Salt Lake City to Jackson Hole drive time

4 hours, 42 minutes

Average driving speed: 63.9 mph
Kilometers per hour: 102.9 km/h
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Driving time from Salt Lake City, UT to Jackson Hole

How long is the drive from Salt Lake City, UT to Jackson Hole? The total driving time is 4 hours, 42 minutes.

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The driving time from Jackson, Wyoming to Salt Lake City, Utah is:

4 hours, 36 minutes

Average driving speed: 60.3 mph
Kilometers per hour: 97 km/h
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How long is the drive from Jackson, WY to Salt Lake City, UT? The total driving time is 4 hours, 36 minutes.

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Updated • updatedJul 19, 2021

How long is the drive from Salt Lake City to Jackson?

The direct drive from Salt Lake City to Jackson is 302 mi (486 km), and should have a drive time of 4 hrs 50 mins in normal traffic.

If you’re going on a road trip from Salt Lake City to Jackson, we did the research for you and compiled some great stops along the way — with Ogden and top places to visit like Station Park and Lagoon Amusement Park, or the ever-popular Antelope Island.

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Top city between Salt Lake City and Jackson

The top city between Salt Lake City and Jackson is Ogden. It's less than an hour from Salt Lake City and 4 hours from Jackson.

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Ogden

Ogden is a city north of Salt Lake City, in Utah. It’s a gateway to ski resorts like Snowbasin, Powder Mountain and Nordic Valley. George S. Eccles Dinosaur Park features life-size models and a paleontology lab. Historic 25th Street, once home to Prohibition-era speakeasies, is now a shopping and dining hub. At the street’s western end, Ogden Union Station houses museums explores trains, cars and cowboy history.

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Since you will find yourself not far from Ogden, feel free to visit Union Station (a train depot turned cultural center hosting 3 museums) or Hill Aerospace Museum. Option Two: Salt Flats

Most popular city on this route

5 minutes off the main route, 12% of way to Jackson

The top stops along the way from Salt Lake City to Jackson (with short detours) are Antelope Island, Lagoon Amusement Park, and Lava Hot Springs Foundation World Famous Hot Springs. Other popular stops include Yellowstone Bear World, Idaho Falls River Walk - Greenbelt Trail, and Grand Targhee Resort.

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Antelope Island

Island

Nature & Parks

State Parks

Biggest island in the Great Salt Lake, with a state park for hiking & wildlife like bison.

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If you’d rather see the Great Salt Lake that gives the city its name, it’s a 60-mile drive north to beach-rimmed Antelope Island State Park. The lake is far saltier than the sea, which makes floating in it easy, but you’ll probably have to share the water with rather pungent-smelling brine shrimp. More pleasant is a walk through its peaceful wilderness, home to free-roaming bison (the spectacular roundup is in late October), mule deer, antelope and bighorn sheep, as well as a profusion of migratory birds. Time permitting, linger to see the mountains rendered into silhouette as the sky reddens.

White-sand beaches, birds and buffalo are what attract people to the pretty, 15-mile-long Antelope Island State Park. That’s right, the largest island in the Great Salt Lake is home to a 600-strong herd of American bison (buffalo). The November roundup, for veterinary examination, is a thrilling wildlife spectacle. Hundreds of thousands of migratory birds stop to feast on tiny brine shrimp along the Great Salt Lake’s shore en route to distant lands during fall and spring migrations.

If you’ve landed in Salt Lake City in the morning and have a full day to get to Moab, consider a stop at Antelope Island State Park. You’ll get to see the Great Salt Lake and have a chance to spot wildlife like bison roaming freely.

Head to Antelope Island to see wild bison and, well, antelope. It’s a unique experience. There’s an old ranch you can tour, and if you like hiking, again, there are ample opportunities. Be sure to take a can of Off!

Wow! The views are stunning! Wildlife too -antelopes and bison and abundant bird life! It’s spectacular to see the lake and also the mountains. The beach is vast and can be walked also loads of hiking trails and even a restaurant. Camping in tents and RV’s is also available. Would be a great place for riding bikes. Bring Binoculars to see the diverse birds!

We loved it and took photos of bison with a 800mm lens. Its important to remember to give wildlife their space and watch them from a safe distance.

So many hiking trails, easy and hard. Not too busy, plenty of places to park. Beautiful views.

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Station Park

Upscale mall featuring trendy brand-name stores, a range of restaurants, movie theater & fountain.

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A great and nice outdoor mall especially for Christmas shopping. Clean and safe area with so many different shops. We loved it! There is sufficient parking and an amazing number of different restaurants.

Came shopping here with my wife and daughter. With a portion of my Christmas bonus I wanted to spoil my daughter. I've never been able to do that so it felt real good. We were there most of the day. I got some new gloves from Columbia that were a disappointment. The girls got shoes, clothes and beauty supplies. Great place to go shopping! Highly recommend, thanks Station Park!

Beautiful town center style outdoor mall with lots of upscale dining options We stayed at the Hyatt hotel over there, and had sushi for dinner. Really enjoyed strolling the park at night. They had outdoor seating and there was a stage setup. They must have open air performances.

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5.0(96)

140 N W Union Ave, Farmington, UT 84025, USA

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Lagoon Amusement Park

Amusement park

Water & Amusement Parks

Theme Parks

Seasonal theme park/water park offering thrill rides & live shows, plus a pioneer village & camping.

