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During the winter, Jackson Hole is a wonderland of snow skiing, snowmobiling and ice-skating. Summer in Jackson Hole is all about hiking, whitewater rafting, golfing and horseback riding. When you come down off the slopes, you can choose from recreation options like dog sled tours, sleigh rides and wildlife and nature tours. During the summer, you better get your energy level up because kayaking, hang gliding, hot air ballooning, mountain biking and stagecoach rides are just a few of the many options available. For climbers, hikers and nature lovers, the nearby Grand Teton National Park is an absolute nirvana. The towering mountains of the Teton Range stretch 40 miles, and include eight mountains over 12,000 feet. Keep in mind, too, that Yellowstone National Park’s South Entrance is only 90 minutes away, and another 45 minutes or so to reach Old Faithful. If you’re looking for some serious, fast-paced family fun in Jackson Hole, try the Alpine Slide, where you slide down 2,500 feet of Snow King Mountain in a bobsled. For a calmer experience, enjoy the Bridger Gondola, which takes tram riders from the Teton Village to heights of 10,000 feet. Golf enthusiasts have access to some great golf with tee opportunities at Jackson Hole Golf & Tennis Club, a Robert Trent Jones Jr. design and Teton Pines Resort Golf Course, designed by Arnold Palmer.
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1. Laurance Rockefeller Preserve
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 835 reviews
Reviewed By cscushman - Houston, United States
This is a great hike for the whole family. You can do a short hike to Phelps Lake or a much longer hike around the whole lake. Put lunch in your backpack and head off through a beautiful wooded trail along parts of a trickling stream. Make sure you take bear spray with you. I have seen bears on more than one occasion. After your hike, stop in at their visitor’s center to learn more about the Rockefeller family and their generous donation of land for our Park’s system. Make sure to save time to watch the all seasons slide show showing the park and it’s animals in all four seasons. Then step back into the zen like room where you can sit and listen to all the sounds of the many wonders of GTNP. They only allow so many cars to park in their lot. Get their early or take a book and wait in line, in your car, for the next parking place.
2. Teton Raptor Center
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 145 reviews
Due to site improvements, all programs in 2019 will take place off-site. Please visit the website - tetonraptorcenter.org for our calendar of events. The calendar is packed full of program opportunities! Teton Raptor Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to advancing raptor conservation through education, research, and rehabilitation. We offer public programs throughout the year, during which visitors will learn about birds of prey and get to meet some of our majestic resident raptors up-close. Hours and programs change seasonally. Thanks for giving a hoot!
Reviewed By streetmiks - Mill Valley, United States
We had the most incredible trip with the Teton Raptor Center and JH Vintage Adventures! Len led my two kids (3 and 4 years old) and I down the Snake River - he was a wealth of knowledge and a joy to be around. He also spotted 8 different bald eagles which was a highlight of our time in JH for my son. The Teton Raptor Center team brought a few of their raptors and deepened our education. My kids were enthralled (as was I). I felt that both teams took every precaution during Covid to keep us safe. Highly recommend this to anyone who has the opportunity to participate.
3. National Elk Refuge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,780 reviews
A wildlife refuge located north of Jackson, WY that provides winter habitat for Jackson's elk herd. Seasonal hours of operation are listed on the web site for the Visitor Center, Historic Miller Ranch, and Winter Sleigh Ride tours.
Reviewed By cmhprh - Kenosha, United States
This is a fun way to see elk -- lots and lots of elk -- up close and personal, in a very safe manner. Tickets are $25 a person, but the sleigh only holds 12 or so passengers, so it's a small group. Bundle up, because this is, after all, outside, in the winter, in Jackson Hole, where it can be snowing, blowing, and downright cold! Or, as on our day, a gloriously sunny day, as luck would have it. You must get a reservation for this trip, which lasts about an hour or so. And you show up at the Jackson Visitor Center to pay and get your ticket. A small shuttle bus takes you a couple miles up the road to the Elk Refuge, where you disembark, meet your sleigh driver, and get going rather quickly. They do hand out a liberal amount of blankets, to help keep you warm, but do dress accordingly -- in layers, and wisely. Our driver was very interesting, conveying lots of facts about the horses (we had Percheron draft horses; the other horses they use are Belgian draft horses), about the elk refuge, about the elk, about feeding in the winter, and on and on. He stresses safety, so, while the sleigh is moving, keep your seats, please. He does stop frequently, both so he can continue his stories, and so you can take pictures. The scenery is beautiful, the elk are magnificent creatures, the sleigh ride is fun, and it gives you a chance to cuddle up to your sweetie. What more could you want?
4. Oxbow Bend
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 499 reviews
Calm backwater in the Snake River in Grand Teton Nat'l. Park.
Reviewed By chaxlovestravel - New Jersey, United States
This place has a wonderful view of the Teton range with the Snake river in the foreground. However there are no picnic tables of restrooms here so plan accordingly.
