Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
We leave Grand Teton behind and head south through Jackson and over Teton Pass, stopping for Snake River views and California Trail history along the way. The day ends with a quiet night at Smoky Mountain Campground as we make our way toward Castle Rock State Park.
We leave Gros Ventre Campground and say goodbye to Grand Teton National Park as we begin heading south toward Castle Rock State Park in southern Idaho. The drive takes us through Jackson, Wyoming, over Teton Pass, and into a quieter stretch of road filled with wide-open landscapes and layered history.
Along the way, we stop at a scenic overlook with sweeping views of the Snake River and pause at several historic markers tied to the California Trail, reflecting on the people who once traveled this same route under very different circumstances. These brief roadside stops add depth to an otherwise relaxed travel day, blending scenery with story.
The day wraps up at Smoky Mountain Campground, where we settle in for a one-night stay before continuing on. This episode serves as the transition between parks and destinations — a reflective travel day that bridges the Tetons and what’s ahead at Castle Rock State Park.
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Welcome to the Cactus Atlas! We are Glenn and Amy and invite you to join us as we visit all sorts of locations across the American West. We tour both natural and man-made attractions.
Our base of operations is in the Phoenix, AZ area. We do a lot of hiking, day trips, and campground reviews and hope that we will be a great resource if you are planning a trip to the American West. We also hope to delight you with our exciting adventures!
We leave Grand Teton behind and head south through Jackson and over Teton Pass, stopping for Snake River views and California Trail history along the way. The day ends with a quiet night at Smoky Mountain Campground as we make our way toward Castle Rock State Park.
We leave Gros Ventre Campground and say goodbye to Grand Teton National Park as we begin heading south toward Castle Rock State Park in southern Idaho. The drive takes us through Jackson, Wyoming, over Teton Pass, and into a quieter stretch of road filled with wide-open landscapes and layered history.
Along the way, we stop at a scenic overlook with sweeping views of the Snake River and pause at several historic markers tied to the California Trail, reflecting on the people who once traveled this same route under very different circumstances. These brief roadside stops add depth to an otherwise relaxed travel day, blending scenery with story.
The day wraps up at Smoky Mountain Campground, where we settle in for a one-night stay before continuing on. This episode serves as the transition between parks and destinations — a reflective travel day that bridges the Tetons and what’s ahead at Castle Rock State Park.
CAMPVUE! - campvue.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=campvue-northern-tour-2025&utm_content=episode-27
VIDEO FILMED: 08/08/2025
▬▬ R E L A T E D V I D E O S ▬▬
⚪ youtu.be/6XjwCCLO0QM
⚪ youtu.be/hteVI9fmHzE
▬▬ L I N K S ▬▬
⚪ Gear we use - amazon.com/shop/thecactusatlas
⚪ onX Offroad App - alnk.to/gKQ0FLG
⚪ See where we've been - google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1r2ZDO125o_NU7fUt0GPYfZeMKhHqYX3D&usp=sharing
⚪ Music from Epidemic Sound - epidemicsound.com/referral/6sihr2
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✅ Find us on Instagram, Bluesky, Threads, & Facebook - @cactusatlas.
✅ Check out our website - cactusatlas.com
Welcome to the Cactus Atlas! We are Glenn and Amy and invite you to join us as we visit all sorts of locations across the American West. We tour both natural and man-made attractions.
Our base of operations is in the Phoenix, AZ area. We do a lot of hiking, day trips, and campground reviews and hope that we will be a great resource if you are planning a trip to the American West. We also hope to delight you with our exciting adventures!
