JAC to Grand Teton drive

We land at JAC around 8 pm %26amp; plan to cover Grand Tetons for initial 1 or 2 days %26amp; then move onto YSNP for another 3 days.

Should we try to get to Colter Bay Lodge or Jackson Lake Lodge, the same night we land, so that we get an early start the next morning? Or does it make sense to crash at JAC? We dont want to %26#39;waste%26#39; a night in JAC, when instead we could be waking up in the middle of nature %26amp; start our national park experience sooner. Im more concerned with safety in night driving, rather than the distance/ time involved?

Any thoughts? Thanks!

JAC to Grand Teton drive

it just depends on if you want to spend one evening in jackson. i really like jackson %26amp; all the dining options it gives you. plus, it%26#39;s always fun to check out the square at night %26amp; also stop by the cowboy bar. you are only 30 minutes from gtnp so getting an early start the next morning won%26#39;t be a problem.

on the otherhand, jackson lake lodge is great %26amp; i%26#39;m sure it%26#39;s neat waking up there in the morning %26amp; going to the back of the lodge to look for wildlife. ynp is great but i like gtnp just as much.

JAC to Grand Teton drive

PT said it best. Either option would be a great experience.

The airport is north of Jackson and on the way to GTNP. If you are coming in June or July, it will stay light until about 9 PM. There are speed limits and you would want to just watch around the road where rivers and streams are close to the roads where wildlife would be present.

Thanks, this helps...looks liek either would be good choices...

However I%26#39;m not too comfortable when driving at night, especially on curvy roads, (even if its my DH driving). So maybe we will crash at JAC or Teton village the night we land...

Plus someone on another forum mentioned about there being only one major store (Albertsons) near Jackson, so it might be good to stock up on supplies the next morning before we head out into the GTNP ...

We flew into JAC on a flight that landed around the same time last year. We chose to drive to Jackson to stay and started out the next morning. This worked well because we were able to check out the town of Jackson briefly including finding something to eat after 9 p.m. and also to shop at the Albertson%26#39;s early the next morning for snacks, drinks and a cooler. We then hit the Moulten Barns on the way into GTNP.

June trip plans....look OK?????

After reading, posting, and thanking many for their help, we have decided on this itenerary

Day 1 - fly from the east coast into Jackson, check out the town, staying at Buckrail Lodg

Day 2 - going into GTNP, Jenny Lake, hike, back to Jackson at Buckrail

Day 3 - up early, drive north thru GTNP into YNP, stopping when we want, hitting the geysers, going to WYP, staying at Alpine Motel

Day 4 - YNP, doing the loop, returning to Alpine Motel

Day 5 - up early, leaving thru Lamar valley to Beartooth Highway, driving to Red Lodge, staying at Lupine Inn

Day 6 - drive south to Cody for the morning, heading back to YNP along Chief (??)Highway, staying at Cooke City Super 8

Day 7 - back into park towards canyon land, staying at Grant Village

Day 8 - south back to GTNP, staying at Jackson Lake Lodge (her birthday surprise!!)

Day 9 - river/raft trip, then return to Jackson Hole, staying at Kudar Motel

Day 10 - flight back east

input?? adjustments??? doable?????

June trip plans....look OK?????

What dates are you coming?

June trip plans....look OK?????

It sounds pretty doable to me, theoretically. I second the question-when in June-that%26#39;s why I said ';theoretically';. Last year in June, they closed the South entrance to Yellowstone (among other entrances, I think) meaning that instead of heading to Yellowstone as planned, lots of people packed into the hotel we were at in GTNP. Also, I remember someone who encountered a closed West entrance, and had to drive all around (I don%26#39;t know where) to get to our location at Jackson Lake Lodge.

Another reason I ask which week is because we%26#39;re going to Yellowstone in June also-I want to be sure we give a big wave when we see you.

Grocery Store in Gardiner

Hi, We%26#39;re staying in Gardiner while we visit Yellowstone. Does anyone know how late the Gardiner Food Farm grocery store stays open? We%26#39;re hoping to grab some food for BBQ after a day in the park.

Grocery Store in Gardiner

Couldn%26#39;t find the hours (except that they are open 7 days a week) but here is a link with their phone number if you would like to give them a call. If you call now be sure to ask if hours are same year-round or later in summer.

www.gardinerchamber.com/detail.asp?biz_id=235

Grocery Store in Gardiner

Just got back from our trip to Yellowstone and made to trips to Food Farm. They have everything you need. And they%26#39;re open until 8pm.

Story behing Priscilla's Rest Stop on path by Moose-Wilson?

When we were there in mid-May, I stopped on my walk back to Teton Village at a little spot called ';Priscilla%26#39;s Rest Stop.'; It%26#39;s on the walking/bike path that runs beside Moose-Wilson Road, just south of the GTNP entrance.

What is the story? I imagine the young woman was killed by traffic? It%26#39;s a lovely memorialization and a very lovely little spot with a log bench beside the creek.

Story behing Priscilla's Rest Stop on path by Moose-Wilson?

