Explore Jackson Hole: Top Outdoor Activities & Adventures

3-hour summer Western evening combining horse-drawn covered wagon ride into Cache Creek Canyon, Dutch-oven cookout dinner, and live Western show. Mon-Sat, May through August.

Multi-day Old West wagon train and horseback adventure into the Gros Ventre Wilderness. Authentic covered wagons, chuckwagon meals, backcountry camping. Late spring through early fall.

Year-round Jackson Hole-based fly fishing guide service covering the Snake, Green, New Fork, South Fork, Yellowstone Park, and backcountry creeks. All skill levels.

Lift-served downhill and cross-country mountain bike park at Grand Targhee Resort with 2,000+ vertical feet, rentals, lessons, and guided tours.

Guided summer horseback trail rides into the Caribou-Targhee National Forest from Grand Targhee Resort, run with Leigh Creek Outfitters.

Family-friendly kids activity zone at Grand Targhee Resort with summer trampolines, climbing wall, and pump track plus a winter beginner ski zone.

Summer scenic chairlift rides up Fred's Mountain at Grand Targhee Resort, climbing 2,000 vertical feet to western-Tetons summit views.

Long-running Snake River outfitter offering whitewater rafting and scenic float trips south of Jackson, in operation since 1963.

Family-owned working ranch east of Jackson since 1921, offering guided horseback rides, dinner rides, winter sleigh rides, and guided hunting trips.

18-hole outdoor mini-golf course at the base of Snow King Mountain in downtown Jackson, with water features and elevation changes. Summer-only.

Summer-only gravity-fed sled run on Snow King Mountain in downtown Jackson. 2,500 feet of track, chairlift access, family-friendly, walk-up.

Outdoor passport-style maze at the base of Snow King Mountain. Summer-only, walk-up, family-friendly. 30 to 45 minutes; bundles well with other Snow King base-area activities.

In-town mountain biking on Snow King with a lift-served bike park and a cross-country trail network connecting to Cache Creek and Game Creek. Bike rentals on site.

Free outdoor bouldering area at the base of Snow King Mountain in downtown Jackson, with three boulders, crash pads, and walk-up access for all skill levels.

Harness-assisted bungee trampoline rig at the base of Snow King Mountain. Summer-only, kid-focused, walk-up.

Year-round two-person alpine coaster on Snow King Mountain at the edge of downtown Jackson. Self-controlled speed, lift-served, summer and winter operation.

In-town hiking from the base of Snow King Mountain in downtown Jackson. Steep summit trail (1.7 mi, 1,800 ft) plus cross-country connections to Cache Creek and Game Creek.

Ski and snowboard lessons at Snow King Mountain in downtown Jackson. Private and group lessons, all ages and abilities, beginner-friendly with night skiing access.

Dedicated snow-tubing park at the base of Snow King Mountain in downtown Jackson. Magic-carpet lift, groomed lanes, in-town location, winter only.

Year-round enclosed gondola at Snow King Mountain in downtown Jackson, with summit views of the Tetons, the Elk Refuge, and the valley.

Aerial obstacle course on Snow King Mountain with seven progressively harder courses (zip lines, bridges, nets, swinging logs). Summer-only, lift-served, age 7+.

Jackson's in-town year-round mountain resort: skiing and snow tubing in winter; alpine coaster, bike park, mini golf, and aerial obstacle courses in summer.

Snow King's base-area summer rental shop for mountain bikes, e-bikes, kid bikes, trailers, car racks, and paddleboards. Walking distance from downtown Jackson.

Summer-only zip line at Snow King Mountain in downtown Jackson, claimed as one of North America's steepest. Nearly 1,300 vertical feet, lift-served, walk-up.

Scenic float trips on the Snake River through Grand Teton National Park. Calm, wildlife-focused, family-friendly. No whitewater. Late spring through early fall.

Guided backcountry-feel horseback rides through the Bridger-Teton National Forest in the Snake River Mountain Range, 19 miles southwest of Jackson with stream crossings and meadows.

