NATIONAL PARKS Grand Teton in a weekend Two to three days in the park can be a life-changing experience. Here’s a flexible this-or-that itinerary to help you plan your perfect getaway. Top Places To Stay With seven lodges, six campgrounds and two RV villages within park boundaries, there are no bad choices for accommodations in Grand Teton. Jenny Lake is the most popular campground; its 49 conifer-shaded tent sites require a reservation, so plan accordingly. Jackson Lake Lodge is the place for views from every window, so it’s also a top choice. Overnight spots fill up early, so be sure to book ahead of time. To learn more about places to camp — in and near Wyoming’s national parks — visit TravelWyoming.com/campsite-ideas. Day 1 Morning: String Lake Loop Hiking or Blacktail Butte Climbing Just under 4 miles round trip, the easy String Lake Loop offers outstanding views of the Cathedral Group. Mountain vistas and lake reflections are particularly breath-taking in morning light, so set that alarm. Or, if you need a little adrenaline with your morning coffee, Blacktail Butte offers 27 rock-climbing routes worth ascending. Afternoon/Evening: Snake River Rafting or Colter Bay Kayaking About 50 miles of the 1,056-mile-long Snake River are within the park, and every inch of the area is brimming with beauty. Hit Schwabacher’s Landing , a launch point for anglers and rafters. Colter Bay Marina is a great place to rent a kayak; tool around for a few hours, then adjourn to Jackson Lake Lodge for dinner. @hawthornephotos JACKSON LAKE LODGE Check Out Wyoming’s Enchanting State Parks & National Forests. Wyoming’s 12 state parks, 26 state historical sites and eight national forests invite both visitors and locals to experience Mother Nature’s finest masterpieces. Learn more at wyoparks. wyo.gov and TravelWyoming.com/ national-forests. Day 2 Morning: Menors Ferry Historic District or Laurance S. Rockefeller Preserve FROM TOP: FLICKR/HAWTHORNEPHOTOS; FLICKR/ANNE. After your active yesterday, start slow. Your self-guided walking tour through Menors Ferry , a perfectly preserved 1894 ghost town, provides a mellow and informative trip back in time to the Old West. Or, beat the crowds with a scenic morning hike in the preserve — a specially designated area of the park with limited traffic. Afternoon/Evening: Jackson Lake Dinner Cruise or Sunset Hike at Oxbow Bend There’s no better way to end your trip than with a little reflection. Cruise to Elk Island for al fresco gourmet dining in the shadow of the peaks. Or, drive to Oxbow Bend to capture Mount Moran shimmering in the Snake River — then head into Moose for a final bite at Dornan’s Chuckwagon . @Anne COLTER BAY MARINA Plan Your Trip. Browse listings for outfitters starting on p. 100 and find places-to-stay listings starting on p. 86. 57
Wyoming Official Travel Guide 2022 Wyoming Official Travel Guide: Page 57