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It was very fun. Lines were short but took longer due to most rides (particularly roller coasters) having only one car going. We had done the South end's coasters first, leading up in intensity to eventually do Cannibal and the more intense rides at the North end of the park. There were visual staffing shortages and a lot of teenage employees. Food prices were okay for an amusement park, ranging from 5 to about 15 dollars. It does become very crowded in the Midway area with people stopping to stand in the middle of the walkway and you were always bumping into other people. Rides were great and entertaining with different levels of thrill ranging from kid rides to very intense rides. Since this is more of a family park, avoiding Kiddieland is very good, avoiding longer lines and a lot of little children. Overall a very great experience, and since I have a season passport I get to go almost every weekend.

They've really updated the kids area and rides and is just as fun as when I was a kid. Love that they let moms work for season passes as well! Makes the rides go more quickly and smooth too.

I had a lot of fun here! I arrived around 1 and stayed until 9 and still rode most of the coasters. The park wasn't too crowded until the evening time. The rides were thrilling and exciting. Word of warning: this is an amusement park, not a theme park. The theming is not the best here, because this park is meant for exciting thrill rides. Prices were okay, but still a bit on the expensive side. Overall, I enjoyed my experience here and would come here again for just a select few rides. Especially to ride Cannibal a couple more times! If you're a thrill-seaker, this is a must-ride! The initial 105 degree drop produces an unreal feeling I had never felt up to the point of this ride.

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3.5(660)

375 North Lagoon Dr, Farmington, UT 84025, USA

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Hill Aerospace Museum

Free attraction displaying planes, missiles & aerospace gear, plus exhibits on Air Force history.

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What a wonderful way to honor our history! Parking and entrance is free! Clean facilities. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly. Visiting hours are only until 4:00 pm. They also have a gift shop inside. It was not crowded. You just have to deal with the mask Nazis.

This place is incredible! You only get a little glimpse of it from the freeway, but the second you enter, you realize this place is way cooler than you expected! First, they have an SR-71 inside this place! The first stealth plane that flew at 80,000 and could take photographs while flying at mach 3! SUPER COOL!! Next, they have literally hundreds of things to look at including F-16s, an A-10, missiles, bombs, literally, more than 50 full size fighter jets, airplanes, helicopters, and more. You could spend hours here and it only feels like minutes! Plus, they are continuing to develop "Experiences" that let you go inside airplanes, missile silos (replace scaled down) and more. It's just amazing what they have here.

Great place to take your boys to. The Veterans working there are so sweet and eager to share. 1-2 hours to walk through it all. Cute gift shop. Masks were required.

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4.5(637)

7961 Cottonwood St Building 1955, Hill AFB, UT 84056, USA

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Ogden Union Station

Rail museum

Sights & Landmarks

Historic 1920s train station converted to an indoor marketplace with museums, art gallery & eatery.

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Oh man, we love this place so much. What a great museum. My boys are obsessed with the little train models that go around the different tracks. My only negative about this place is that the one man that is often in the Browning gun portion is really not super patient with kids. I want my kids to go to museums and think learning is fun, so I want it to be a positive experience. He hasn’t ever gotten after my kids, but I’ve heard him bark at other kids several times before for doing normal kid things, like asking him a question while he was finishing up a sentence. That type of thing does not fly with that man. And no, kids shouldn’t do that, but they are still learning and I think they could be given some grace. It’s not like they blurted out something irrelevant while he was talking, they were listening to him and learning and interested. Anyway, everything else is great. That dude stresses me out.

Fun place to visit to learn about the history of locomotives 🚂 in Ogden. There is a train exhibit outside that is supper cool- lately the museum has provided entrance to 2 train cars (the military hospital transit and USPS mail carrier). It’s neat to see how life was no too long ago. Great place for kids to explore, and awesome for family photos, particularly during sunset.

I've always loved this building, and that hasn't changed with the years that have gone by since I've last been in the doors. (Almost 30 years). It's a little rougher around the edges, but thankfully Ogden city arts department is moving in and will most definitely provide the care this place deserves. It's rich with history, and beautiful to boot. Anyone in the Ogden area is missing out if they don't stop by

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4.5(279)

Union Station, 2501 Wall Ave, Ogden, UT 84401, USA

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Snowbasin Resort

2002 Winter Olympics site offering classic ski-resort activities & year-round events since 1936.

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Pretty sweet spot. We lucked out and had some of the only fresh powder they’ve seen in a few weeks. So our experience was pretty good. Visibility was a little tough at the time towards the top. I think most runs are ski dominate. But Main Street with minimal traffic was a snowboarders dream. Not remotely a pro, or heavily experienced. But the run was well managed and wide open. Clocked us doing about 40 down through there. Wait times were never longer than maybe 5 minutes, even during the busiest part of the day on a Saturday after a snow dump on Thursday night. Not the largest park. But well managed, quality staff and well groomed runs. Highly recommend if you can get in here with fresh powder.

If you want great skiing, Snowbasin is where you should go! They take great care of their runs by grooming them regularly. Middle Bowl lift was replaced in the 2021 off season. It’s a 5 minute ride to the top! I had so much fun my last couple of visits! I look forward to going again soon.

Superb...Fantastic experience. Very Organized. They had all kinds of Ski Slopes. Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced. 9000 feet high mountain slopes. Ski lifts or closed Gondolas to carry you up the mountain. The Resort is very popular amongst the locals. They have trained instructors. Huge gift shops with lot of items. Huge eatery, Seperate building for rentals. We took a whole day package deal along with Ski lessons and was at a good price. It is about 1 hour drive from Salt Lake City. Ample parking. Lot of warm places to sit with family and enjoy lunch. We loved it as family and would highly recommend the same to other families / Adults.

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4.5(326)

3925 Snowbasin Rd, Huntsville, UT 84317, USA

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Golden Spike National Historical Park

National reserve

Sights & Landmarks

Site of the completion of the transcontinental railroad, this park features working steam trains.