Jackson's longest-running guided hiking and nature company. Year-round naturalist-led trips across Jackson Hole and Grand Teton National Park, plus sunrise/sunset wildlife tours.

Guided forest-trail horseback rides into the Bridger-Teton National Forest 16 miles south of Jackson, with hourly, half-day, and full-day options including meal rides.

Permit-based wilderness outfitter running guided big-game hunts and summer pack trips into Wyoming's Gros Ventre Wilderness from horse-supported canvas wall-tent camps.

Iditarod veteran-led dogsled tours from Togwotee Mountain Lodge into the Bridger-Teton and Shoshone National Forests. Half-day and full-day winter trips, ages 5+.

Year-round mountain resort on the western Tetons in Alta, Wyoming, with reliable powder skiing, lift-served mountain biking, slope-side lodging, and a less-crowded alternative to JHMR.

Jackson-based fly fishing guide service with permits for Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks plus Snake River. All skill levels, late spring through fall.

A 13,000-square-foot downtown Jackson museum operated by the Jackson Hole Historical Society, covering 11,000 years of valley history through three floors and on-site historic cabins.

Delivery-format ski and snowboard rentals for Jackson Hole. Gear delivered to your hotel or vacation rental, beginner through high-performance demos.

Year-round small-group wildlife tours in Grand Teton, Yellowstone, and the Jackson Hole area, with naturalist guides, door-to-door pickup, and high-end optics.

Owner-operated Jackson Hole fly-fishing guide service led by Jason Budd, running personalized float and wade trips on the Snake, Green, Salt, and surrounding waters.

Guided dog-sled tours through the Bridger-Teton National Forest led by Iditarod veteran mushers, with kennel visits and half-day or full-day trail time.

Weekly summer rodeo at Teton County Fairgrounds in Jackson. Wednesday and Saturday evenings, late May through late August. Classic Western program.

Long-running Snake River outfitter offering whitewater rafting and scenic float trips south of Jackson, in operation since 1977.

Horse-drawn sleigh rides among thousands of wintering elk on the National Elk Refuge, operated by Bar T 5 from the Jackson Hole Visitor Center December through early April.

Year-round Jackson Hole guided tour operator running snowmobile, snowcoach, UTV, and van trips into Yellowstone and Grand Teton.

Summer-program guided UTV, ATV, and van wildlife tours through Grand Teton, Yellowstone, and the Bridger-Teton National Forest from Jackson.

Downtown Jackson fly shop and guide service offering Snake River and Grand Teton fly-fishing trips plus calm-water scenic floats through the park.

Private sporting club and resort 15 miles south of Jackson featuring a Tom Weiskopf-designed championship golf course, equestrian, fly fishing, and on-site lodging at The Sylvan Lodge.

Summit-mounted research-grade observatory and planetarium at the top of Snow King Mountain. Stargazing nights, planetarium shows, and astronomy education on a scheduled basis.

Guided Jackson Hole snowmobile tours with hotel pickup, instructor-led trips, and rentals across Togwotee Pass, Granite Hot Springs, and Greys River trail systems.

Full-service FBO at Driggs-Reed Memorial Airport in Idaho offering Teton scenic flights, private aviation services, aircraft maintenance, flight training, and hangar space.

NPS-authorized family-owned wildlife and scenic tour company since 1963, running small-group Grand Teton and Yellowstone tours with multi-generational pacing.

Guided snowmobile and UTV tours on Togwotee Pass, run from the Togwotee Mountain Lodge area on the Continental Divide.

Community-owned natural hot springs park along the Snake River south of Jackson with multiple soaking pools, walking trails, and reservations-only access.

Jackson Hole's nonprofit arts campus housing more than 20 resident arts and education organizations, with a 500-seat theater, galleries, and year-round programming.

Long-running Snake River rafting operator (since 1967). Guided Class II-III whitewater through the Snake River Canyon plus calmer 13-mile scenic floats.

Guided cross-country skiing tours in Grand Teton National Park with naturalist instruction. Equipment provided. Mid-December through March.

