Things to do in Jackson

No. 1 of Fall Viewing Attractions in United States

Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone National Park is one of the national parks in the United States with a relatively diverse combination of landscapes. The park's terrain encompasses snow-capped mountains, forests, canyons, lakes, and rivers, with geothermal features being a particularly special landscape—the colorfulGrand Prismatic Springis the iconic symbol of Yellowstone. The park is divided into five major areas by the figure-eight Grand Loop Road: the northwest is Mammoth Hot Springs, where the layered carbonate terraces are spectacular, making it one of the largest known carbonate-depositing hot springs in the world; the northeast is the Roosevelt area, which preserves the old western style; the central part is the Canyon area, where the Brink of Lower Falls and the upper and lower waterfalls are magnificent; the southeast is the Yellowstone Lake area, where hot springs and lake water blend to form a unique landscape; and the southwest is the Geyser Basin, whereOld Faithfulis famous for its predictable eruption cycle. In addition, Norris Geyser Basin is located on the north side of the Grand Loop Road between Mammoth Hot Springs and the Canyon area, and it is the hottest geothermal area in the Yellowstone region. The park is home to American bison, elk, moose, black bears, grizzly bears, wolves, pronghorn, and various bird species, with herds of bison often leisurely crossing the road. Viewing geothermal landscapes, wildlife observation, and hiking are long-standing popular experiences here, and the vast wilderness and varied terrain also provide rich material for photography.

No. 14 of Fall Viewing Attractions in United States

Grand Teton National Park

Grand Teton National Parkis located in northwestern Wyoming, United States. The park covers an area of over 1,000 sq km and is famous for its rugged snow-capped peaks, clear lakes, dense forests, and abundant wildlife. Ancient glaciers moved through the mountains, carving out deep canyons and leaving behind numerous lakes, streams, and waterfalls. Jenny Lake, at the foot of the mountains, is an alpine lake formed by glacial erosion. Its water is clear and transparent, surrounded by forests and snow-capped peaks. Many visitors take a shuttle boat across the lake and then follow the trail to Hidden Falls and Inspiration Point. Standing on the lakeshore and looking out, you can see the entire Teton Range reflected in the water. The park features diverse ecosystems, including prairies, wetlands, and coniferous forests, providing a habitat for a large number of animals.

No. 14 of Ski Resorts in United States

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort is located south of Grand Teton Park and is named after the famous historic canyon jacksonhole. Jacksonhole has a steep terrain with a vertical drop of up to 1262 meters. The Jackson Hole Mountain Resort has the highest vertical drop among the ski resorts in the United States, so it has become a well-known skiing place in the United States. In addition to skiing, sports such as hiking are also offered here in summer.

Antler Arches of Jackson

Jackson Antler Park stands in the central square of Jackson Town. It is a unique landmark that interprets the spirit of the West, with more than 10,000 naturally shed elk antlers woven into four giant arches. These arches were built in 1953. The raw materials come from the naturally shed antlers in the local elk reserve. They are hand-tied by craftsmen into an arc structure about 4 meters high, which not only continues the concept of ecological circulation, but also continues the rugged aesthetics of cowboy culture. The arches complement the wooden trails and western-style buildings: in the shade of green in summer, the bronze cowboy sculptures and arches form a classic frame; when covered with snow in winter, the warm yellow lights wrapped around them are like stars, making it a popular check-in point during the Christmas season. Leather carving workshops, western art galleries and century-old cowboy bars gather around the square. The annual "antler auction" held locally cleverly combines ecological protection with community traditions, giving the cold antlers a warm humanistic temperature.

Jackson Town Square

Jackson Town Square is located in the beautiful and clean town of Jackson, which serves as the southern gateway to Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Park. In this tourist hub, Jackson Town Square is one of the town's landmarks, and it is most famous for the elk antler arches that lead to the square's garden. There are also many unique shops and restaurants around the square, which you can explore if you're interested.

Jackson Lake

Lake Jackson is located in the north of Grand Teton Park. It is a natural lake with a higher altitude in the United States, located at an altitude of more than 2,000 meters. Later, because of the construction of the Jackson Dam, Jackson Lake was further expanded and widened. This is the only way from Salt Lake City to Yellowstone Park. You can see the reflection of the snow-capped mountains on the lake, which is very beautiful.

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Jackson Hole

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National Museum of Wildlife Art