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At the gift house and visitor center everyone was so friendly. There was a 20 min video about the two rails coming together. There was so much fun stuff for all ages. If your going to fallow the rail track road trail make sure you have a couple of days to see everything

We took our two year old son and let him do the Junior Ranger program. A lot of fun! If interested just ask the ranger at the visitor center and they will help you out. The ranger was awesome and the visitor center is small and nice. A lot of interesting history to learn out here. Doing the trip in the winter really shortens the list of things to do here, but there is no crowd midday Friday! (Not sure there is too much of a crowd any day…) Definitely worth the trip! Don’t forget to check out the engine house!

We really enjoyed this! Really awesome ranger too! We loved her passion for the area and her knowledge made this particular experience even better

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4.5(321)

6200 N 22300 W, Corinne, UT 84307, USA

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Powder Mountain

Huge ski area with 154 separate trails, 2 terrain parks & 9 lifts, plus various resort facilities.

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A little hard to go skiing for my first time, but once I got the hang of it, it was sooooo fun. Slopes are awesome size and just so fun and diverse. Went during the night and was absolutely amazing.

Prefer over Park City every time! We live in Florida so only ski 1-2x a year and loved Powder Mountain. First, rentals were great and so easy to get. No line and great service. Staff everywhere was smiling and chatting with us at each left, super friendly and professional. The views and trails were gorgeous, well groomed and they limit how many tickets were sold so we skied ALONE many times down various green and blue trails. Eden has a few decent restaurants but also worth the 25 minute drive to Ogden for 25th street filled with restaurants and bars.

Powder Mountain has something for everyone, blue cruisers, trees and challenging blacks. I went on a Saturday and didn’t wait for more than 3 minutes at most to get on a lift.

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4.5(211)

6965 E Powder Mountain Rd, Eden, UT 84310, USA

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Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge

Wildlife refuge

Nature & Parks

Nature & Wildlife Areas

This bird refuge & marsh area offers a 12-mile auto tour, fishing, hunting & wildlife viewing.

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February visit. Binoculars mandatory. See those black dots on the far ice? They are the bald eagles that you won't see without binoculars. And you will see a lot at certain times. If you are fortunate you will catch one in flight soaring high above. On the way to the loop you may see one on a post so look around as you drive there. We saw two single ones, two groups of two, one group of five that would have made a great photo, many farther away. Thanks to the employee, new to Utah from KY, we changed our mind to take the drive to where bald eagles had been seen. We were able to see 20-30 total -- a sight we'd never enjoyed before and almost missed -- so we can't express how grateful we are to her!

Great place to see Bald Eagles and Herons. The trip from Salt Lake City is a little long, but with coffee and good company you are there it seems in no time. If you go during the winter months, beware! The road around the refuge us a mix of CLAY, GRAVEL, DIRT AND SAND. Your car/SUV will get extremely dirty. Do not wait days to wash it. It won't cone of once it's solid. Use a high powered sprayer to get into every nook and cranny of your cars underside, especially the wheelhousing. I waited a week and it took 2 hours and 30 dollars to get my Tahoe looking new again.

Excellent place, huge collection of birds , all viewable from a driving tour. Recon on 2-3 hours to drive the full circuit.

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2155 W Forest St, Brigham City, UT 84302, USA

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Crystal Hot Springs

Water park

Fun & Games

Campground

Game & Entertainment Centers

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This place was amazing. The springs, themselves, were magical. The facilities at this mineral hot springs could use a little updating. The changing rooms should be clearly defined, as they are close to each other by one wall, and if you are not a local, you can find yourself seeing some human anatomy, you were not prepared to see. The spring itself has several pools of varying temperatures. The largest water holding area is very hot, with the other pools declining in heat, yet hot. Trickles of cold mineral water will refresh you in one area. There is a comfortable cave area. The water is so mineral rich that your body can float effortlessly in any pool. You can pay for the experience daily or purchase a year pass.

The Crystal Hot springs are awesome! I’ve only been here twice, but I’ve enjoyed it so much both times! The slide pass is two dollars more, but it’s definitely worth it! The slides are long and a lot of fun! The variety of pools is fantastic- if you’re feeling too hot, there are a variety of pools that are cooler to allow you to cool down. My one complaint would be that there’s not a lot of shade available in the pool, but it’s hardly a complaint because the pools are so much fun that you don’t notice the lack of shade. The facilities are very nice, and they have individual changing rooms as well as family changing rooms. As a whole, I would definitely say that it is worth a visit!

What a fun place. They tout the highest mineral content of any hot springs. They have various different temperatures in each pool. They even have a cold pool. If you go on the waterslides, the one on the left is much better.

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4.0(147)

8215 UT-38, Honeyville, UT 84314, USA

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Zootah

Zoo

Outdoor Activities

Recreation center

Compact spot for animal spotting features one of the largest collections of birds in the region.

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📅 Date of Visit: 5/1/2021 💬 OVERVIEW - 4.50 This was a fun place to go for a little family outing. As we were visiting from out of town, our friends invited us to come along. It was a good way to kill around an hour. 🗺️ LOCATION - 5 Zootah is found tucked in the back streets of Logan there on 700 South. I'm sure with the use of a GPS or Google Maps you should be able to find it rather easily. 💲 PRICE - N/A Our friends insisted on paying, so I'm not sure the price, but I would assume it isn't outlandish. 🐦 PRODUCTS/SERVICES - 4 Well in this case, the products would be the animals. It was fun to feed the ducks 🦆, which bombarded us as we entered. They only had one thing on their mind: food. While Zootah is a zoo, I'd guess about 80% of the attraction are primarily of the foul nature, so if you're looking for any other exotic animals outside of birds 🦢, you'll be severely disappointed. All the same it was fun enough. 📢 POINTERS/PERKS - N/A You can purchase some bird food as you enter to feed the birds 🦅. The white bird 🦜, towards the gift shop will bop its head up and down if you do it, it is good at mimicry. 👩 EMPLOYEES - N/A Didn't really see any employees nor interact with any so there's that...

