Travel Guide: Jackson Hole and Yellowstone

Pick up the freshest most delicious produce here on your way to the trails.

 

 

One of our all-time favorite places. You can hike around the lake or take a boat across and then hike through Cascade Canyon. Jenny Lake is also an amazing spot for swimming!

 

 

Stop here for one last pit stop before heading into Yellowstone. They have coffee, food, a gift shop and a superb view of Jackson Lake, and gas!

 

You’ll find the complete Coral & Tusk collection at The Workshop along with owner, Susan Flemings's own line of handcrafted jewelry. The Workshop also features handmade items from local artisans and makers.

 

You won’t want to leave the West without a proper hat! JW Bennett creates wearable works of art and collaborates with other artists to make limited edition Western hats. You can find our own collaboration with JW Bennett online and in the shop. 

 

Located just a few blocks from The Square, The Anvil is a cute boutique hotel and a perfect place for your homebase to the Tetons and beyond.

 

YELLOWSTONE 

The South entrance to Yellowstone is only 31 miles north of Grand Teton National Park. Head into Yellowstone and begin your exploration of dazzling thermal features like Old Faithful and Grand Prismatic Spring! The opportunity to see wildlife is unparalleled in the lower 48. Here are a few of our recommendations!

 

Yellowstone is large and expansive. What you are able to see in a single day entirely depends on what type of traveler you are, how much you want to stop along the way to soak it in, if you’d like to stop to fish or hike, if there is a wildlife-spotting opportunity, or, if there is a herd of bison crossing in and out of the road for a long stretch!

 

 

 

 

Grand Prismatic Spring

 

Fairy Falls

A newly opened short hike that goes up behind Grand Prismatic Spring offers spectacular views.

Firehole Lake Drive

Take this road off the main loop to see a cluster of geysers from the road. Great Fountain Geyser erupts every 10 to 14 hours, if you can get there it is truly awesome! Eruptions last 45 to 60 minutes in a series of bursts. 

Hayden Valley

Hayden Valley is incredible in general, and it’s the first place to really watch for wildlife. Go here before hitting the Canyon Junction. 

 

Grand Canyon of Yellowstone 

 

The Grand Canyon of Yellowstone 

Yellowstone truly has it all: wildlife, geysers and its very own grand canyon. There are many ways to experience the amazing canyon via trails and walkways, from different viewpoints and at different times of day.

 Norris Geyser Basin

The oldest and most dynamic thermal area in the park. Walk on boardwalks among the thermal features. 

Lamar Valley

Stephanie’s favorite part of Yellowstone and where she most enjoys viewing wildlife.

 

 

There are also two north entrances: Gardiner which takes you first through Mammoth which has amazing thermal features and also goes by Boiling River, one of only two places you can swim in Yellowstone. Swimming in the Boiling River is one of the most incredible experiences, but it has been closed for the last two years and there isn’t a clear reopening date as of this posting.

 

Under the Canvas Yellowstone 

 

STAY

All the lodging with the national park varies from location to location and is run by the same hospitality group. Some lodges have been recently renovated and you may want to choose lodging based on location or proximity to different sights.

 

Under the Canvas

Go glamping at Under the Canvas, located near West Yellowstone, another beautiful area of the park.

 

Silver Gate Cabins

Located between the Lamar Valley and Beartooth Mountains, this is a great place to spend the night and then wake up early to watch for wildlife at dawn. If you are looking for a less rustic option the Lamar Valley Cabins are beautiful.