Day 1: Arrival in Jackson Hole, WY
Morning:
Arrive at Jackson Hole Airport (JAC).
Pick up your rental car.
Check into your accommodations in Jackson Hole (e.g., boutique hotels like Hotel Jackson or cozy lodges like Rustic Inn).
Afternoon:
Explore Jackson Town Square: Stroll through charming shops, art galleries, and enjoy the iconic antler arches.
Have lunch at Café Genevieve or The Bunnery.
Evening:
Enjoy dinner at Snake River Grill or Gather.
If time allows, visit the Jackson Hole Rodeo (seasonal) or enjoy a sunset drive to the nearby Elk Refuge.
Day 2: Grand Teton National Park
Morning:
Head to Grand Teton National Park.
Start with a sunrise stop at Schwabacher’s Landing for stunning views of the Tetons reflected in the water.
Hike: Choose an easy trail like Taggart Lake (3 miles round trip) or a moderate one like Cascade Canyon.
Afternoon:
Picnic lunch in the park or grab food at Dornan’s in Moose.
Visit Jenny Lake: Take the shuttle boat across and hike to Inspiration Point or Hidden Falls.
Evening:
Return to Jackson.
Optional: Relax at Granite Hot Springs.
Dinner at Local or The Gun Barrel Steak & Game House.
Day 3: Drive to Yellowstone (South Entrance)
Morning:
Depart early for Yellowstone (1.5 hours to the South Entrance).
Stop at West Thumb Geyser Basin en route.
Afternoon:
Visit Old Faithful and the Upper Geyser Basin. Watch an eruption and explore the nearby geothermal features.
Continue north to Grand Prismatic Spring at Midway Geyser Basin.
Evening:
Overnight stay in West Yellowstone (outside the park) or in one of the park lodges (e.g., Canyon Lodge).
Dinner at Wild West Pizzeria & Saloon (West Yellowstone).
Day 4: Explore Yellowstone
Morning:
Drive to the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. Stop at Artist Point for breathtaking views.
Continue to Hayden Valley for potential wildlife spotting (bison, elk, and maybe bears).
Afternoon:
Head to Mammoth Hot Springs. Walk the boardwalks around the terraced formations.
Optional: Drive to Lamar Valley for prime wildlife viewing.
Evening:
Overnight near the North Entrance (Gardiner, MT) or continue driving toward your route to Whitefish.
Day 5: Drive to Whitefish, MT
Morning:
Begin your scenic drive to Whitefish (approx. 6 hours). Pass through Bozeman or Missoula for a lunch break.
Option: Stop at Flathead Lake for a relaxing view or short detour.
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