Alta, Wyoming is Founded

Alta was founded in the 1800s by a Swiss Farming Family who were seeking the next best thing in America to the Swiss Alps. They found it.

More Milestones

Circa 2024

Alma & Dan Anderson, current lodge owners and your hosts, welcome you to the Teton Teepee Lodge. Please let us...

Circa 2017

After completing renovations of the lodge, Alma & Dan reopen the Teton Teepee, celebrating the milestone with food, drinks, and...

Circa 2016

The Andersons take ownership of the lodge and begin renovations....

Circa 2013

The Teton Teepee Lodge, a landmark in Alta, WY and Teton Valley, ID since it’s construction in the early 1970s...

Circa 1974

On November 16, 1974, John Lennon's solo recording, "Whatever Gets You Through the Night" hits #1 on the music charts;...

Circa 1973

Construction of the Teepee will be completed later this year....