Insiders Recommendations to Jackson Hole

While the recent snowstorm brought big smiles to many powder skiing enthusiasts, for many of our wild neighbors it came as yet another challenge in their yearly struggle for survival.  Winter Habitat Protections (also known as winter wildlife closures) are a critical management strategy which give our elk, deer, bighorn sheep, moose, bison and other iconic species the space they need to survive. Read more from the Jackson Hole EcoTour Adventures Blog Here   Read more

If you’re traveling into the backcountry of Yellowstone or Grand Teton National Parks or the surrounding wild country, bear spray is an essential item to bring with you. The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem is grizzly country, and though bear attacks are rare, if one occurs the effective use of bear spray has been shown to prevent injury in 98% of cases! In order for bear spray to be effective however, you have to know how to use it. For bear spray to do its job it needs to be easily accessible and ready to fire from a safe location, in working order, and discharged properly. Here are 7 ways to effectively carry and use bear spray... Read more

Yellowstone National Park is big, 2.2 million acres to be exact. Set aside by congress as the first National Park in 1872, its fisheries and beauty have remained largely unspoiled. While YNP is known for its abundant wildlife and sprawling geyser basins, it lies at the heart of some of the best trout fishing in North America, offering anglers unmatched opportunity. If you plan on a successful DIY fishing trip in this National Park, it will take some in depth planning. Here we will examine a few areas worth exploring in the park, first in the southern portion, then working our way up to the Northern Range Read more

Do you love fly fishing, but would rather go it alone than hire a guide? There is a certain feeling of personal pride that can be taken from a successful DIY fishing trip. The key, however, to a successful excursion is proper preparation and knowledge of the area. Grand Teton National Park offers anglers numerous opportunities to target trout in pristine rivers and lakes beneath soaring mountains. In these waters, you will find native cutthroat, brown, rainbow and lake trout. Here are some ideas of where to go. Read more

Thinking about visiting Jackson Hole for the Fourth of July? It is a great time of year to visit. Early July is considered the beginning of summer by most locals. By the fourth of July, temperatures have warmed up consistently and the landscape is awash with blooming wildflowers and rustling aspen leaves.. There are plenty of fun activities to check out when you come to celebrate your Jackson Hole Fourth of July, here are a few of our suggestions! Read more

With thousands of animals concentrated in the Jackson Hole Valley, late winter is a fantastic time of year to look for wildlife and Grand Teton National Park and on the National Elk Refuge. From wolves and elk to moose, bighorn sheep, eagles, otters and the first songbirds of spring read on to learn about the best places to see winter wildlife in Jackson Hole. Read more