Half-day guided snowshoeing tours in Grand Teton National Park with naturalist guides. Equipment provided. November through April.

Small-group, guide-led winter wildlife tours in Grand Teton National Park and the National Elk Refuge. Standard drives, snowshoe outings, photography tours, and sleigh-ride combos.

North America's oldest mountain guide service, founded 1929, operating from Lupine Meadows in Grand Teton National Park with Grand Teton climbs, rock and alpine instruction, and winter programs.

Jackson Hole fly fishing guide service running float trips on the Snake, Green, and within Grand Teton National Park. Drift-boat format, all skill levels.

Seven-week summer classical music festival at Walk Festival Hall in Teton Village. Orchestral, chamber, and guest-artist programming, typically early July through mid-August.

Owner-led private guided tour company with nearly 30 years of operating history, running customized day and multi-day trips into Grand Teton, Yellowstone, and broader Wyoming.

Sixth-generation family-owned Jackson Hole outfitter offering guided big-game hunts and summer horseback pack trips in the Bridger-Teton National Forest.

Wyoming's only heli-skiing operation, running since 1974 over a 305,000-acre permit area south of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. December through April, advanced to expert skiers and riders.

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort's 100-passenger Aerial Tram ("Big Red"), running 4,139 vertical feet from Teton Village to the 10,450-foot Rendezvous summit in nine minutes.

Guided mountain biking tours around Jackson Hole from Hoback Sports, with terrain matched to rider ability across pathways, Grand Teton singletrack, and technical mountain trails.

Major Teton Village ski resort with 2,500+ acres of in-bounds terrain, 4,139 feet of vertical, and year-round programming including the iconic Aerial Tram.

Summer-season UTV (side-by-side) and ATV rentals and guided tours from Jackson and Alpine, Wyoming, on the forest service road and backcountry trail network outside the National Parks.

Winter snowmobile rentals and guided tours from Jackson and Alpine, Wyoming. Self-guided for confident riders or guided for everyone else; popular zones include Togwotee Pass, Greys River, Gros Ventre, and Granite Hot Springs.

Guided fly-fishing service running float and wade trips on the Snake, Green, Salt, and select Yellowstone waters with native cutthroat focus.

Self-guided UTV (summer/fall) and snowmobile (winter) rental shop in Jackson Hole, with helmets, trail maps, and modern fleet for backcountry exploration.

Semi-private Jackson country club with a Robert Trent Jones Jr.-designed 18-hole golf course, tennis, heated pool, fitness center, and Tetons-front Nordic ski track in winter.

Private outdoor shooting facility 5 miles south of Jackson with rifle, pistol, and archery bays. Visitors typically book through Jackson Hole Shooting Experience for guided instruction.

Kayak school and paddle outfitter operating under Rendezvous River Sports, the only authorized kayaking concessioner in Grand Teton National Park, with lessons, trips, and rentals.

Wyoming's longest-running professional theater offering Western-themed dinner-theater musicals in a historic 1915 building a block from the Jackson Town Square.

Snake River rafting outfit for Jackson Hole canyon whitewater (Class II-III) and calmer scenic floats. Half-day trips, May through September.

Private instructor-led multi-gun shooting experiences and long-range rifle sessions on a quiet range 15-20 minutes south of Jackson, with all gear and ammunition provided.

Family-owned naturalist-led wildlife and photography safaris in Grand Teton and southern Yellowstone, year-round, with small-group vehicles and dawn-and-dusk wildlife focus.

Boat shuttle and scenic tours across Jenny Lake in Grand Teton National Park. The shuttle drops hikers at the Hidden Falls/Inspiration Point trailhead. Mid-May through late September.

Locally owned all-season rental shop offering rafts, paddleboards, snowmobiles, ATVs and UTVs, and off-airport 4x4 vehicle rentals.

Family-owned Snake River rafting operator since 1971. Class II-III whitewater through the canyon, scenic floats, and distinctive evening cookout floats.

Family-owned Jackson Hole guided fishing service since 1989. Snake, Green, and Grand Teton/Yellowstone Park waters; fly and spin fishing for all skill levels.

