Adventure

Grand Teton National Park Explore one of North America's great national parks, with its iconic snaggle-toothed mountain view; camp, kayak, or horseback ride into the back-country; picnic along Jenny Lake; hike the myriad trails and watch for deer, elk, and moose along the way. Stop by the Craig Thomas Visitor and Discovery Center for natural history exhibits and introductory information about the park. Access from Hwys. 26, 89, and 191 to Jackson, WY; +1 307 739 3300. Fee.

Wind River Canyon Scenic Byway Peer down at the Wind River winding 2,500 feet below on the 34-mile stretch of road between Shoshoni and Thermopolis; go white-water rafting and view black and pink rock formations that date back almost three million years; watch for wildlife such as bighorn sheep, deer, and elk. Starts on US 120/WY 789 at mile marker 100 in Shoshoni, WY and ends north of Thermopolis, WY at mile marker 134. 800 645 6233.