5 Adventurous Things to do in Jackson Hole, Wyoming This Summer

Field magazine

Jackson, Wyoming is a crown jewel of the Lower 48 known worldwide for its natural beauty, wild, wide open spaces, and iconic cowboy culture that gives visitors a taste of all that makes the Mountain West so special. Surrounded by mountain ranges—most famously the Teton Range, a dramatically jagged section of the Rockies—the eponymous valley is the ideal gateway to Grand Teton National Park, Yellowstone National Park, the renowned Snake River, and the legendary Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. Here you’ll find a Mecca for outdoor recreation, with world-class snow sports in the winter and fly fishing, biking, hiking, and climbing in the summer.

Even though winter’s powder-filled ski season might steal the spotlight, the summer season, June through August, is truly one of the best times to visit Jackson Hole. Under the big, bright Wyoming sky there’s seemingly endless opportunities to satisfy your appetite for adventure, regardless of experience level, with no shortage of high alpine vistas.

With so much to see and experience in Jackson, it’s tough to pick where to start. So we connected with the locals, tapped our own past experiences, and dug deep into the laundry list of offers on tap at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort to cue up the following guide to the best summer activities to enjoy in Jackson. So pack up the car and take a roadtrip with the whole family, or give your adventure-curious pals the chance to build their confidence and get hooked on the outdoors. Below is plenty of inspiration for both, and more.