Jackson Hole is a 55-mile-long mountain valley in northwestern Wyoming, home to Grand Teton National Park, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, and the town of Jackson. It sits at 6,237 feet elevation, borders Yellowstone National Park 57 miles north, and attracts 4 million visitors annually. Best visited June-September for hiking and December-March for skiing. Jackson Hole…
The best things to do in Jackson Hole in winter are: skiing at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (459 inches average annual snow), sleigh rides through the National Elk Refuge, snowshoeing in Grand Teton, hot springs at Granite Hot Springs, and wildlife watching for elk, bison, and wolves that move down to valley level. Jackson Hole…
A Yellowstone day trip from Jackson covers 250-300 miles round trip and takes 10-12 hours. The South Entrance is 57 miles from Jackson. In one day you can realistically see Old Faithful, Grand Prismatic Spring, the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, and Hayden Valley bison. Start driving by 7:00 a.m. Yellowstone National Park sits 57…
The best places to stay in Jackson Hole are Teton Village for ski-in/ski-out access ($250-600/night), downtown Jackson for dining and nightlife ($150-400/night), and Moran/Signal Mountain for inside-the-park lodging ($200-350/night). Budget travelers can camp at Gros Ventre Campground from $35/night. Where you stay in Jackson Hole shapes your entire trip. Choosing Teton Village means you walk…
A perfect 3-day Jackson Hole itinerary covers Grand Teton National Park on Day 1, Snake River wildlife and Schwabacher Landing on Day 2, and the Jackson town square plus optional Yellowstone preview on Day 3. Budget $150-250/day for lodging and activities. Three days in Jackson Hole gives you enough time to explore Grand Teton National…