As I understand, the cost increased this year from $5 to $6. You will get to see a variety of animals, however mostly birds of many varieties. For another $1 you can get a bag of food to feed the numerous free-roaming ducks and geese. It's a great way to spend about hour, or more if you'd like. We were able to pet a couple small animals and hang out with goats and a sheep. (Maybe check the schedule for the times for this.) I'm from out of state but my daughter comes here several times a year. This was my second visit.

This little zoo is perfect for what it is. It’s a nice place to take a walk feed the ducks, and just enjoy the outdoors. Also the black swan swam right up to us and it was the most majestic experience I’ve had with such a beautiful animal.

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4.0(110)

419 W 700 S, Logan, UT 84323, USA

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Utah State University

Public university

Sights & Landmarks

Set at the mouth of a canyon, this scenic 1888 research university is near trails & climbing routes.

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Aggies! A beautiful campus tucked up in the mountains. There are trees everywhere and open fields to play sports or lounge around on a nice warm day. There are a lot of events going on campus wide to keep you busy. What is really great is how the entire community rallies around the university. It is a very unique dynamic and very very fun!

I'm just about to graduate with a Master's Degree and have loved my entire experience here. Awesome new buildings, cool old buildings, great professors, and great students who make for great campus life. And you can't leave out the superb outdoor recreation available all around. The PE classes are a blast! To anybody coming to USU I highly suggest taking up rock climbing, mountain biking, trail running, and skiing/snowboarding. There's even a new ski resort opening up that is only 19 minutes away. They just opened up the ARC (Aggie Recreation Center) and my wife and I love the rock climbing and everything else that is available in there. Complete party, great place to learn to become a learner, fun professors, useful clubs and student organizations, all around great place to get your degree or degrees.

Going to school here is great! There is tons to do really close to campus. The town is small, but very diverse classes are not too big when getting into your major. Online program is wonderful!

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4.5(157)

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Wind Caves Trailhead

Hiking area

Outdoor Activities

Hiking Trails

Starting spot for a popular 1.8-mi. hike up to a dramatic viewpoint with arched rock formations.

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Easy smooth trail to follow. The only challenge was the elevation gain. Otherwise it was nice and easy. Unfortunately we went on a weekend so it was a bit crowded…as expected. Not terrible but I’m certain it would be really nice on a weekday. Worth the short hike. Interest view and caves for your effort. Recommend.

Excellent hike in the east mountains not fair from Logan. The hike is decent and contains excellent views throughout the journey with the caves at the end worth the hike

I'm new to hiking and I would recommend this trail for beginner I think. I did fell down coming down (embarass). Other than that advise trail can be muddy/slushy due to snow and rain. But hey FTW I did enjoy it.

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4.5(111)

Wind Caves, Logan, UT 84341, USA

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Downata Hot Springs

Resort hotel

Nature & Parks

Basic wood cabins with private bathrooms in a simple resort offering pools, casual dining & a spa.

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We had a great time and enjoyed the value of their Baby It's Cold Outside special. I could smell the freshly baked cinnamon rolls from the parking lot! The delicious soup was homemade chicken noodle. The servers were friendly and made us feel welcome, as always. Of course we spent plenty of time soaking and relaxing. I just love this place.

My wife and I recently visited Downata for the first time. We specifically did the "steak and soak" which involved a ribeye dinner and a soak in the hot pools. For starters, the staff was friendly and helpful throughout the experience, from making reservations earlier in the day, to the great service received during dinner. The food was surprisingly good. From the bread, to the different butters, salad, perfectly-cooked steak, baked potato, chicken alfredo, and cheesecake; it was all fantastic and exceeded expectations. The changing rooms were clean and well kept, and provided all the amenities needed. The soaking pools were warm but not uncomfortably so. We hadn't planned on staying in the pools for long, but we ended up spending the better part of 2 hours in them. There's no better way to enjoy hot pools than on a cold rainy/snowy night. Overall a fantastic experience. We'll definitely be making it at least an annual date night. Highly recommended!

What a hidden gem! Our daughter told us about this hot springs and we decided to check it out and am sure glad we did. Nice facilities, wonderful pools and no crowds. Doesn't get much better than that!

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3.5(71)

25900 S Downata Rd, Downey, ID 83234, USA

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Maple Grove Hot Springs

Hot spring hotel

Spas & Wellness

Campground

Convenience store

Hostel

Retreat center

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We booked this trip on a whim. And are happy we did. We were looking for a quick getaway within driving distance to SLC. A friend told me about Maple Grove Hot Springs, and explained it was under new ownership (within the past couple of years) and the experience had been improved. We booked the Pine Cabin for our family of four. The cabin was cozy and comfortable. The bedding was lovely and the room came with some incense to burn and a large jar of mineral spring water from the property. The room was also equipped with small wood burning stove, a coffee table, 2 chairs and 2 ottomans. With the endless supply of wood, we were able to keep our cabin warm and absolutely delightful. The hot springs were magical. The kiddos preferred the pool, while the hubby and I preferred the rock pools. The views throughout the property are breathtaking! Being right on the river is completely serene. The property including the pools, walkways and bath house are kept clean and well stocked with supplies. The staff was warm and welcoming! I felt like everyone that walked on the property was appreciated and made to feel comfortable. My only complaint is that I wish we would have stayed 3 nights, rather than 2. But, we are already looking at dates to come back.

