What can I do in Jackson Hole, WY in two days?

Question

My cousin is getting married there in June and I can't get a flight back for two days after the wedding. Any suggestions on places to stay, things to do, tours to the national park?

Thanks!!

Answer 1

That'll be a great time of year! I think if it's mid to late June there should be a good amount of flowering plants and it won't be all dry. The whole area is great for just driving around or getting out and taking a little hike.

See http://www.nps.gov/archive/grte/home.htm for some ideas in Grand Teton National Park.

A walk/hike along or around Jenny Lake is nice, or if you go to their big parking lot, you can catch a boat to the other side and hike up to see a nice waterfall.

If you like to shop and eat, just spending some time in Jackson would be good. You can get great BBQ at a good price at Bubba's on West Broadway in Jackson.

When I was there, there were a lot of buffalo in fenced fields off Mormon Row - they were running around and it was pretty cool to see.

We drove over to Dubois, which was kind of interesting, pretty scenic, not too far.

Oxbow Bend on the Snake River is a great place, very popular but not crowded. You can watch beaver swim by, lots of birds, and when we were there, herds of elk off in the distance. It's a very nice spot.

We stayed at Jackson Lake Lodge for a couple of nights - that's a very nice spot. There are also some nice places to stay at Colter Bay, or you can just stop in for a visit. (Colter Bay has a great mini grocery store, if you happen to be in that area and need to pick up some food to go.)

So if you've only got two days, I'd say grab a lunch or a couple of power bars each morning, and take a long drive punctuated by a couple of scenic stops or take the lunch out on a trail. Even if you don't grab a bag lunch first, you can almost always find something along the way.

We didn't make it to Yellowstone, didn't really want to get caught up in the crowds.

If you go to Flickr http://www.flickr.com/search/people/?q=mattzcoz you'll see pictures I've taken. Once you click to see my photos, on the right side of the page will be an icon labeled "Wyoming" - you can go there to see some pics I took around the Jackson area. Or just go to Flickr and search on Wyoming or Jackson to see lots of pics from the area.

Have fun, enjoy the wedding! I think you'll really enjoy the area if you like nature and the outdoors.

Answer 2

Jackson Hole is one of the country's most renowned ski resorts. I would suggest taking two days to snowboard there. Should be amazing conditions coupled with incredible views. If it is your first time snowboarding, I would recommend a lesson the first day and practice on your own the 2nd Day.