Grand Teton this Weekend
 
Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming is one of the most beautiful rustic terrains you will find. I like to think of Grand Teton as an interactive playground. Varied terrain, spectacular scenery, and the chance of glimpsing wildlife are all in abundance here as you ski, sled and just enjoy the grandeur of the Grand Teton’s. Grand Teton National Park is adjacent to Wyoming’s famous Jackson Hole basin.  The basin now has four big centers for cross-country skiing. January and February, when the area gets its greatest snowfall and most consistent snow conditions, are excellent months to sample these facilities. There are extensive trail systems with set track; some have skating lanes as well. And you’ll find rental equipment, lessons, warming huts, maps. Three centers offer guided trips into Grand Teton or Yellowstone National Park, and all can advise you on trails to ski on your own. Another non-mechanized way of sampling the Grand Teton backcountry is by dogsled. (This is a good option if weather is too snowy or cold for good skiing.) Personally, when I finish the day with all the outdoor adventures to be had here I hit the town, either at the Grand Teton Village or downtown Jackson Hole. Jackson Hole has an old time rustic feeling. It’s a home away from home where you are always welcome. Whether you’re having dinner or hitting the bars you can be sure to find a comfortable and good time. www.nationalparkreservations.com/grandteton.htm