Stunning weekend in the Grand Teton State Park. We missed the Gennie Lake Lodge boat across the…read morelake and elected to pivot to String Lake hike for a different and new adventure in GTNP. The water is so clear. An incredible day with a high 70's and a mild cool breeze, made it a perfect day. You could see pockets of snow in the mountain valleys and an incredibly clear day. The leaves are turning and the yellows and reds are exploding. We spotted deer, bald eagles, hawks and martins. It was a spectacular weekend in Grand Teton National Park and the fall colors only added to the beauty. If you have a chance, get to the Grand Tetons for a glance at Roosevelt's dream of the beauty of the USA.

We absolutely loved our time here! We spent three days exploring the national park. We probably…read moreonly needed two because some areas closed for the season on September 30th. Jenny Lake boating, Colter Bay Village visitor's center, and Jackson Lake Lodge were all closed. The latter two even had all the restrooms boarded up! Bummer, especially since the weather was still super nice, sunny and 75°. Some of our favorite stops were Mormon Row, Cunningham Cabin Historic Site, Signal Mountain Summit, and Jenny Lake. The 42-mile Scenic Loop is a must and covers most of the park. There are many turnout and overlooks along the way with gorgeous views. My favorite visitor's center was the Craig Thomas Discovery and Visitor Center. It had everything...a museum with exhibits, gift shop, large restrooms, ranger information desk, and a big lobby area for sitting and enjoying the mountain range view through large windows. Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our time at this national park. We would highly recommend!

Incredible views. Wildlife galore. Perfect for hiking, picnicking, photographing. Iconic…read more Roads are well maintained, but keep an eye on the site for seasonal closures!

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.

Nice small peaceful garden/park with a pagoda, short trail to the river, large rocks, waterfall,…read morestatues, and places to sit and relax. Not a big place. Shaded with the sounds of the water.

This is a great spot to visit. The walk is peaceful and lots to walk and see. There is water ways…read moreand falls and intriguing paths to take. There is also a few restaurants across the street that looked amazing unfortunately we had already had a late lunch but def a stop we would love to do again.

Love this park during the summer months. Thursdays are always packed and very entertaining. Music…read moreon the Main brings great bands and the event is always free. They do ask for donations which keeps the event going strong. Don't forget to bring a chair. Plenty of food and drink can be purchased during the event. During July 4th, they have a great art and craft festival. If there during that time, check out the library next door. Book Sale for donations. Some great finds can happen then.

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.

Awesome find! Give yourself as hour and your kids will love you for it…read more There are HUGE boulders where the kids can climb just like a real rock wall but without harnesses. It's not too high up in the sky, but honestly fun for kids ages 5-15. I'm so glad we stumbled upon this. Every hotel/condo/resort should tell parents about this gem. My kids didn't want to leave!

The rock climbing wall here is a big hit with my two boys, 12 and 14. We discovered this gem on our…read moretrip to Montana 2-years ago. And this summer, when we stopped in Jackson on our trip to California, my boys demanded that we allow time for the rock climbing wall. So, after lunch, we did. It's more of a boulder replica than a rock wall but very significant with lots of options for climbing to the top of this 8-10 foot man-made 'boulder' that's approximately 40 feet by 10 feet. Numerous handholds. This is a serious challenge. I don't know much about rock climbing or bouldering and that will be evident in this description. Neither do my boys. All I know is that they love this feature of this park in Jackson, and I've never seen anything else like it anywhere in America.

Great park, big, clean, and lots to do there. We were looking for a place to walk our dogs while…read morein Idaho Falls for shopping and this was perfect. Tons of squirrels to keep the pups amused!

Great park for kids. This park is surrounded by multiple parks with softball fields. This park has…read morea playground for young kids. Lots of fun with interactive toys and swingset. There are six tables under a covered canopy where you can have a birthday party or just have your lunch. This area needs attention, there is trash and food on the ground and walls. Other than the picnic area, everything looks great.

Delta lake trail is absolutely stunning even if you dont make it to the lake. I went on a random…read moreday at the end of may and there was still a lot of packed snow at the final 1/8th or so of the trail, and I didn't have chains/spikes or trekking poles. I almost never turn around on hikes but this was one that I did - it was very difficult to navigate the trail (you couldn't see the ground at all) and it was VERY steep. I was alone and afraid if I fell it would be very bad news, and I wouldn't get help at least right then. Some folks did go past me and made it; they told me on the way down that it was beautiful and you can get right up next to the water! I'm sure that's true per the pics. Along the way, the trail was well kept and had a beautiful view over some of the other lakes. There was lots of wildlife; spotted a bear and her cub at one point. Overall just super beautiful, peaceful, and not overrun with folks since it's a harder trail than the most popular ones in the Jenny lake area. Definitely recommend to at least attempt this one! Of note there is a NP bathroom at the trailhead but no running water. I came around 8a and there was plenty of parking in the gravel lot but on my way out around 12p, it was full and cars were parking along the dirt road to enter the trailhead area.

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

We visited this park with some friends who live in the area (we are out of town) and it was so fun!…read moreThere is a pool, playground and splash pad all in the same place. I heard the pool has swim lessons. We just enjoyed the splash pad and playground. I love that I could sit at one table and see both of the play areas so my older kid could run back and forth from playground to splash pad. There was shade, lots of grass, restrooms, and plenty of parking.

I like that the splash pad and playground are close to each other…read more Went in the afternoon and the bathrooms were disgusting. There was fecal matter on the toilet and it smelled horrendous inside the bathrooms. Plus there's very little lighting in there making it really hard for a small child to use.

Easy to purchase tickets online. They limit the number of guests during a time window, which…read morecreates a peaceful and enjoyable atmosphere. Several pools to circulate between. Beautiful river and scenery. Only downsides: locker room is small and walkways are gravel. Be sure to bring flip flops.

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.