Jackson Hole

Jackson Hole is a mecca for the outdoor enthusiast .  There are endless opportunities to explore and experience the great outdoors, while at the same time having all the amenities of the resort town of Jackson.  Whether it is hiking in Yellowstone or Grand Teton National Parks, rafting the mighty Snake River, fishing in one the many streams and lakes or biking one of the many trails, there exists activities for all ages and abilities.  At night, enjoy the world-class dining opportunities and nightlife that rivals any resort town.  

Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) is located 10 miles north of town.  It is the only municipal airport within a national park.  There are direct flights from many major metropolitan areas including Atlanta, Chicago Minneapolis, Dallas, Denver, Los Angeles and Salt Lake.  There is also regular bus shuttle service from Salt Lake City and Idaho Falls.  

Jackson Hole is surrounded by several mountain ranges: the Teton Range to the west, the Snake River range to the southwest, the Gros Ventres to the east and the North Winds and Yellowstone to the north.

When people hear about Jackson Hole, the range that first comes to mind is the Tetons. One of America's youngest ranges, the Tetons boast a dramatic collection of steep and jagged peaks. With no foothills on the eastern side of the range, the peaks appear all the more breathtaking. They look and feel overwhelmingly close.

To the south, the valley ends abruptly at the northern end of the Snake River canyon. The canyon starts about 10 miles south of Jackson Hole.

The Gros Ventre Mountain range is much older, wider and more rolling than the Teton range. It has great expanses of wilderness where one might not cross the road for dozens of miles.

Daytime temperatures in the summer average in the 70's and 80's.  It is not uncommon to have periods when temps reach the upper 80s and lower 90s. 

Evenings can be chilly, dropping down into the 50s or colder, especially in June and September. Afternoon thundershowers can be intense as they travel quickly across the valley.