We booked ourselves a night at the Forest Yurt and it exceeded our expectations. It was very nice and comfortable. We felt pampered. Greg and Ellen were such amazing hosts and made sure we had everything we needed. The hot springs were well maintained and clean. The scenery was worth every penny by itself. Thank you for such a wonderful stay.

I absolutely loved the atmosphere here! The staff was extremely helpful and so nice. The Juniper Yurt was clean, comfortable and stylish! However., the bed was a bit unstable. Not necessarily for a big guy like my fiancé. We will definitely be back!!

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4.0(28)

11386 Oneida Narrows Rd, Thatcher, ID 83283, USA

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Lava Hot Springs Olympic Swimming Complex

Water park

Water & Amusement Parks

Public swimming pool

Swimming pool

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Great place for the whole family! We loved the slides and towers! The 3rd platform is a MUST! Just don't do a belly flop! 😕 The diving boards are great and it's fun to see people do some amazing tricks. Great area for little kids as well as for the Irish red heads who need an indoor pool in the heat of the day. There's a diving board and rock wall to climb is a well. Lots of fun here!

Great stop for the whole family. $10 - $12 entrance fee Possitives Lots of grass to sit on and relax. Several diving boards and platforms from 2 feet to 40 feet 4 seated lifeguards outside A little kids splash area Inside and outside pools Large slides for thise seeking a thrill Clean bathrooms and showers Negatives Parking is a bit crowded and none for RVs...best to find a camp ground and walk or drive to this location No FOOD or drinks so be sure to bring your own. No Alchohol...it would be nice to sip on a beer...but oh well...rules are rules...LOL

We went in February, so this is about the indoor pool area only. Very nice, clean and well maintained facilities. Indoor pool with diving board and mini basketball hoops. I recommend diving toys and floating balls for catch. Kiddie pool is basically an indoor splash Park with very warm water- perfect for the little ones. Hot tub was extremely hot so you either won't be able to stay in long or won't be able to get in at all. Vending machines for soda, and behind the ticket counter there are some snacks available for purchase. There is no place to sit in the lobby area to eat food.

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4.5(116)

195 N Center St, Lava Hot Springs, ID 83246, USA

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Lava Hot Springs Foundation World Famous Hot Springs

Natural hot springs offering several outdoor pools with different temperature levels, plus a shop.

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This place was very wonderful. The nice thing is they have pools with different temperature for 105 to 112 degrees F. The have indoor and outdoor lockers the indoor lockers are smaller than the outdoor ones The out door locker can fit a large gym bag the cost of the large locker is 1$ and the indoor locker is 50 cents.

I went to this place 2 times in the last week on our family road trip. I found it very clean and well maintained with the amount of people that go through there. It has a ton of visitors each day I was there. We did bring 3 of our children and they all liked it as well. There are strict rules about splashing and actual swimming etc. Which I find nice for the atmosphere it's trying to breed. Would definitely suggest going there I'd you are able to.

It's my first time going to a hot spring and I was surprised at how fun it was. The hotest pool was at 115 degrees, while the coolest one was at 105, it was nice with the weather being so cold to have the two temperature s balance out.

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430 Main St Ste.A, Lava Hot Springs, ID 83246, USA

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Museum of Clean

Modern museum showcasing exhibits on historic cleaning techniques & tools, with brooms, tubs & more.

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The Museum of Clean is a really fun experience. The displays are clever and informative, with just enough “potty humor” to please even the most conservative of crowds. There are lots of interactive displays that leave you wondering just how anyone managed to have a clean house before a fusion vacuum and modern plumbing. The museum imparts the idea of being clean, not just how to clean. Definitely a worthwhile visit if you have a free afternoon.

Most highly recommend this delightful, unique museum! You will not regret it! They also have things for children. I loved all the history and creativity found there. Thanks Don for your vision to a truly enjoyable place. I took over 100 pictures, but here are some. I loved the sculptures, art gallery, clean orchestra, the vacuum floor, etc!

May not have been something I was terribly interested in, but once I stepped inside this huge museum, the passion of the owner, Don Aslett was quite apparent. He has dedicated his life to building a world wide cleaning Co, writing books, and collecting thousands of rare cleaning items such as vacuums, brooms, mops, etc. and placing them on display. The staff was very friendly and as a Harvest Host guest, we are thankful for the night's stay.

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711 S 2nd Ave, Pocatello, ID 83201, USA

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Idaho Potato Museum & Potato Station Cafe

Exhibits on the history & cultivation of potatoes in a former train depot with a cafe & gift shop.

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Excellent experience! Everything you want to know about Idaho potatoes is in this museum! Definitely worth the stop! #idahopotaotes

Very interesting. Well maintained and super clean. Who knew there was so much to learn about the humble potato. Even the building itself is interesting Great value!

We had an excellent visit except when leaving the girl closing the museum was rude. As we were leaving the museum (through the gift shop). She told us ‘I’m locking up now’. It was uncomfortable - I tried to explain that we weren’t trying to enter the museum and that we were leaving after viewing. There’s also a cafe here. I ordered some yummy fries and my partner ordered chili fries. If it weren’t for the rude service when we were exiting I would definitely recommend visiting this place if you have an hour so spare. Also if you’re from out of state you get a free instant potato packet. If you have AAA or military ID they offer a small discount on admission.

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130 NW Main St, Blackfoot, ID 83221, USA

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Idaho Falls Zoo at Tautphaus Park

A broad range of international animals on display, plus a petting zoo & bird aviary, spring to fall.

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You can never go wrong with a guick trip to this zoo. My grandson loves it here and enjoys seeing all his "friends". We come here enough that he knows where all his favorites are. The animals are all well cared for and the enclosures are very natural looking. This year there are at least 3 new babies!

