Jackson Hole Summer Activities: Jackson Hole provides Summer adventure for the whole family!

Climbers flock to the valley in early summer to scale the challenging world-class peaks in the park. Several guide services are available to lead guests on their ascents. Grand Teton National Park maintains a rustic climber's ranch, offering basic accommodations for visiting climbers.

In Jackson Hole, you're never far from hiking or biking trails. They thread through the valleys, over passes, and up the peaks of Grand Teton National Park and the thousands of acres of public lands playground.

Wonderful day hikes such as Snow King, around Jenny Lake in the Grand Teton National Park, or in the Gros Ventre mountain range offer staggering views and a wonderful wildlife experience. For the more dedicated backpacker, Jackson Hole boasts expedition style pack trips over the Teton Crest Trail, and in Yellowstone National Park. Jackson Hole has some of the greatest and most scenic hiking trails the world has to offer.

For mountain bikers, Jackson Hole's terrain is both challenging and awesome. Local cyclists report always finding new trails to explore, including the Big Hole Mountains just over Teton Pass in Idaho. In Grand Teton National Park, bikers can ride the unpaved RKO road, which curves and winds along gently rolling terrain following the Snake River.

Several full-service sport shops in the town of Jackson and one in Wilson rent mountain bikes for beginners and experts alike. There are several options for guided group trips in the area as well.

With an abundance of rivers and lakes providing all levels of ability and experience, visitors can choose a wild, whitewater ride on a raft or kayak, or a quiet paddle on any of the area's lakes.

Carving the Jackson Hole valley, the dynamic Snake River can be either the most peaceful or exciting way to experience the area. Whether in a guided group raft trip or alone in a kayak, the river provides a unique way to see the wildlife drawn to its banks.

At all times wile floating the river, you are within the habitat of the bald eagle. These great birds perch on trees that dot the river or soar above it, seeking a meal of the trout that swim the river. They are easy to spot along any stretch. Majestic white pelicans, ducks, geese and even trumpeter swans may be found in and around the river. More elusive are river otters and moose, but spotting them is fairly common. Bear, or at least their prints in the sand, may be sighted along many river banks.

As the Snake flows south toward Alpine Canyon, where it's rushing current is squeezed between rock walls, the rivers waters turn to white rapids. What better way is there to turn a quiet float into a gripping and dripping wild ride! Many rafting companies offer guided group raft trips, which include shuttle service. Rafts, kayaks, and canoes are also available for rent at many valley shops.

We can help you find the guides and the equipment you'll need to make your trip enjoyable!

Jackson Hole guides and outfitters say the area hold the greatest variety of fishing in the lower 48 states. Fishermen who travel all over to practice their sport agree that Jackson Hole has it all. Fishermen can choose any difficulty level, from beginner to expert, as well as the type of fishing they desire. Awaiting them are spring creeks or the Snake River, its south fork, the Green River near Pinedale, the Firehole River in Yellowstone National Park, or Jackson, Jenny, or Leigh Lakes in the Grand Teton National Park. Young and old fishermen alike can toss a line in Flat Creek, which runs right through the town of Jackson.

Anglers can pursue wild brown, rainbow or native cutthroat trout. Visitors also can choose among the several, large fly shops and guide services in the valley. Experts recommend against wasting precious vacation time trying to find the best fishing on your own. Instead, they urge first-time visitors to secure an experienced guide.

Jackson Hole Getaway specializes in hooking up fishermen with guides, shops, or other services before coming to the valley.

Professional guide services generally cost from $285 and up, and the guide provides the boat, equipment, lunch, and some instruction if needed for two people. Fly fishing lessons are also available for beginners or advanced fishermen from most outfitters.