national parks and opportunities for wildlife viewing, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, skiing and participating in the arts.