Pathways

Fortunately, for locals and visitors alike, Teton County has many miles of multi-use paved pathways. Walkers, bikers, skaters, rollerbladers, ski-bladers, horseback riders, parents with strollers all share this fabulous alternative route to get to where they are going. For a detailed map of our pathway system go to: www.tetoncounty.org/pathways

 

Name Your Game

Here is a sampling of what you can get out and do during your summer stay in Jackson Hole

·        Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks are here for the exploring! For more rmation go to: www.nps.gov

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·        Biking: Rent equipment and get trail tips at Hoback Sports (307.733.5335)

o       Mountain biking – there are trails galore! A favorite among locals is Cache-to-Game (That’s Cache Creek to Game Creek)

o       Road biking – feeling fit? Try climbing Teton Pass on the newly-paved Millennium Trail

·        Climbing:

o       If you and your kids already know how to climb and it happens to be raining, visit Teton Rock Gym (307.733.0707). And, a new climbing gym is coming in Spring of 2007

o       If you’re up for a more technical challenge (e.g., The Grand), contact Exum Mountain Guides (307.733.2297) or Jackson Hole Mountain Guides (307.733.4979)

·        Golf: Teton Pines and Jackson Hole Golf and Tennis are in our area; The Links is a 40 minute drive

·        Fly Fishing: WorldCast Anglers (1.800.654.0676 or 307.733.6934) is among the top notch angling outfits here. Also, Jack Dennis (307.733.3270) and Reel Women Fly Fishing Adventures (208.787.2657). Consult Yellow Pages for other options.

·        Gyms/Fitness Centers:  Bell Fitness (307.7345878) is located next to the nearest grocery store. Other options include, Jackson Hole Athletic Club (307.734.7737) and Teton Sports Club (307.733.7004)

·        Personal Trainers – Ask at the gyms, or call One-to-One Wellness (307.734.2808)

·        Hiking

o       in town local favorites: Snow King Mountain, Game Creek, Cache Creek and High School Butte

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o       Grand Teton National Park – there are numerous possibilities! Among the popular ones: Jenny Lake loop, Bradley-Taggart Lake, String Lake

o       Pick up a hiking guide book at the local bookstore

·        Horseback riding/Llama treks:  there are dozens of outfits from which to choose! Please consult the Yellow Pages

·        Kayaking: Snake River Kayak and Canoe (307.733.9999 or 734.9795), and Jackson Hole Kayak School (307.733.2471) will set you up with rentals and lessons

o       Sea kayak on Jackson Lake, Jenny Lake, String Lake,or Yellowstone Lake

o       White water kayak on the Snake River

·        Teton County Library boasts a great children’s area with toddler storytime two times a week and very good general adult services (periodicals, Internet, etc.)

·        Pilates/Yoga:  The Pilates Place (307.732.2292) is located next to the nearest grocery store. Yes! You can bike there on the pathway. Check Yellow Pages for local Yoga studios

·        Swimming pools:

o       Indoor, in town at the Teton County Recreation Center; do laps or relax in the Jacuzzi while the kids play in the Olympic size pool, zoom down the big slide or paddle around in the the toddler pool; lifeguards on duty

o       Outdoor, day use at Jackson Lake Lodge; about $5 adults, $2 children; full snack bar or BYOFood, picnic area; big pool and kiddie pool; play area with jungle gym; lifeguards on duty

·        Skateboarding: Colosseum Skate Park is located nearby at 3590 South Park Drive and their number is 307.734.7267. Boardroom of Jackson Hole is the local board shop (307.733.8327)

·        Snake River white water and scenic float trips are offered by several outfits – Jackson Whitewater, Barker-Ewing, and Charlie Sands to name a few. Try a Google search to find the one that floats your boat!

 

Other Family Activities and Entertainment for SUMMER 2007

·        Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce www.jacksonholechamber.com

·        Grand Teton Music Festival – see www.gtmf.org for 2007 season tickets and schedule

·        Family Restaurants: Rendezvous Bistro, Calico Italian Restaurant, Nikai Asian Grill and Sushi Bar

·        Adult Dining: Old Yellowstone Garage, Eleanor’s Cuvée, Snake River Grill

·        4^th of July – morning parade in Town, afternoon of Music in the Hole, and Fireworks at night

·        Rodeo every Wednesday and Saturday night during summer

·        Teton County Fair – check out the 2007 schedule at www.tetoncountyfair.com

·        Bar J Chuckwagon and Original Western Show. Go to www.barjchuckwagon.com

·        Bar-T-5 Covered Wagon Cookout and Wild West Show (1.800.772.5386)

·        Stagecoach rides and Shoot Out Gang on Town Square during summer

·        Center for the Arts – performance art and more!

·        Off Square Theater – check local paper for what’s on stage

·        Movie/Cinemas: The Teton, Pearl Street Cinema, and MovieWorks. For location and latest showings: 307.733.4939

 

Local Newspapers

There are 2 and you can check them out on the web at: www.planetjh.com (Planet Jackson Hole) and www.jhnewsandguide.com (Jackson Hole News and Guide)

 

Note: Suggestions of services, rentals, activities listed on this website—from bike rentals to kayak lessons to Pilates instruction and everything in between—are just that. They are neither endorsements nor advertisements for any of these businesses or activities.