Menor's Ferry, River crossing site in Moose, United States.
Menor's Ferry is a historic crossing site on the Snake River near Moose, where two pontoon floats supporting a platform are connected by cables that stretch across the water. The grounds include a restored cabin, a store building, and several outbuildings from the homesteading era.
William Menor established his homestead in 1894 beside the Snake River and built the first ferry to serve Jackson Hole settlers. Over time the site expanded and remained a vital crossing point for people and goods for decades.
The cabin where the first ascent of Grand Teton began on August 11, 1898, hosted the celebratory party that evening. Maud Noble's cabin, moved to the site in 1918, held a tea room around 1927-28 and again in 1950-51. On July 23, 1923, Horace Albright met local ranchers there, starting the process that led to Grand Teton National Park.
The site is easily accessible from the Moose Entrance via Teton Park Road with a dedicated parking area nearby. Visitors should wear comfortable walking shoes since exploring the multiple buildings and pathways requires moving around on foot.
The cabin was the starting point for the first ascent of Grand Teton on August 11, 1898, and hosted the celebration that evening. The climbers set out from Bill Menor's door before the ferry crossed the Snake.
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