Jackson Hole Travel Information
Jackson Hole (pop 8500) is the prototypical Wyoming town, serving as
the gateway to Teton National Park, and playing host to over 3 million
visitors a year. Steeped in wild west lore and history, even Jackson's
name was derived from trapper lingo of the mid 19th century, the
'hole' describing a valley ringed by mountain ranges. Today, Jackson
Hole is known as an ideal venue for almost any type of outdoor
endeavor, and many outdoor recreationalists call this place home.
The actual townsite of Jackson Hole is just one small facet of the
complete area associated with the Jackson Hole name. In fact, the
resort that is located right in downtown Jackson Hole is Snow King
Resort, not the legendary Jackson Hole Resort. This greater Jackson
Hole area includes the Gros Ventre River Basin, located to the north
and east of Jackson Hole and known for its sweeping views of the Teton
Range; Teton Village, located to the northwest of town and home to
Jackson Hole Ski Resort; Hoback Junction through Alpine Canyon to
Alpine Junction where the whitewater section of Snake River reigns
supreme; and the Wilson/Victor, Idaho and Driggs, Idaho area to the
far northwest of Jackson Hole where Grand Targhee Resort is located.
From world class skiing & snowboarding in the winter to fantastic
trail systems to explore and rivers to float in the summer, all
visitors will delight in the multitude of options available in the
Jackson area during any season of the year. The Jackson Hole area
can be accessed by several different routes, and access by car is by
far the most popular. There are several road routes from the south,
most focused on an origination around the Salt Lake City, Utah area
which is the closest airline hub city to Jackson Hole. Perhaps the
most scenic route from Salt Lake takes I-80 eastbound to Evanston and
then follows the western border between Wyoming and Utah northward
through the Star Valley and through Alpine Canyon to Hoback Junction.
Another less frequently traveled, but at times faster option is
traveling just a bit farther to the east of Evanston on I-80 and then
routing northward through Kemmerer and Daniel to Hoback Junction.
Visitors exploring Yellowstone & Teton National Parks will find
Jackson at the southern terminus of their long journey out of the
National Park System. Jackson can also be accessed from the west from
I-15 through Idaho by taking a side journey off the freeway eastward
through Soda Springs, Freedom Arms, and eventually through Alpine
Canyon to Hoback Junction. The Jackson Hole Airport is quickly
expanding and offers a variety of national carriers that offer daily
service for those with the budget for air tickets and without the time
for driving. Visitors will find a number of lodging options
available once in the Jackson Hole area. From 'on-the-cheap' budget
hostels to a great number of ritzy luxury resorts, any traveler will
find an accommodation to suit their taste in Jackson Hole. After long
days of enjoying top-notch outdoor activities, visitors will also have
no trouble finding great places to eat in Jackson Hole. The town and
surrounding area has a good variety of dining establishments that
please the hungry palate with deliciously creative and internationally
inspired cuisine.
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