4-Night Yellowstone Adventure

Day 2

Included Unique Activities

Jenny Lake Scenic Boat Cruise

A scenic cruise on Jenny Lake is sure to be one of the highlights of your trip to Grand Teton National Park. The cruise takes approximately 1 hour on the lake with one of our knowledgeable guides.  You will learn about the history and geology of the area as well as the flora and fauna around the lake.  There are also ample opportunities for you to ask questions on topics of personal interest from mountain climbing to fishing to popular hikes in the area and more.  The photo opportunities on the cruise are second to none.  You are directly below the Cathedral Group on the lake.

Must-See Sites

Snake River Grill, Jackson, Wyoming

On The Map: 84 E Broadway Ave, Jackson, WY 83001 Phone: (307) 733-0557 A local favorite fine dining experience for over 25 years on the Town Square, Snake River Grill is known for world-class service, rustic-elegant indoor dining, and patio dining. Whether at the intimate bar, featuring 300 wines and signature cocktails or in the dining room, SRG is a must for fresh, uniquely-crafted New American cuisine. They serve fresh fish, free-range chicken, and veal, an assortment of game dishes, and one of the best steaks in Wyoming. Reservations are highly recommended.

Mangy Moose, Teton Village, Wyoming

The Mangy Moose Steakhouse & Saloon has been around for over 50 years and is a one-stop dining, food shopping, and retail marvel. The restaurant offers outdoor and indoor dining and a full bar. You'll find a staggering array of wines and foods at the Mangy Moose Market & Cellars. And for unique gifts and souvenirs, visit the Mangy Moose Emporium and Skywolf's Gallery. 

National Museum of Wildlife Art, Jackson, Wyoming

Overlooking the Elk Refuge, the National Museum of Wildlife Art is worth visiting as much to admire the building's environmentally sensitive design as for what's inside. Composed of natural stone, the building blends beautifully with a rocky hillside, and the art exhibits begin before you even enter the building on the Sculpture Trail, with life-size wildlife sculptures. Inside, the museum's superb collection of wildlife art ranges from 2500 BC to the present day, with a focus on European and American painting and sculpture. The more than 5,000 artworks span a variety of genres and media, from Romanticism to Realism and lithography to photography. Impressive temporary exhibitions complement the permanent collection.

After gazing at all the wildlife art, visitors can admire real wildlife on the Elk Refuge through the museum's spotting scope. The museum is also home to an excellent restaurant, Palate.

Moose, Wyoming

Moose is an unincorporated community in Teton County, Wyoming, United States, in the Jackson Hole valley. It has a US Post Office, with the zip code of 83012. The town is located within Grand Teton National Park along the banks of the Snake River. It is populated mostly by families with inholdings within the borders of the park.

Day 3

Must-See Sites

Yellowstone Giant Screen Theater, Montana

Get the real story on the park by heading to the Yellowstone Giant Screen Theater where you can see the movie Yellowstone or another feature film projected on a six-story-high screen. The history of Yellowstone National Park is vividly portrayed in this memorable film, from the Tukudika Tribe, the earliest known inhabitants, to the early explorers including John Colter, a member of the Lewis & Clark party. Also portrayed are Wilson Hunt, who deemed the west unfit for habitation, Father Francis Kuppens, a Jesuit priest in pursuit of native souls, and the Washburn Expedition, instrumental in establishing Yellowstone as America’s first national park. 

Tip: The Yellowstone film plays during the day while a different feature film is shown in the evenings, so plan accordingly.

Museum of the Yellowstone and Visitor Center, Montana

The Museum of the Yellowstone is dedicated to telling the story of travel to and through Yellowstone National Park, and the Park’s influence on West Yellowstone and the Hebgen Lake Basin. The Museum is managed by the Yellowstone Historic Center, a non-profit located in West Yellowstone. 

Next to the museum if the West Yellowstone Visitor Center. The center is open year-round and staffed by the West Yellowstone Chamber of Commerce. Information is available on Yellowstone, nearby communities, and the surrounding area.

There is a desk staffed by National Park Service rangers (summer and winters only). Stop by for park information or use the restrooms.

Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center, Montana

We are an AZA-accredited Not-for-Profit, wildlife park, and educational facility offering visitors to Yellowstone a chance to uniquely experience the world of grizzly bears and gray wolves. All the animals at the Center are unable to survive in the wild and serve as ambassadors for their wild counterparts.

