Jackson Hole Area Guide

Area Attractions

Grand Teton National Park

With its jagged vertical peaks exploding from the valley floor and dramatic deep canyons, Grand Teton National Park is a feast for the senses. This 40 mile long, nine mile wide range includes the famed Grand Teton, which towers 13,770 feet over the valley floor. With 50 miles of Snake River winding through the park and more than 100 alpine lakes and seven glacier lakes, the Park is home to lush ecosystems and rare wildlife. Enjoy this incredible protected land from beautifully maintained hiking trails and, in the winter, groomed track. Visit this web site
Getting there
Estimated travel time: 5 minutes drive
Estimated distance from hotel: 1 mile
Telephone: 1 (307) 739-3300

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort

The legendary Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is renowned for its rugged, rolling terrain, deep light snow and endless back-country, and offers some of the world’s best ski and snowboard experiences. It offers over 2500 acres of in-bounds terrain, and access to more than 3000 acres of additional skiing outside their gates. 4139 feet of vertical drop descends from the 10,450 foot summit. The 116 named trails in the ski area are accessed by 11 lifts, including a high speed gondola. With an average annual snowfall of 459", the ski resort's winter season runs from December to early April. In the summer, from late May through early October, guests can enjoy hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, Gondola rides, paragliding, hot air balloon rides and the Kids Ranch Summer Camp. Visit this web site
Getting there
Estimated travel time: steps away

National Elk Refuge

The 25,000 acre National Elk Refuge is home to the largest elk herd in the world, with a population of more than 14,000 - more than 7,500 of which spend the winter here thanks to a supplemental feeding program. Located on the flat meadows surrounding the Gros Ventre River, the National Elk Refuge offers horse-drawn sleigh rides among the elk are available mid-December through March. Visit this web site
Getting there
Estimated travel time: 25 minutes drive
Estimated distance from hotel: 15 miles

Snake River

One of the most exciting ways to take in the stunning landscapes and rare wildlife roaming freely is from the waters of the Snake River. The northern stretches of the river are largely gentle currents that ultimately find their way into the narrower walls of the Snake River Canyon where whitewater stirs up to offer some thrilling action. Rafting, kayaking, and fly fishing opportunities abound, for trout and whitefish.
Getting there
Estimated travel time: 10 minutes drive

Yellowstone National Park

2.2 million acres in size, Yellowstone National Park is a spectacular natural phenomenon, offering ample opportunities to spot rare species such as grizzly bear, elk, bald eagles, bison, moose and wolf, as well as dramatic flora and fauna. With 250 active geysers out of a total of 10,000 geothermal features, Yellowstone has more geysers than anywhere else on the globe, including the world-renowned Old Faithful. Yellowstone's Grand Canyon is 1,200 feet deep and pierced by the dramatic Upper Falls. The park is open to the public from mid-April through November; and from mid-December through mid-March for over-snow vehicles. Visit this web site
Getting there
Estimated travel time: 1.5 hours drive