Here in northwest Wyoming, just east of the Snake River, photographers and sightseers gather to see one of the most classic views of the Old West. In Teton County, north of the confluence of the Snake and Gros Ventre rivers, Antelope Flats is a broad valley on the Snake River floodplain and known as a sagebrush flat. The valley floor, just east of its more famous neighbor, Jackson Hole, is covered in a mix of big sage, low sage, antelope bitterbrush and more than 20 species of grasses. Small mammals living among the sagebrush attract a variety of raptors, including eagles, owls, falcons and hawks. Larger mammals, including badgers, coyotes, wolves, pronghorn, elk, buffalo and moose, have thrilled Grand Teton National Park visitors for over a half century.
   Five Mormon families settled in Antelope Valley in 1889. One of the most famous private parcels of land on Mormon Row in today's Grand Teton National Park once belonged to Clark and Veda Moulton. Clark was nine months old in 1913 when his father T. A. Moulton established his 160 acre ranch here. Veda was born a year later just a short walk down the Row. Attending elementary school together, they say the rest is history. Until recently, the lone property was not included in the national park and was owned by Clark and Veda’s grandson, Hal Blake and his wife Iola. The century old barns, built by the Moulton brothers are two of the most photographed barns in America. Less than a quarter mile north of the Thomas A. Moulton barn you will find the two-story gambrel barn of John Moulton, which is pictured here.
   The Antelope Flats Road and Mormon Row make a great side trip from the main attractions of Grand Tetons National Park. Six separate homesteads provide visitors a glimpse into this century old row community. The buildings along Mormon Row were allowed to decay until recognized by the park service for their cultural value. The historic cabins and barns of Mormon Row, which stand in the shadows of the magnificent Grand Tetons, create one of the greatest iconic ranch scenes in America.

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