Discover Teton: Mountains, Lakes, and History
Accommodation in Teton
Teton appeals to travelers who want to combine impressive landscapes with active days and historical discoveries. Grand Teton National Park is located in Teton County, Wyoming. Jenny Lake, the National Elk Refuge, and the distinctive Teton Range offer different ways to get to know the area at your own pace. When choosing your vacation rental or holiday home, it is therefore worth deciding first what you want to focus on: hiking, wildlife watching, culture, or winter sports.
Lakes, Trails, and Wildlife
At Jenny Lake, you can walk around the lake or hike to Hidden Falls and Inspiration Point. There is also a shuttle boat service. Visitors can bring their own boat or rent a canoe or kayak. Anyone planning a longer route by bicycle or on foot will find a 20.5-mile paved multi-use trail running one way from the town of Jackson to South Jenny Lake.
Wildlife watching is the main activity at the National Elk Refuge. Refuge Road is the official entrance to the protected area. A five-mile section of the multi-use trail runs from the area north of the Jackson Hole & Greater Yellowstone Visitor Center along Flat Creek to the Gros Ventre River. These details help with planning your day without presupposing a specific length of stay.
Historical Traces in the Landscape
The Menor’s Ferry Trail is less than half a mile long. It leads to Bill Menor’s historic cabin and general store, as well as a replica of the ferry that crossed the Snake River around the turn of the 20th century. The Menors Ferry Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2011. The Mormon Row Historic District is also listed there, having been added in 1997. T. A. Moulton’s barn is considered a frequently photographed subject with the Teton Range as its backdrop.
For a trip focused on the history of conservation, the trail to Murie Ranch offers an additional highlight. An easy, one-mile loop trail leads from the Craig Thomas Discovery and Visitor Center to historic Murie Ranch. It was once the home of Olaus and Mardy Murie, two influential figures in the American conservation movement.
Art, Culture, and Special Programs
The National Museum of Wildlife Art was founded in 1987 and houses more than 5,000 artworks depicting wildlife from around the world. Its Sculpture Trail is three-quarters of a mile long and climbs the sagebrush-covered hillside. History Jackson Hole includes two exhibition galleries, an archive center, historic cabins, and an outdoor area for programs. A museum mural there presents the Shoshone language Newe Daygwap.
Jackson also offers cultural points of interest. The Center for the Arts presents live music and performing arts every week at the Center Theater, displays exhibitions of visual art, and offers classes. Those who prefer to experience history in the town itself can join tours organized by the Jackson Hole Historical Society & Museum during the summer months.
Active Days and Choosing the Right Location
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is a winter sports area for skiing and snowboarding with more than 2,500 acres of skiable terrain. Trails are accessible from the base of Teton Village or by gondola. The Bike Park offers flow trails and features for riders of different experience levels. This allows you to plan your trip around your activities: a stay focused on lake trails and nature observation calls for a different daily structure than a trip centered on winter sports, art, and visits to town.
For further orientation in the area, you can also explore Jackson, Teton Village, Wilson, Alta, and Moran. This allows you to connect your search for accommodation with the experiences that matter most for your trip.
For the overarching travel overview: Wyoming.
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