On 06/16/2025, I hiked the MOST INTENSE hike. My friend and I started at 10 AM and didn't finish…read moreuntil 9 PM. We hiked from Taggart trailhead to Taggart Lake, then off to Bradley Lake. After those two hikes onto Delta Lake. We hiked a total of 15 miles at 9,000 ft of elevation. I frequently hike, but in no way have I ever trained to hike at any kind of elevation. I knew my limits, but boy were they pressed on this hike. On the trail going up, I saw elk and marmots around. Its better to hike with a group of two or more and someone you trust, don't be like me and hike with someone who can care less than you and constantly left me to solo hike on unfamiliar territory. The trail after Bradley Lake is a continuous incline, so take plenty of water and rest breaks. I had to take plenty of breaks and am a slow hiker. Whether you read it on Google, Yelp, TripAdvisor, or All Trails, the last 3 miles up is torturously difficult. It is constant rocky with huge boulders that you have to cross by crawling. Here at this point, your trekking poles are useless. In June, some of the trail was still covered with snow. Quite challenging for someone who isn't used to walking in snow; the snow was semi-hard, but soft in parts so I fell a couple of times. To get to the top after the boulders, there's a deep ascend upwards that crawling is the only option and you gotta be careful not to fall backwards. At this moment, I was 3 minutes in and wanted to give up! My friend had already left me behind, I was pissed off at her, and mad at myself for putting myself through this hike. Until, a family coming down gave me some serious encouragement to continue on. Shout out to that beautiful family! Y'all, a real one!! Whew!! I was exhausted once I crossed my final hill to see Delta Lake. It was indeed beautiful and is worth it! The water was crystal turquoise blue (naturally), it was hypothermia cold, but the snow capped mountain tops were a stunner to view. It was so picturesque and all I wanted was to rest. However, I didn't get to because two people were in my ear about, "can you take my picture?" at every single moment and angle. It was so annoying. My friend and I stayed about 15 minutes at the lake before we started our trek back. Now, that was problematic because we were racing to get back before nightfall and since we weren't smart enough to start at Delta Lake trailhead, the hike took longer, we wasted time a lot of time hiking, so by the time we were heading back it was 6pm in the evening. Luckily, it gets completely dark after 9pm. On the way back, it was a descend hike down the mountain, so our pace was slightly increased, but we had to be very careful because on the trail, we spotted a moose. He wouldn't move and was minding his own business. His partner was on the side, then ran when it saw our presence. Eventually, the moose scurried away in the forest. We continued to hike and was faced with a grizzly bear off the path, but was in close proximity. I was horrified and quickly grabbed my bear spray ready to shoot. My friend told me to just run across. I thought that was stupid of her to tell me to risk my life of being eaten so she can live free. Mercifully, the bear continued to eat grass and walked further into the forest. At that point, I was terrified of being with this so-called friend, out in bear country, and by 7:00 PM, we were STILL hiking. I started to panic and begged this chick (that I was with) to call park rangers. Her iPhone had died, so no access to maps, but thankfully my Android still had sufficient battery lasting through the end. She continued to say we didn't need to, but at last she did (after I begged her to) call 911 for rescue. We hiked an additional 4 miles. I was EXTREMELY tired!!! My legs were jello and I was out of breath, but couldn't stop. By that time, my mum called me since I never told her I was safe back at the hostel. A mother's instinct, she knew something was wrong. So she called the park rangers too and then they came, met up with us, and walked us then drove us to the Taggart Lake trailhead where we had parked. The following day, I was too tired to move or walk. I must add, this isn't a small kid friendly hike. I saw noone hiking with tiny kids. My advice to anyone looking to dare hike this trail: *Hike from the Delta Lake trailhead *Bring a trusted friend who actually cares about your wellness and well-being to wait on you and not mock you for hiking pace. *Start early *Train to hike at an elevation and don't cold turkey wing it especially if you're a Southeast Texan *Trekking poles are needed *Know your limits (coincides with the friend note) *Wear comfortable hiking shoes with supportive grip. *Have fun in a safe way

This hike was pretty strenuous for a couple of Oklahomans, despite all of us being in decent…read morephysical shape. I would advise anyone over the age of 50/anyone not in excellent physical health to beware of this hike. More trail info can be found on the app All Trails (which is also good for mapping purposes!) There is an extremely steep Boulder scramble towards the end. Make sure you bring 2-3 liters of water for each hiker, and definitely plenty of food to keep you energized. We each had a peanut butter jelly sandwich, apples, granola bars, and beef jerky. The views from the top were incredible. The blue water of the lake, the proximity to the Grand Teton, the waterfall, it was all so impressive. Absolutely worth the 2 hours and 45 minutes of uphill battle :) took just under 2 hours to get down. We did come across a small bear towards the beginning of the trail, so make sure to keep bear spray handy and make lots of noise!