This Zoo is extremely affordable and worth the money. You get to see lots of wildlife, even when some animals aren't in the outside enclosures. This was a good use of my afternoon/a few hours, and I'll likely come again

This place was a lot bigger than I expected and it was really well kept. Normally zoo's stink but I didn't smell anything until I hit the zebras! Very impressed with their collection of animals, cleanliness and informative signs! First time my daughter got to see any animals and we both had a blast! From seeing our favorite animals (flamingos and donkeys), learning about new animals and feeding goats- it was the perfect way to spend family time! Thank you so much guys!

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2940 Carnival Way, Idaho Falls, ID 83402, USA

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Museum of Idaho

Established in 2003, this museum features exhibits on science & regional history, plus archives.

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Went for the last day of the BodyWorlds: Animal Inside Out exhibit. It was way cool. After going through that exhibit, my boyfriend and I walked through the rest of the museum. I enjoyed it. I would definitely go back for future exhibits.

What a true treat stopping at this museum was. I learned so much about the state of Idaho, from the native American Indian tribes to the farming history to the types of gems that can be found in the state, etc. The stuffed animals on display were fascinating, as were the storefront displays with information about certain items. I could tell that whoever contributed to putting the displays together cared a great deal about what he/she was doing. The native American Indian artifacts were incredible! I enjoyed seeing so much handcrafted materials as well as the artifacts of people who lived on the homesteads in the state in the past. Learning about some of the plants that grow in the area peaked my interest, and there was a great description of the sagebrush that I came across. Everything was intriguing at the Museum of Idaho. It was a trip well worth it, in my opinion and I would go back again. There's quite a bit to see.

Well what is to say about this museum, it does change so thus review can be a hard one! Currently on 10-18-2021 the exhibit is "Animals Inside out" and I must say it was super cool! I've never had a bad experience or tour of what's been in the museum ever so, I suggest the museum to anyone visiting, passing through, looking to kill time, or even just the joy of museums! They have a great section (large) about Idaho falls, filled with so much information, and the staff is always friendly.

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200 N Eastern Ave, Idaho Falls, ID 83402, USA

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Idaho Falls River Walk - Greenbelt Trail

Park

Sights & Landmarks

Points of Interest & Landmarks

Expansive green space on the banks of the river, offering benches, sculptures & views of the falls.

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So nice!!! Glad we stopped by on this beautiful spot on their city while on our way to Yellowstone..it was gloomy tho and the pic taken late Sept 2021, lots of restaurant and hotel around nice bike path too..

Enjoyed the river walk immensely. Saw both at night and in the morning. Trails are well maintained with plenty of seating and unique benches.

The green belt is wonderful. It’s very peaceful. I only wish it were longer and that people would do a better job cleaning up after their dogs.

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525 River Pkwy, Idaho Falls, ID 83402, USA

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Yellowstone Bear World

Wildlife park

Zoos & Aquariums

Drive-thru wildlife tours, a petting zoo with public feeding times & kids’ rides open April-October.

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Even though Bear World is in Rexburg, Idaho, it made the list because many people drive by it on their way to West Yellowstone. Bear World gives you a chance to see bears in a way different than anywhere else. You drive through and see free roaming bison, wolves, black bears, grizzlies, and elk.

It's a neat place, most of the bears here are former actor/performance animals, or descendants of said bears, so they cannot be in the wild. Place offers a few different ways to see them as well. (Drive thru the park in your own vehicle, or use their truck to toss them food, as well as a small petting zoo for the kids.)

Wow! We went during Cubpalooza last week. The kids loved it and want to go back again. They have amusement rides that are included with admission. The bears were very active and the cubs were 100% adorable.

At first glance, the price seems really steep being $24 an adult but once you realize just how many animals are actually offered either to see (bison, elk, bears, moose etc.) or to pet at the petting zoo (deer, goats, pigs etc.) I soon understood why! This place was so cool driving in with all of the big bears, elk and bison! Not to mention the adorable petting zoo and amusement park which is also built into the admission price! Also, their fudge in the giftshop? Delicious!! Absolutely worth a visit at least once! My family had a wonderful trip and we will be back! Thanks guys! Very impressed.

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6010 S 4300 W, Rexburg, ID 83440, USA

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Teton Pass

Mountain pass

Outdoor Activities

Hiking Trails

This mountain pass in the Teton Range connects Jackson Hole valley to the Teton Valley.

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CUTEST SNOWY VIBES!! good for ski/snowboard. be careful though! trails are not to be hiked on w out proper gear. tread carefully!

Mountain snow! Needed backcountry ski's for sure!

There are 3 semi-truck parking spaces at the top, depending on snow conditions (eastbound). Not sure I'd blindly follow google maps and pull a travel trailer over it again - best to drive the extra 20 miles (from Idaho Falls) and detour through Palisades/Alpine - is also how we returned. We followed a loaded dump truck into Wilson who's brakes were smoking - I bet he messed his pants. The view at the top is spectacular. I tip my hat to iron-man bike riders who make the climb while sucking vehicle exhaust and dodging cars driven by Indy/F1 wanna be's. Video is of my 2002 5.4l F150 pulling a 23ft TT (~5500lbs), turning ~6000rpm.

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Teton Raptor Center

Non-profit organization

Nature & Parks

Education center

Research institute

Wildlife rescue service

Nature & Wildlife Areas

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Nature is something Jackson Hole has in abundance, and nature is most definitely the star of the show at the wonderful Teton Raptor Center. Via its mission statement of advancing raptor conservation through education, research, and rehabilitation, it offers visitors a fascinating glimpse into the lives of these majestic birds of prey. If your budget can stretch to it, booking a spot on the $149 Feathered Float raptor viewing experience is something you won’t forget in a hurry.

