Summer in Jackson Hole is short, bright, and packed with far more than most visitors ever get to. The crowds tend to cluster in the same few pullouts and boardwalks — but locals know the valley opens up the moment you get off the pavement. Whether you’ve got one free afternoon or a full week, here’s how our team at Off-Grid Experiences would spend a Jackson Hole summer.
Some of the best country around Jackson is tucked a few miles up a forest road — which is exactly where a side-by-side shines. Rent one and explore the Bridger-Teton National Forest at your own pace, or let one of our guides lead the way to the overlooks and meadows that don’t show up on the typical tour. It’s the fastest way to trade a parking lot for a Teton view all your own.
There’s a reason fly fishing is a rite of passage here. The Snake runs cold, clear, and full of native cutthroat, and a half or full day with one of our anglers works whether you’ve never held a rod or you tie your own flies. Mornings are quiet, the canyon is gorgeous, and you’ll learn the water from someone who fishes it all season.
Most folks “do” Yellowstone from the road: park, walk the boardwalk, repeat. There’s a better way. Yellowstone Lake sits at the south end of the park, about two hours from Jackson, and the quietest, most jaw-dropping way to experience it is by kayak. Our sister company, Geyser Kayak Tours, runs the only sunset paddle on the lake — plus half-day and overnight trips out toward the West Thumb Geyser Basin, where you glide over geothermal features and underwater geysers you simply can’t see from shore. If you’re building a Jackson-to-Yellowstone itinerary, this is the centerpiece.
Tell us how much time you’ve got and what you’re hoping to see, and we’ll help you build a summer day — or a whole week — you’ll be talking about all winter. Book online anytime, or call and talk to a real person at (307) 413-6641.