This park's beauty is captivating. The breathtakingly beautiful mountain ranges make for some…read moregorgeous photos that don't do it justice. It was established in 1929 and continues to be a place filled with lots of wildlife and numerous opportunities for hiking and fishing. The best part of our visit was a genteel raft trip down the Snake River, where you can get a whole different perspective of the park's landscape. As we floated down the river, the snow-covered mountains were visible for most of the trip -- making for some truly great photos. A group ahead of us spotted a moose, but it was gone by the time we got to where it was. It was still a very peaceful and enjoyable afternoon in the park. This national park is truly one of the most beautiful ones that I have visited.

What a fantastic place to visit. Pictures will never do it justice. It is a must see on your bucket…read morelist. So many different ways to see the part. So many activities offered.

I really do like a good hiking trail. The other day I was…read moregetting ready for us to go on the trip we had planned, through one of Idaho's many lava fields, when I came across this interesting hike. some comments on a hike webpage said it as pleasant and easy. We weren't looking for a difficult end of day hike and we had already done one of the best lava fields on the plant at Craters of the of the Moon, so we chose to change our agenda to this river adjacent walk. When we got to the parking area, I could see the the path was, up. it wasn't along the river but walked along it a bit higher and climbed along the mountain side. it was perfect in my eyes, a bit more interesting. as we started our hike I appreciated how our view of the broad lazy river got belter and better. There were man turn offs from the main path to sit or just view the river and the country side. Ass the sun was going down the views got exponentially belter. We went over a river about mile in that was fed from hot springs. We crossed the small bridge and tested the water. Not that warm but still pretty cool. It was a great spot to call it a day and head back. It's an easy + route to go on that really gives you the best of river mountain and views. I would rate it possibly the best near Idaho Falls.

This is a lookout point along the path around Cascade Canyon and hidden Falls. The view at…read moreinspiration point is absolutely stunning, it's one of the best views in the park in my opinion. What I think is nice is that the view is not just of the park and all the distant rolling hills, but also Jenny lake itself, which is unique to this area. Some other great lookout points include the hike to Delta Lake, but you're not gonna get that same view directly over Jenny Lake, which is the most popular area in the park. If you're going to do the hike up to hidden Falls, this is basically on the way so you should stop and take a picture or sit for a while. It's definitely worth the time to go out of your way for this!

The hike up to the point is tough, but the views are one thousand percent worth it!! The path is…read morerocky, so be sure to have good hiking shoes. Also don't forget you water!! The hike up to inspiration point has gorgeous views of the Tetons and also of Jenny Lake. I kept thinking we had made it to the top because the view was so pretty, but there was more to hike and more gorgeous views along with it. My group stopped at the top and ate lunch on some rocks under a tree. There are so many chipmunks looking for food, and they look like they get it. You can take the ferry to the beginning of this hike to make it easier. The walk down is a little rough on the knees. Still loved it!

Great, easy (for most) hiking trails in the park…read more Your choice but you can do the loop or go up and back. Choose your poison. When looking at the Tetons, if you choose the route to the left, much steeper on the way to the lake than the route from the right. Neither is wrong. Beautiful hike, terrain, and views. We happened to hike after recent storms so some parts of the path were puddled with water. Made it fun with either walking through or around. All fun. Relatively easy hike but incredible so don't miss. The water in the lake is so clear and beautiful it makes you want to jump in but you know it's colder than a witches tit!

I honestly didn't really know where I was going. I wanted to walk to Jenny lake but then got lost…read moreand went back to the car but the views were still impressive and breathtaking. I would recommend

Quite literally I cannot recommend this park highly enough. It is one of my absolute favorites,…read moregiven the beauty alone but also the accessibility, proximity to a fun town (Jackson) etc. The airport actually is within the national park (only park that has this feature), so if you land on a clear day you get a STUNNING view of the Tetons mountain range just to the west. Jackson is a 20ish min drive away, or if you go north toward Yellowstone you can pass along the scenic byway and stop along any of the turnouts for INCREDIBLE pictures, including the famous Mormon row. Go into the park toward Jenny lake for some of the most iconic spots, or a solid hike. Delta lake is a hard hike but it's STUNNING, and of course the hike +- the boat ride across Jenny lake to Cascade canyon and hidden falls is as stunning as they come. Oxbow bend is gorgeous for views and chilling too, and I saw folks fishing over in that area. Be aware that the lot at Jenny lake gets INSANELY full despite the fact that it is MASSIVE and has an overflow area, just cause the park is so popular. It is absolutely worth it. Do not miss this park - it lives rent free in my head and every time the weather is good outside I think about hiking in the Tetons!