Montana family-owned outfitter running whitewater rafting, scenic floats, ziplines, fly fishing, and tubing on the Gallatin, Yellowstone, and Madison Rivers from Gardiner, Big Sky, and Bozeman.

National Museum of Wildlife Art on a butte overlooking the Elk Refuge north of Jackson. 5,000+ works from 2500 BCE to contemporary, sculpture trail, on-site Palate restaurant.

Jackson Hole-based fly fishing outfitter covering Snake, Green, New Fork, Salt, Fontenelle, and high-country waters across Western Wyoming. Float and walk-wade trips.

Long-running Jackson paddle shop offering Snake River whitewater trips, kayak and SUP instruction, and rentals for kayaks, canoes, SUPs and rafts.

Long-running Snake River rafting operator (since 1964). Guided whitewater trips through the Snake River Canyon (Class II-III) and calmer scenic floats.

Wyoming town and resort community in Lincoln County offering two public golf courses, an RV resort, and a quieter Star Valley basecamp south of Jackson.

Public 9-hole, par 36 golf course between Alta, WY and Driggs, ID with Teton Range views. Casual dress, walk-on access, snack bar.

Specialty Jackson Hole rental shop offering backcountry ski, mountaineering, camping, paddling, and 4x4 camper-rig rentals across summer and winter seasons.

Jackson fairgrounds hosting the annual Teton County Fair in late July plus year-round rodeos, equestrian events, concerts, and community programming.

Public Teton County recreation center with aquatic facility, fitness center, indoor climbing wall, courts, and family programming open year-round.

Year-round guided mountain bike and fat-bike tours in Jackson Hole. Half-day and full-day rides; bike, helmet, transportation handled.

Long-running educational organization in Jackson Hole offering immersive nature, science, and outdoor learning programs across the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

Guided fly-fishing trips on the Snake, Salt, and Yellowstone waters with full gear, lunch, and shuttle included.

50+ year-running Snake River whitewater and scenic-float outfitter operating just south of Jackson with shorter shuttle times than most river operators.

Guided snowshoe tours in Grand Teton National Park, Bridger-Teton, and Targhee-Caribou National Forests. Naturalist-led, since 1989.

30+ year-running sunrise hot-air balloon flights over the Jackson Hole valley with Tetons views, hotel pickup, and post-flight champagne toast.

Private wildlife tours and guided fly-fishing in Grand Teton and Yellowstone, with custom day routing for couples, families, and mixed-interest groups.

Volunteer-run snowmobile community club in Alpine, Wyoming, organizing group rides, trail maintenance, and avalanche safety education for the Alpine and Star Valley area.

Small Wyoming town in Lincoln County at the confluence of the Snake, Greys, and Salt Rivers, 36 miles south of Jackson Hole, anchoring fly-fishing, rafting, and forest-access trips.

Winter fat biking at Turpin Meadow Ranch, on a 20+ km groomed trail network shared with Nordic skiing and snowshoeing. About an hour from Jackson.

Guided walk-and-wade fly fishing on the Buffalo Fork River through Turpin Meadow Ranch. Native cutthroat, less-pressured water, late spring through fall.

Guided horseback riding from Turpin Meadow Ranch into the Bridger-Teton National Forest. Short loops through multi-day pack trips. Summer season.

Daily-groomed Nordic ski trail system at Turpin Meadow Ranch in Buffalo Valley. 20+ km of classic and skate ski tracks, rentals and lessons on site.

Guided snowmobile tours from Turpin Meadow Ranch into the Bridger-Teton National Forest. Half-day and full-day options, all skill levels. Winter only.

Snowshoeing on Turpin Meadow Ranch's 20+ km groomed trail network plus surrounding ranch property. Self-guided or naturalist-guided options.

Non-profit biologist-led wildlife tours in Grand Teton and Yellowstone, year-round, run by Teton Science Schools with revenue supporting their K-12 and adult education programs.

Family-operated guided day tours from Jackson Hole into Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, with hotel pickup, naturalist guides, and dual-park options.