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. JACKSON LAKE @outpostjh 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 breathtaking 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. TOP PLACES TO STAY IN GRAND TETON 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 TravelWY.com/campsites. JACKSON LAKE LODGE @pam_shoots DAY 2: MORNING MENORS FERRY HISTORIC DISTRICT OR LAURANCE S. ROCKEFELLER PRESERVE 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. PLAN YOUR TRIP. Browse listings for places to stay starting on p. 81 and find outfitters starting on p. 95. 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 . TRAVELWYOMING.COM 49
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