- Too far from Yellowstone; inconvenient for my tightly crammed itinerary D:…read more+ Tranquil scenery, - minus the crowds. Many pullouts are crowded with families taking pictures. - Because of my tight schedule, I only caught a more distant side view of the "tétons". (I think the 19th-century fur trappers coulda done better) + Still gotta admit, the outstanding shape of those giant, uniquely jagged mountains jutting from the idyllic vegetation and Jackson Lake sure make for a photogenic backdrop.

I love this place. Good affordable fun for the family . They have a big pool with diving board and…read moreslide (pay extra) there are 2 hot pools on the other side. There is a snack shop with hotdogs burgers etc. family and adult friendly,

Call first. These imbeciles don't know how to update their hours. Website said they're open but a…read morehandy flyer in their lobby said different. 90 minute drive each way.. Thanks for wasting my entire Sunday! Looks like a run down motel 8 pool with an old McDonald's slide anyways.

So fun!! Just a small local spot we found on our trip and our kiddos had the best time.read more

One of the best natural swimming holes I've ever been to! Great for all ages. Enjoy the following:…read more Waterslide for kids & adults Diving board Sandy beach Roped off kids area Pavilion & picnic tables Bathroom Shower to clean off sand The water is a great cool temperature and if you're a responsible and decent swimmer- swim across the river to the damn and spillway and walk along the dams ledge. It's pretty safe. We do it every time we go. The hardest part is swimming back against the current. But anyone who is a mildly decent swimmer can handle it. I'm no champion swimmer and I can swim it without any problems- my 9 year old did it too with a little help.

Although we had to wait in line to get on the boat, it was well worth it to be taken over the lake…read moreand dropped off right at the trailhead. The captain on the way there was funny and shared some really cool fun facts about Jenny Lake. The captain on the way back was equally friendly and appreciated. Would recommend.

We decided to beat the crowd and arrived in time for one of the first boats that leaves the landing…read moreat 7 AM. Bring your parking pass if you have it otherwise there will be a charge just to access the area. Once you arrive at the boat landing, parking is free. From there you can either hike a portion of the lake and take the boat back, simply do a hike, or take a boat ride/hike, or just ride the boat! There is a charge for riding the boat with discounts available for kids and seniors. There are only facilities at the boat landing and once you leave you're on your own! You're constantly reminded that you are in bear country so bring some spray, bug repellent, sunscreen, plenty of water and snacks, as there are no amenities in the wilderness areas. Hikes and climbing opportunities exist however, for the more advanced area permits may be required so check before you leave with Park Rangers. We were very happy to have started early as when we returned by noon the landing was exceptionally crowded, and parking was nonexistent. There is shopping, some concessions, and beautiful area to explore just around the boat landing area. This is a fantastic stop, but again emphasize. Be here early!

Relaxing hot spring experience. We stuck to the kids pool (80 degrees) and the leisure pool (100…read moredegrees). The staff was super nice and accommodating. I really liked that they have puddle jumpers and other floatation devices you can borrow for your kids. Being out of state, this was super helpful, since we didn't travel with ours. There's a small turf play area that my daughter enjoyed and picnic tables to hang out at. 2 hours was more than enough time for us.

We found this gem during our visit to Jackson Hole. The hot spring is suitable for all ages -- we…read moresaw families with kids enjoying the pools, while many adults relaxed quietly in the water. There are approximately six pools at the site. When you first enter, you will see two pools designed for children and their parents. To the right, there is a cold plunge and another hot spring. If you walk further down the path, you will find two more pools. In addition to the hot springs, the park also offers a small playground for children and a sunbathing area for adults. We tried all the pools except the ones designated for kids. We loved the hot pools, but the cold plunge stood out, it was so cold that it made us feel numb. After soaking in the hot springs, we purchased some drinks from the front desk to cool down. The site also provides showers so you can rinse off the hot spring water before leaving. We recommend bringing your own towel and a waterproof phone protector, just in case you accidentally drop your phone.