Wildlife Tour

Jackson Hole / Grand Targhee Ski Resorts
Preview some of the best ski terrain in America.

Tour Jackson Wyoming
Local attractions, fine dining, western art galleries, nighttime entertainment, Wyoming cowboy festivals.

Yellowstone National Park
Preview one of the most famous parks in the nation.

Tour Grand Tetons National Park
Preview one of the most famous parks in the nation.

Wyoming Wilderness Adventures
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Discover Wyoming's natural wonders when you explore to a scenic backdrop of rugged wilderness terrain. Wyoming features many exciting high wilderness adventures opportunities for rock climbing, mountaineering, fishing, camping, hiking and more.

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The Grand Tetons include wildlife sanctuaries protecting moose (largest and least wary of the deer family), elk, bison, antelope, and mule deer.

Local waterfowl includes the trumpeter swan which was once near extinction. Birders can also see sparrow harks, prairie falcons and golden eagles in abundance.

National Elk Refuge
PO Box 510, Jackson, Wyoming 83002; 307.733.9212; FWS Refuge Website;
Winter home to a herd of 7,500 elk and other wildlife that reside here for six months before returning to grazing ground in higher elevations of the Tetons and Yellowstone.
- The Jackson elk herd was used as a nucleus herd to replenish other elk herds and elk re-introductions across the country.
- The migration of the Jackson Hole Elk is the longest herd migration of elk in lower U.S.
- It is winter range for the largest bison herd (more than 1000) in the National Wildlife Refuge System.
- It is the world's largest wintering concentration of elk with national and international significance. Antlers are collected on the National Elk Refuge each spring by the Jackson District Boy Scouts under a special use permit. The antlers are sorted, bundled, weighed, tagged, and sold at the public auction in the Jackson Town Square each May. More than 200 Scouts and adult leaders work for nearly 2,000 hours with refuge personnel during the annual antler project, which includes litter cleanup on the refuge.

Jackson Hole Elk Festival [MAY]
Held One Week before Memorial Day Weekend; Festival Website
Annual event started in 1968;
Elkfest is a weekend of activities built around the world famous Jackson Hole Boy Scout Elk Antler Auction. It is an exciting time for celebrating nature, outdoor skills, hunting and ecological education and awareness. 80% of auction proceeds are donated by the Boy Scouts to the National Elk Refuge. Every spring, thousands of elk wintering on the National Elk Refuge shed their antlers before they migrate to their summer range. The Boy Scouts harvest the shed antlers and auction them to the highest bidder at the Jackson Hole Boy Scout Elk Antler Auction.



Mammals
The park is also popular because of its rich collection of wildlife. The best time of the day to see wildlife is in the early morning or early evening hours. Over 60 species of mammals include:

• black bears - weighing 300-400 lbs and upto three-feet tall (park regulations prohibit feeding the bears)
• grizzly bears - prime habitat near Fishing Bridge
• elk - large herd migrates to Teton Elk Refuge in winters.
• bison (buffalo) - found along Nez Perce Creek south of Madison
• moose - largest member of the deer family - prime habitat near Yellowstone Lake.
• mule deer
• pronghorn antelope
• bighorn sheep - usually found on Mount Washburn or Soda Butte
• coyotes
• lynx
• mountain lions

Small Mammals
These many species of small mammals (rodents) are a very important link in the park's food chain/ecosystem:

• squirrel - 4 species (including flying squirrel)
• chipmunk - 3 species
• beaver
• porcupine
• gopher
• muskrat
• mice - 3 species
• voles - 6 species

Fish:
The cutthroat trout and whitefish are only game fish native to Yellowstone. However, other species of trout have been introduced and thrive in the park. This is favorite destination for Fishing:

Birdlife:
Over 200 species including:

• trumpeter swan
• bald eagle
• osprey
• Canadian geese
• gulls and ducks
• white pelican
• great gray owl



Grand Teton Mountain Trails
Please note that a backcountry hiking permit is required in advance. Bring warm clothing, comfortable shoes, and a good sleeping bag should be standard equipment for any overnight hike. Use water-repellant geer in care of sudden summer rain squalls.
Hidden Falls - Trail starts on beautiful Jenny Lake and ascends Cascade Canyon by the Cathedral peaks. Good trail to explore the area.
Teton Crest Trail - Starting from valley floor and ascending some 4,000 feet to completely loop Grand, Middle and South Teton. You must be in shape for this overnighter.
Paintbrush Canyon Trail - Ascends from south end of Leigh Lake to the upper end of Paintbrush Canyon.



Jackson Hole Super 8 Motel
750 S. Hwy 89, Jackson, WY 83001
91-room award-winning facility features Super Start Plus Breakfast, Coffee Maker in all rooms, Microwave/Refrigerators and Wireless Hi Speed Internet in all rooms. Free use of lobby computer with Hi Speed connection, Evening snacks, guest laundry, in room safes and Real Western Hospitality. The property also offer Group Rates and Ski Packages.

Jackson Hole Quality Inn 49'er
330 W. Pearl St., Jackson, WY 83001
Ideally located within walking distance to Town Square, the Quality Inn & Suites 49'er features economical accommodations and premium amenities. Skiers will be in paradise at the three nearby ski areas: Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Grand Targhee Resort and Snow King Resort. Golfers will enjoy playing a round at either The Links at Teton Peaks or Powder Horn Ranch & Golf Club, both just minutes from this Jackson hotel.



Jackson Lake Lodge Resort
5 Miles North of Moran Junction Highway 89, Moran, WY 83013
This vacation lodge is situated on a hilltop ridge overlooking the Grand Teton Mountain Range and Jackson Lake. The main lodge includes a limited number of guest rooms, two restaurants, cocktail lounge offering live entertainment, outdoor heated swimming pool and gift and apparel shops. The majority of its accommodations surround the main lodge as guest cottages. The upper lobby features 60 foot picture windows framing the Teton Mountain range as well as a collection of Native American artifacts and Western art. In keeping with the National Park location, rooms do not have televisions or radios, but do have telephones, voicemail and data ports. Open May -Oct.