On Tuesdays and Wednesdays during the summer, the Teton Raptor Center offers presentations at 5 p.m. on the Village Commons in Teton Village. Each week, avian educators from the center bring two birds of prey, such as great horned owls, eagles, and hawks.

A must if you are in Jackson WY!! Don’t miss this!! I learned a lot from Amanda. She did a great job! The little eastern screech owl stole my heart! She is so so cute!!

Learned about raptor conservation thru rehabilitation, education & research. A gift of any size continues to help RAPTORS.

Great raptor show put on by some phenomenal people! If you are interested in learning about raptors and are in the area during one of the shows, you don't want to miss it!

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5450 WY-22, Wilson, WY 83014, USA

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Teton Valley Lodge

Laid-back, all-inclusive fishing resort set on a river offering fly-fishing trips & a fly shop.

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We enjoyed a fabulous meal at one of Teton Valley Lodges private events. The staff was extremely friendly and the chef treated us to a phenomenal 3 course dinner. If you get the chance to participate in one of these events I would highly recommend it!

Great stay with modern room design, large tv and fantastic and friendly host Brenda! Be it skiing at Grand Targhee, hiking around the Tetons or fly-fishing Teton Creek, this is a great place to stay!

Wonderful staff. Amazing food, great views, knowledgeable and friendly guides. You don't need to know how to fly fish. You will catch many beautiful trout of varying types as well as other fun native species. My wife had never fly fished in her life and really enjoyed herself over three nights and two days at the lodge. The cabins are large and comfortable. Water pressure was great haha. There are cute puppies running around. The staff takes care to get to know you. Our first guide helped me improve my dry fly presentation and I was amazed as trout rose to sip my fly on top water. I won't spoil the other wonderful surprises in store. Our second guide taught us casting techniques for a heavier rig on a larger river to target the fatties. My wife out fished me again catching native cutthroats, cutbows, rainbows and browns. We saw moose and baldies and enjoyed over-stuffed lunch boxes on the river at scenic locations. The guides went above and beyond to make the experience the best ever. I would 100% recommend this place to new and experienced anglers.

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3733 Adams Rd, Driggs, ID 83422, USA

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Grand Targhee Resort

Resort hotel

Nature & Parks

Slopeside rooms & suites, plus a spa, 4 restaurants, a heated outdoor pool & guided snowshoe tours.

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Just 42 miles from Jackson, Grand Targhee offers 2,602 skiable acres and five lifts near the town of Alta. If you love to make fresh tracks, this Wyoming ski area is for you. Most of the resort features ungroomed, off-piste, intermediate riding.

We had a great time at Grand Targhee. We were there on a weekend after three days at Jackson Hole. The parking lot was full on the Saturday but there were no real crowds on the hill except for a few lift lines here and there. Sunday was much quieter. We arrived at 830am and got parking right up front. Beautiful place with great terrain. It was a really nice change of pace from Jackson Hole which definitely feels like the "big city" of skiing by comparison. I can't wait to get back on a powder day. The next time I come I will bring my XC gear too as the track looks phenomenal from up above on the hill.

Honestly one of my favorite 'off the map' resorts. Always a great place to grab some powder caches, friendly staff with a mom and pop feel. They do have a hotel at the mountain if that is your fancy. Prices are resonable and planning on some serious upgrades over the 2023 winter!

The Grand Targhee Resort provided the perfect place for our guys trip this year. The accommodations were simple & clean with comfortable beds and worked well with our group. If we had a wish list a kitchenette and better Wi-Fi (worked fine Sunday and Monday, but terrible otherwise) would have been included, but otherwise everything was covered. Plan for little to no cell service. The skiing was first class with decent vert and lots of terrain. Even with heavy fog on top you can escape to a lower lift. This place would be incredible on a powder day! A highlight for our group was the excellent food, service and drinks we received at the Branding Iron. A special thanks to our favorite bartender Evan and her team for making every effort to ensure our experience was a great one! We will be back.

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3300 Ski Hill Rd, Alta, WY 83414, USA

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Dry Ridge Outfitters

Horseback riding service

Tours

Horseback Riding Tours

Nature & Wildlife Tours

Multi-day Tours

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We recently returned from a five day Yellowstone pack trip. I would say it was a trip of a lifetime but I am definitely going back!! The friendliest, most patient, and entertaining staff. We were truly blessed to see parts of the Yellowstone not seen by many. Beautiful back country, waterfalls, landscapes and night skies. The horses were amazing, patient, gentle and well suited for different levels. The food was superb. Kevin, Debbie, Greg and Lacey were the best. They did everything to make sure everyone had a great time. I would say don't miss this trip but please don't take my spot!!!

What a blast! If you are looking to take a day trip adventure on horseback in the beautiful mountains, do not look any further. This was such a memorable experience with my family. Deb and Kevin were professional, knowledgeable, kind, and patient with these city slickers. The horses were sure footed and gentle as we traversed through lush trails and opening up to an amazing vista. I would highly recommend and definitely plan to book again when we come back. Thank you Deb and Kevin! The best!

The 5-day pack trip to Tetons was fantastic!  Deb and Kevin are warm and friendly.  They are patient with the young and the old (our group was aged 13 to 70) , the experienced and the complete novice.  The mountains are breathtakingly beautiful. The horses were sure footed and forgiving.  Boone the wonder dog was friendly and loving and everyone wanted to take the Australian shepherd home.  I would use Dry Ridge outfitters again and again.  Saddle bags nicely hold trail gear, like water bottles, binoculars, or a trail snack.  There is much to do when getting ready in the morning or after a ride, but people can do as little or much as they are comfortable with.  Everyone in our group gladly helped groom and saddle with particular care for their own horse for the week.  Bring a pair of work gloves getting the horses ready, they are not needed for riding.  The cooking was great, and it was nice not having to worry about helping with that task, Greg was a terrific camp cook for our trip -- master of the dutch oven.  Our trip was in mid August and the fields were covered in blooming wildflowers and virtually no bugs!