The main purpose of the Center is to help visitors gain knowledge about grizzlies and wolves through educational programs. Visitors can spend their time watching these fascinating animals interact in their outdoor habitats. If you want to be guaranteed to see bears and wolves in Yellowstone, come visit us! The Center offers a variety of different programs and activities for the whole family.

These animals have a second chance at the Center. Their stories help share an important lesson. From them we learn how humans can help make sure that bears in the wild stay wild forever.

The wolves were captive-born, unplanned litters and cannot be released into the wild. The Center agreed to take pups from different litters and were given the opportunity to develop strong social ties.

Overnight Location

West Yellowstone, Montana

This small, fun-filled town is Yellowstone National Park's busiest gateway and a mecca for year-round outdoor recreation enthusiasts. Summer finds visitors fly fishing, river rafting, mountain biking, trail rides and hiking while those in the winter come to enjoy cross-country skiing, snowmobiling and touring snowcoaches. Wildlife watching is a year-round activity, while great shopping can be found along the boardwalks of the west gate to the world's first national park.

Day 4

Must-See Sites

West Thumb Geyser Basin, Wyoming

The West Thumb Geyser Basin Trail is a wheelchair-accessible trail just a little over .5 miles and offers a great view of the lake and thermal features, including Abyss Pool which is Yellowstone's deepest hydrothermal pool.

Grand Prismatic Spring & Midway Geyser Basin, Wyoming

The Grand Prismatic Spring in Yellowstone National Park is the largest hot spring in the United States, and the third-largest in the world. Old Faithful may be more famous, but the Grand Prismatic Hot Spring is the most photographed thermal feature in Yellowstone. That's because of its crazy-bright colors and enormous size. You can get up close by strolling across the Firehole River and along the short boardwalk that snakes through the thermal area. Be sure to stay on the boardwalk. It is illegal and very dangerous to walk in the geyser basin.

Tip: Plan 1-2 hours for the visit this area of the park. Park your car at the Grand Prismatic Spring paring lot at Midway Geyser Basin. Expect the parking lot to be very busy, especially if you come in the middle of the day in the summer. Midway Geyser Basin is wheel-chair accessible via boardwalks. These boardwalks will also take you past the other features of the area including Excelsior Geyser, Opal Pool, and Turquoise Pool.  

Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming

Yellowstone National Park is a nearly 3,500-sq.-mile wilderness recreation area atop a volcanic hot spot. Mostly in Wyoming, the park spreads into parts of Montana and Idaho too. Yellowstone features dramatic canyons, alpine rivers, lush forests, hot springs and gushing geysers, including its most famous, Old Faithful. It's also home to hundreds of animal species, including bears, wolves, bison, elk and antelope.

Yellowstone Lake, Wyoming

Yellowstone Lake lies at 7,730 feet above sea level and is the largest body of water in North America, and the second-largest in the world, at so high an elevation. It is fed by some six dozen streams and rivers, including the Yellowstone River, which flows into the lake in the southeast and drains it at the northern end. Visitors can take guided scenic lake cruises which depart multiple times daily from mid-June to early September to hear about the history of the area as well as spot local wildlife. 

Lower Yellowstone Falls, Wyoming

The Lower Falls area is located just to the east of Canyon Village.  A one-way loop drive takes you to the brink of the Grand Canyon and offers four views, with the last stop at the trail that leads to the top of the Falls. Lower Falls, the biggest waterfall in Yellowstone, is the most famous in the Park, hands down. 

In fact, the 308-foot tall waterfall it is most likely the second most photographed spot in Yellowstone, with Old Faithful Geyser being the first.  There are numerous views of the Falls from both the east (Inspiration Point, Grandview Point and Lookout Point) and west (Artists Point) sides of the Grand Canyon, most of which require only a short walk or virtually no walk to see.  The trail to the top of the Falls (3/4 of a mile roundtrip, but steep with many switchbacks) is a must, as the experience of standing atop the Falls is one of the most breath-taking experiences in the entire Park.

Overnight Location

West Yellowstone, Montana

This small, fun-filled town is Yellowstone National Park's busiest gateway and a mecca for year-round outdoor recreation enthusiasts. Summer finds visitors fly fishing, river rafting, mountain biking, trail rides and hiking while those in the winter come to enjoy cross-country skiing, snowmobiling and touring snowcoaches. Wildlife watching is a year-round activity, while great shopping can be found along the boardwalks of the west gate to the world's first national park.

Day 5

Depart From

Depart from Jackson Hole Airport, Wyoming