Welcome springtime in Grand Teton National Park! There are already signs of a new season approaching. With the arrival of the spring melt we see the Snake River rushing, river otters playing, trumpeter swans swimming, and moose munching on willows. These are all sure signs that Jackson Hole and Grand Teton Lodge Company are coming [...]
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31 Jul
Breakfast Wagon Ride
This morning I arose bright and early in eager anticipation for today’s adventure in Grand Teton National Park. My journey led me to the breakfast Wagon Ride. The Jackson Lake Lodge Corrals sponsor this fun activity open to all ages for everyone to enjoy. The morning air was cool and crisp as I ventured to [...]
21 Jul
Bus Tour to Yellowstone National Park
Did you know Grand Teton National Park is included in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem? Yellowstone National Park is only 40 miles away from Jackson Lake Lodge, and is connected to Grand Teton National Park. The Bus Tour to Yellowstone National Park is the perfect way to see and explore the northern part of Grand Teton [...]
21 May
Jackson Lake Lodge Opening Day!
Opening day is finally here for Jackson Lake Lodge, and the timing could not be more perfect. It is a beautiful spring day in Grand Teton National Park. The sun is shining, the wildlife are roaming, the ice and snow have melted from Jackson Lake, and the guests have arrived. Excitement floats in the air as [...]
4 Sep
Awesome Autumn Deals!
You will find a spectacular last-chance vacation getaway by combining our special $145/night Elk Lovers Excursion package with a cheap “Autumn Adventure” Fare from www.United.com.
21 Aug
…Where the Pronghorn Play!
A common confusion for the guests of Grand Teton National Park is calling a pronghorn an “antelope.” The pronghorn has had to live with this mistake for quite awhile, so I thought I’d help clear this matter up! Fun Fact One: Family Antelope are a member of the Bovidae family, which also includes cows, [...]
18 Aug
Wildlife Crossing In Grand Teton National Park
“Pay Attention: Wildlife On Road!” This sign greets all visitors to Grand Teton National Park, but let me be the first to tell you it is absolutely true! You never know when you will have something or a herd of “somethings” dash in front of your car… and let’s just say some of the animals in [...]
14 Aug
GTLC Fun Facts II
Grand Teton Lodge Company was started by the Rockefeller family. Our employees represent all 50 states and may have worked for us for decades. Our longest employee worked for us 52 years on a seasonal basis each summer! The US/Russia Peace Talks of 1989 were held at Jackson Lake Lodge. We make nearly 30 gallons [...]
12 Aug
Wet N’ Wild ~ Kayaking on Jackson Lake
Kayaking is not a new sport to me; however that doesn’t mean I’m ready to barrel roll down the rapids! That being said, I’m perfectly happy to rent a kayak from the Colter Bay Marina and take in a paddle on Jackson Lake. Last weekend, my boyfriend Sy and I did just that! [...]
8 Aug
Colter’s Floatin’ the Snake River
Hi everyone! It’s me Colter Moose and today I’m floatin’ the Snake River with the Grand Teton Lodge Company boatmen. These guys get to cruise the river all day long as their job…and I thought I had it good! Anyway, I’ve heard all about the dinner they put together on the banks of the Snake River, so [...]
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