Jackson Hole Summer Activities

Looking for things to do in Jackson Hole in the summer? Discover exciting adventures and fill your itinerary with captivating summer activities in Jackson Hole.

Whether you want to spend time outdoors fly fishing with a local guide or touring impressive works of art depicting the area's natural beauty at the National Museum of Wildlife Art, Jackson Holes offers fun activities to make your summer memorable.

Tips for Wildlife Safety

Wildlife is what brings the majority of our visitors to the Grand Teton area. The Grizzly 399 project is striving to help our visitors enjoy wildlife safely and responsibly. Visit their website for more tips.

a group searches for wildlife on a wildlife tour by EcoTour Adventures in Jackson Hole WY
Credit: EcoTour Adventures

Wildlife Tours

The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem is the perfect place to view a variety of wildlife from bears, moose, and bison. If you need help finding some of these animals we recommend taking a tour. Your guide can show you where to find a grizzly sow with her cubs while telling you facts about the Grand Tetons or Yellowstone.

Brushbuck Wildlife Tours and Ecotour Adventures are two of the many tour operators that can help you explore the area.

a man and woman stand in water while fly fishing in the summer in Jackson Hole, WY

Fly Fishing

Ever dream of casting to a magnificent cutthroat trout? Jackson is the place to do it. With close proximity to the Snake, South Fork, Henry’s Fork, Madison, Green, Yellowstone, and Firehole, there are many places to try and catch those blue-ribbon trout.

If you're looking for a guide or fly suggestions head on over to JD High Country Outfitters or Snake River Angler.

Cowboy riding bucking horse at the Jackson Hole Rodeo in Teton Village, Jackson Hole, WY

Jackson Hole Rodeo

The Jackson Hole Rodeo is great family fun. The rodeo is every Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday through the summer at the Teton Rodeo grounds. Featuring bull riding, bronco riding, and a hilarious rodeo clown, this is a fantastic event.

Purchase your tickets directly on the rodeo's website.

Whitewater Rafting & Scenic Floats

Get out on the Snake River and do a scenic or whitewater float trip. The Snake has much to offer from gorgeous views to class III rapids, it's the perfect activity for families and adventurers.

Give Jackson Hole Whitewater or Teton Whitewater a shout to book a float trip.

a mountain biker jumps through the air while riding a narrow dirt trail in Jackson Hole, WY

Mountain & Road Biking

Looking to take a bike ride while visiting Jackson Hole? We have miles of road and mountain biking trails within a short distance of our hotels.

Forgot your bike? Hoback Sports and The Hub Bicycles are great places to rent road and mountain bikes.

stone exterior of the National Museum of Wildlife Art built into the side of a mountain in Jackson Hole, WY
National Museum of Wildlife Art

Museums

Looking to check out the history and art of Teton Valley? Head to Jackson Hole Historical Society Museum or the National Museum of Wildlife Art.