Resurrecting this thread post trip. Some random thoughts.
Had great meals at Snake River Grill and Gun Barrel in Jackson. The Million Dollar Bar and the Cowboy Bar were fun. The Tetons are amazing, and GTNP has more wildlife (at least visible) per square mile than any place I've ever been. Yellowstone is awesome but the hundreds of large buses filled with foreign tourists are not awesome. Enjoyed Yellowstone, you have to go as it is one of the most unique places on Earth, but much preferred Grand Teton for hiking, seeing wildlife and staying away from crowds. The Granite Hot Springs resulted in a beautiful drive scenery wise but was a waste of time because snowmelt is keeping the water temp down...skip that for a while. Took a sidetrip to Pinedale Wyoming which is a far more authentic western town than Jackson, surrounded by big ranches covered in cattle and pronghorn, although natural gas has become king in that part of Wyoming.
Post or PM me if you are going this summer and I'd be happy to share opinions on what to do and see.
Good to hear! What did you get at the Gun Barrel? Did you end up doing the Tram and getting the kids a waffle at the top? I imagine there's still a ton of snow up there.
Tentatively planning a trip to this area for summer 2020. A friend mentioned buying an annual national park pass to avoid paying at each stop - thoughts?
Resurrecting this thread post trip. Some random thoughts.
Had great meals at Snake River Grill and Gun Barrel in Jackson. The Million Dollar Bar and the Cowboy Bar were fun. The Tetons are amazing, and GTNP has more wildlife (at least visible) per square mile than any place I've ever been. Yellowstone is awesome but the hundreds of large buses filled with foreign tourists are not awesome. Enjoyed Yellowstone, you have to go as it is one of the most unique places on Earth, but much preferred Grand Teton for hiking, seeing wildlife and staying away from crowds. The Granite Hot Springs resulted in a beautiful drive scenery wise but was a waste of time because snowmelt is keeping the water temp down...skip that for a while. Took a sidetrip to Pinedale Wyoming which is a far more authentic western town than Jackson, surrounded by big ranches covered in cattle and pronghorn, although natural gas has become king in that part of Wyoming.
Post or PM me if you are going this summer and I'd be happy to share opinions on what to do and see.