Jackson Hole Vacation
Written by Vacation Idea.com Travel Editors.
Jackson Hole, Wyoming, is one of the most beautiful areas in the United States, offering a number of vacation activities and spectacular scenery. Jackson Hole features the western town of Jackson, three ski resorts, and Grand Teton National Park which borders on Yellowstone at the northern end.
The town of Jackson is located 300 miles northeast of Salt Lake City and 500 miles northwest of Denver. If you are flying, Jackson Hole Airport is located 10 miles north of Jackson. Airlines that fly to Jackson Hole include American, Delta, Continental, Northwest and United.
Several car rental companies are situated at the airport where you can pick up a rental car. Although local transportation is available between Jackson and Teton Village, and several hotels will pick you up at the airport, you will need a car to explore the area, especially in the summer. Driving time from the airport to Jackson is about 30 minutes, and 45 minutes to Teton Village.
Jackson Hole valley is located at high altitude, at more than 6,200 feet. It takes a couple of days for the body to acclimate to thinner and dryer air. Wear plenty of sunscreen since sun's rays are more powerful in the mountains than at sea level. Weather in Jackson Hole is unpredictable year-round.
Jackson Hole is 48 miles long and 8 to 15 miles wide. At the sounthern end, the valley is at 6,069 feet, sloping up to 6,779 feet above sea level towards the north.
