10 Free Things to Do

IN JACKSON HOLE

Here’s a sampling of fun, free things to do in the valley. jht.guide/free

1

Ranger Programs in Grand Teton National Park

The park boasts an amazing collection of year-round programs, including hikes, campfire presentations, bear safety and more.

2

The Jackson Hole and Greater Yellowstone Visitor Center,

on the north end of the town of Jackson, offers exhibits, programs and activities for all ages. Kids can earn patches through the Jr. Blue Goose Ranger Program.

3Visit the Laurance S. Rockefeller Preserve

Located on Moose-Wilson Road, this 1,106-acre refuge within Grand Teton National Park features an 8-mile trail system and a LEED-certified visitor center with unique, multi-sensory exhibits ranging from innovative videos and photography to a meditative soundscape room.

4

Ride the Bridger Gondola

at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort for happy hour on The Deck, which overlooks the valley. A summer menu of appetizers and shared plates is available, as are tunes from local musicians and DJs. Free “gondi” rides start daily at 5 p.m.

5See a Raptor Up Close

On 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.

6

Boulder at the Base of Snow King Mountain

Open year-round, the Teton Boulder Park features three large boulders for climbers all ages and skill levels. The adjacent Phil Baux Park includes picnic tables, horseshoe pits and a playground.

7

Listen to Free Live Music

During summer you can hear tunes in Teton Village on Sundays at Concerts on the Commons. In winter, rock out to Music Under the Tram each Saturday throughout March, or attend the annual Rendezvous Music Festival. Year-round, hear local musicians at the Dornans Hootenanny.

8

Walk the Sculpture Trail at the National Museum of Wildlife Art

Complementing the museum’s inside offerings, the ¾-mile Sculpture Trail is an outdoor art venue that winds up and over the sage-covered hillside that overlooks the National Elk Refuge. Check out magnificent multi-medium replicas of moose, bison, bighorn sheep, an eagle and other wildlife.

9

Take an Historic Walking Tour of Jackson Hole

The Jackson Hole Historical Society offers free, historic, hour-long tours of downtown Jackson Tuesdays through Fridays at 10:30 a.m. The tours take place from Memorial Day weekend through September. Meet in the center of Town Square.

10

Jackson National Fish Hatchery,

4 miles north of Jackson, welcomes visitors daily (except on federal holidays) from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for a close-up view of Snake River cutthroat trout. Observe fish in several indoor tanks and view photographic displays of spawning and stocking.