Jackson Hole’s Snake River is full of recreation that features the natural landscape. From fly fishing the river to riding horseback in Bridger-Teton National Forest, a day flashes by when spending it outdoors. Families love the small town, rural energy of the Jackson Hole entertainment. Whether you’re visiting the area for a vacation getaway or looking for a more permanent home, try out these things to do on the Jackson Hole.
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
Jackson Hole's intimate communities give families prime access to all the amenities at the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. This ski resort comes to life in the winter, providing plenty of ways to enjoy a ride down the snowy mountain.
When the snow has given way to the blooming forest floor, families can visit the mountain resort’s serial adventure called The Ropes. This daring track towers 25 feet in the air, encouraging confident play while walking across balance beams, wobbly bridges, and cargo nets. Summer series events like Alive @ Five educate families about the native wildlife of Wyoming up close, while the Concerts on the Commons offer free music for picnickers.
Snake River
Residents living in Jackson Hole are right next to the meandering Snake River, a popular recreation spot. The river’s path starts in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, snaking its way through Jackson Lake and deep into Grand Teton National Park. Families can float down different sections of the current in the summer via inner tube, drift boat, or raft to soak in the mountain views and fleeting wildlife. Further downstream, the river rapids foam through the Snake River Canyon, offering daredevils a thrilling kayak or whitewater rafting adventure.
Families can also try their luck casting a line into streams and holes teeming with fish or trout. The excitement of hooking a fish is an exhilarating highlight to wading leisurely along banks covered in reeds and grass.
Teton Pines Country Club
Teton Pines Country Club entertains families all days of the year. In the winter, this club opens its 16 groomed trails track to Nordic skiers. The double-wide trails are a forgiving place for beginner skiers to find their stride. Trails wind through the golf course’s rolling terrain, offering stunning views for visitors.
Bridger-Teton National Forest
A massive destination for outdoor recreation is in Jackson Hole's Bridger-Teton National Forest. Spanning 3.4 million acres, the slice accessible to Jackson Hole residents features crisp watersheds, all-encompassing wildlands, and diverse wildlife. The valley’s forests are made of three wilderness areas: the Bridger Wilderness, the Gros Ventre Wilderness, and the Teton Wilderness. Here are a few of the great spots and activities open to visitors at this forest.
Mill Iron Ranch
Families don’t have to worry about children getting tired halfway through a hike when riding horseback at Mill Iron Ranch. This long-standing locally owned business is nestled into the national forest along three sides, providing easy access to trails used for horseback rides in the summer and sleigh rides in the winter. Families with children seven years and above can start or end their adventure with a freshly prepared breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Grand Teton National Park
Enjoy 250+ miles of trails in Grand Teton National Park. From easy or moderate hikes to Phelps Lake or Jenny Lake to more challenging destinations like Lake Solitude or Alaska Basin, Grand Teton National Park has something for everyone.
Munger Mountain
Munger Mountain offers a full roster of outdoor activities from mountain biking up Big Munger Trail, which follows the mountain’s ridgeline to its peak, to hiking or horse-back riding along its seven trails.
Jackson Hole Shootout
Visitors can enjoy a classic Wild West performance at the Jackson Hole Shootout, on the Town Square. Performed six nights a week, this summer attraction reenacts a standoff between wily outlaws and rough-and-tumble cowboys. The dynamic display is full of loud bangs, smoke, and a dedicated performance of actors in impressive costumes. Families who attend will quickly see why the Jackson Hole Shootout is the longest-running shootout in the country.
Ready to have fun?
Jackson Hole is a natural playground for residents and visitors alike. From summer activities of hiking, biking, horseback riding, climbing, fishing and rafting to winter activities of skiing or dog sledding, you will never run out of exhilarating adventures. When you decide you want to call Jackson Hole home, contact the experienced agents at Tom Evans & Ashley DiPrisco Real Estate for expert help. Tom and Ashley will be delighted to assist you in making this magical wonderland a part of your everyday life