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12500 Reece Rd, Felt, ID 83424, USA

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Inspiration Point

Vista

Nature & Parks

Geologic Formations

Popular lakefront viewpoint accessible by a 2.2-mi. ascending hike or a boat across Jenny Lake.

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You’ll find short and simple trails leading you to Hidden Falls and Inspiration Point. Escape the crowds by continuing on past Inspiration Point to Lake Solitude. From the boat landing, Lake Solitude is around 14 miles round trip with 2,400 feet of elevation gain. It makes for a longer day, but traveling below the jagged peaks of Cascade Canyon provides very different scenery from the prior day in Death Canyon.

A side road branches off North Rim Dr to reach busy Inspiration Point, which offers an overview of the length of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone and a small section of the Lower Falls. There are a few steps to descend – and there used to be more, before the old lookout point fell (literally) victim to the canyon’s relentless erosion. The site was renovated in 2018.

The beautiful hike to Inspiration Point can be a little difficult for inexperienced hikers. It is a 5.8-mile round trip. You can reduce it by less than half by taking the lake shuttle for a 2.2-mile hike.

DAY 9 – GRAND TETONS NATIONAL PARK & JENNY’S LAKE HIKE TO INSPIRATION POINT 7.5 Miles RT Gains 250 ft 6910 ft elevation

Inspiration point hike combined with the Hidden falls hike is a must do thing inside the Grand Tetons national park. For the trailhead you need to travel by car to the Jenny lake visitor center inside the park. This lake is so calm and has a pristine blue color especially early in the morning thats instantly relaxing. From here there are two options. You can take a boat shuttle to the other end of the lake and start the hike or else take a trail around the lake ( which adds an additional 3 miles to your total hike) to reach the same point at the other end of the lake. We reached before the first boat service started for the day and so we chose to take the trail to reach the diametrically opposite side of the lake from the visitor center. This portion of the trail is fairly flat and easy. Once you reach the other end of the lake, we went along the trail that took us to the Inspiration point where you can get beautiful panoramic views of the Tetons ranges behind you as well as the Jenny lake in front. There are nice spots to sit and relax here as well. We continued further where the trail takes you deep into the Teton ranges. This was really gorgeous and I really enjoyed it. The trail to the Inspiration point is moderately difficult especially because it gets narrow in certain sections and also because it has steps quick forces you to lift your legs for each stride. Also there are switchbacks which combined with the steps can easily make one tired. However there can be mild breezes that blow your way which is very refreshing. On the way back we went to the hidden falls which was beautiful and the water was the right temperature ( not too cold not too hot). After the hike, we took the ferry back ( there is option to just take one way ticket for the ferry) to the visitor center. Once you get out of the Jenny lake visitor center, it joins a scenic drive loop road around the park where you can get majestic views of the Grand Tetons ranges. The two places we stopped to get the best photographs were the mountain lookout and the cascade look out. Be careful inside the parks and also on the hikes since this is bear nation and you are most likely to find them especially if you are hiking early in the morning.

My husband and I snowshoed all the way to Hidden Falls and Inspiration Point yesterday. Unfortunately, because the snow covered most of the trails and we came out on the first day it opened, we were unable to find the Jenny Lake Trailhead from the South entrance that hugs the left side of the lake. Instead we took the trail that looks like the black dotted line more on the left on the AllTrails map (the Western leg of the Hidden Falls loop trail). We followed the tracks of other snowshoes. It takes you up the mountain to incredible views of the lake along the way. Just be aware that at one point, you’re essentially walking across a double black diamond slope over 3-4 feet of snow. After seeing the falls and Inspiration Point, we tried to find the trail that hugs the lake on our way back South (we decided not the do the whole loop around Jenny Lake since it was going to rain), but found bear tracks and decided to turn around and go back the same way we came from. It was difficult to hike this with snowshoes, so it would be incredibly challenging to attempt this without at this time. The bridges that cross the river were also covered in 4 feet of snow.

I would not qualify this as a challenging hike as others have posted, but your personal fitness will affect your ability to do this hike. It is rocky and requires stable footwear with a cushioned footed. The crowds are insane. Just hike it already as the ferry line gets backed up quick and by the time you rode across, you could have been there and nearly back again. We hiked the entire Lake Trail before coming up here and continuing on to Cascade Canyon. This was a scenic view. Good, and worth the effort if you're here. The views in Cascade Canyon are even better though, so push on if you are able.

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Upper Mesa Falls

A viewing platform offers a close view of this powerful 10-story waterfall along the Snake River.

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After you head out of Big Sky, your next stop would be West Yellowstone. Take note that if you need gas, get it in Big Sky. There is nothing between Big Sky and West Yellowstone.

We live so close (Rexburg) that I can't believe we haven't been up here before. Although seeing it in fall colors made for a heck of a first impression. I've been posting photos on social media from around Idaho this week, yet these photos of Mesa Falls seem to generate the biggest, most positive response. Maybe my out-of-state friends (like me, until this visit) didn't know such an impressive falls was here. The trail is easy, and I like both the accessible option and the stairs option. Whoever designed the observation points did a great job. and everything is maintained perfectly. We will definitely be bringing out of state visitors up here, now that we know how beautiful this place is. $5 per car, or our interagency annual pass got us in for free.

Cool Falls on the way to Yellostone National Park, the trails are really well maintained too along with visitor center …

Great place to see an amazing water fall. Easy trail on a wood walking path.

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