Beautiful rocks on Jackson Lake in Grand Teton National Park / @maxfosterphotography
When it comes to natural beauty, Jackson Lake in Grand Teton National Park is hard to beat. The lake is located in the heart of the Rocky Mountains and is surrounded by towering peaks. But what really makes Jackson Lake special are the colorful rocks that can be found along the lake.
These rocks are actually minerals that have been eroded from the surrounding mountains over millions of years. The most common minerals are quartz, feldspar, and mica. As water flows over them, they become polished and have a beautiful sheen.
Rocks in Jackson Lake range in color from white to black. The most common colors are pink, red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple. Rock color is strongest when wet. As it dries, the color becomes dimmer.
Zoomed-in view of rocks at Jackson Lake
The best time to see the color of the rocks is during the summer months when water levels are low. During this time, you can walk out onto the rocks and take a close look. The color of the rocks is also very pretty when covered in snow in winter.
Visitors to Jackson Lake are sure to be mesmerized by these colorful rocks. They are truly a sight to behold and make for great photo opportunities. So the next time you're in Grand Teton National Park, be sure to stroll along Jackson Lake and enjoy all the beauty it has to offer.
If you want to take home a piece of Jackson Lake, you can purchase polishing stones at the many gift shops in Grand Teton National Park.