A little sleuthing turned up:

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A new bench and pocket park

was recently constructed at the north

end of the Moose-Wilson Trail on the

Teton Village Road in memory of a

young woman, Priscilla Glickman.

“Priscilla’s Spot” is located on Snake

River Ranch Property and is a lovely

area to rest and enjoy views of the

Tetons. Bill Resor, his father Stanley,

and their families graciously provided

for the use of the SRA land. Friends

of Pathways is very grateful for their

support and generosity.

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Source: friendsofpathways.org/uploads/FOPnewsletter-…

Sorry, I could not find absolutely definitive reference to the person that was not possibly another of the same name but the following seems likely:

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PRISCILLA GLICKMAN was 21 years old and about to enter her senior year at Princeton when she was struck and killed by a truck while bicyling last summer on Martha%26#39;s Vineyard.

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Source: nytimes.com/1992/…chronicle-045392.html

The referenced mother, Gretchen Long Glickman, is also referenced many times as a supporter of the Wyoming Outdoor Council, of which Bill Resor is also a member and as referenced in the first clip donated Snake River Associates (SRA) land for the spot.

Source: wyomingoutdoorcouncil.org/about_woc/docs/rep…

Story behing Priscilla's Rest Stop on path by Moose-Wilson?

Thank you for the sleuthing!!! I truly appreciate it. I found the spot on my recent trip and was really struck by the loveliness of the view, the way the bench was made, the plaque wording. It seemed like a very spiritual place.

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Top of Tram hikes

Going to Tetons in Mid July, staying 4 nights and want to hike different areas of the Tetons. Looking at a hike from the top of the tram, going down, Granite Canyon, it says 12.4 miles. Two other day hikes we have planned at around 9 miles, my husband thinks this could be too long, I think even though going mostly downhill can still be a hard hike that it is doable without exhausting us for the next day hike. Advice?? Suggestions on hikes on South end if you don%26#39;t think this is doable. We just turned 50 and have been in training as much as we can, given live in MO and no altitude issues. We are going to be in Colorado about 3 days before so will have gained some altitude before we arrive.

Can%26#39;t wait for this trip...Thanks

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buffalo bugers?

Where is a good bison joint in Cody?

buffalo bugers?

Here are the places in Cody that I am aware of that serve buffalo.

Peter%26#39;s Cafe has buffalo burgers. The Irma Hotel and Wyoming Rib and Chop House both have buffalo steaks.

buffalo bugers?

thanks codygal.

August Trip/Yellowstone/Tetons/Wagons West

We are flying into Jackson on Wed. Aug. 16- staying in Kelly @ Budge%26#39;s Cabins. We are there for Wed-Sun. Monday we leave to take the Wagons West Covered Wagon trip for four days-return Thurs. and stay the night in Jackson before flying out Friday. I need help with the time before the wagon trip. There are 6 grown adults on the trip, ages 50-70. We want to see Yellowstone 1 day and Tetons 1 day. I thought it best to do Yellowstone on Thursday- less traffic? Doing research it looks like we%26#39;ll have time to do the lower loop. What would you recommend? Clockwise start or counter-clockwise? What would you not miss?Can you order park passes prior to the trip? Where do you get the passes %26amp; when do these they open for purchase? We are very early risers and want to get there as early in am as possible. I thought about getting the Gapper GPS to rent- the people guide services seem a little high and don%26#39;t like the idea of stuffing into bus/vans and being on their time schedule. After Thursday at Yellowstone thought we%26#39;d have to rest some on Friday and maybe take a trip to Dubois for food and their local rodeo that night. Saturday we can do the Teton Park, with the GPS guide again. I thought I%26#39;d get Yellowstone planned 1st then work on the Teton Park part of the trip.

August Trip/Yellowstone/Tetons/Wagons West

Error in Dates- arriving Wed. Aug. 19th!!

August Trip/Yellowstone/Tetons/Wagons West

Don%26#39;t see any reason for a GPS. The roads are few and very clearly marked. Plus, you get high quality maps when you enter the parks.

What you do need is more time in Yellowstone, as I%26#39;m sure your research, at least on TA Forum, indicates -at least two days. BTW, the lower loop is not the most interesting, but still, very nice drive and does lead to interesting stops/viewpoints.

Covered wagon four day trip? Gosh, it%26#39;s not for me when there is so much to see and to do in Yellowstone and Tetons in relative comfort. To each his own, but obviously this is a special opportunity to do either and is very personal.

If you mean park passes, you get them at the entry gates, not a big deal. Given your ages, you want to buy the Golden Age Passport, for anyone over 62, a lifetime pass to all the National Parks and much more. Also, it covers all passengers in private car.

You might check the web for purchase of same.

I agree with voyaging about not needing a GPS for reasons stated.

Have you checked the YNP website yet - http://www.nps.gov/yell/ ? Just wanted to make sure you were aware that a section of the lower loop will be closed for repairs starting Aug.17th - between Madison Junction and Norris. So you won%26#39;t be able to completely circle the lower loop. You will be able to see most of it, but with some backtracking, which is not a bad thing - you get different views of the areas that way. Plus you never know what wildlife will be out at various times of the day.

Good Luck and Have Fun!