Yellowstone and Grand Teton · 9 days
A deeper nine-day Jackson loop through Grand Teton and Yellowstone, preserving the classic gateway, geyser basin, canyon, wildlife, and lake highlights while adding breathing room for alpine scenery, thermal walks, and northern park pacing.
- National Museum of Wildlife Art
- Jenny Lake Visitor Center
- Old Faithful Visitor Education Center
- Biscuit Basin
- Mammoth Hot Springs
- Lamar Valley
- Artist Point
- Yellowstone Lake
Jackson Teton Gateway
Jackson Town Square
Jackson Town Square, Jackson, Wyoming, US
National Museum of Wildlife Art
National Museum of Wildlife Art, Jackson, Wyoming, US
Moose
Moose, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, US
Peaks And Alpine Waters
Mormon Row Historic District
Mormon Row Historic District, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, US
Jenny Lake Visitor Center
Jenny Lake Visitor Center, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, US
Signal Mountain Summit
Signal Mountain Summit, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, US
Lakes To Geysers
West Thumb Geyser Basin
West Thumb Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, US
Old Faithful Visitor Education Center
Old Faithful Visitor Education Center, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, US
Grand Prismatic Spring
Grand Prismatic Spring, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, US
Upper Basin Breathing Room
Morning Glory Pool
Morning Glory Pool, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, US
Biscuit Basin
Biscuit Basin, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, US
Midway Geyser Basin
Midway Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, US
Terraces And Northern Wildlife
Norris Geyser Basin
Norris Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, US
Mammoth Hot Springs
Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, US
Gardiner
Gardiner, Gardiner, Montana, US
Lamar Valley Safari
Lamar Valley
Lamar Valley, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, US
Tower Fall
Tower Fall, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, US
Mount Washburn Trailhead
Mount Washburn Trailhead, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, US
Yellowstone Canyon Drama
Artist Point
Artist Point, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, US
Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, US
Hayden Valley
Hayden Valley, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, US
Lake Shore Southbound
Fishing Bridge
Fishing Bridge, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, US
Yellowstone Lake
Yellowstone Lake, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, US
Colter Bay Village
Colter Bay Village, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, US
Snake River Farewell
Oxbow Bend
Oxbow Bend, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, US
Snake River Overlook
Snake River Overlook, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, US
Jackson
Jackson, Jackson, Wyoming, US
- June is the default planning month, but Yellowstone and Grand Teton roads, trailheads, and services can still be affected by snow or construction; verify current NPS conditions before each transfer.
- Wildlife is most active around dawn and dusk in Lamar Valley, Hayden Valley, and Oxbow Bend; keep legal distances from bison, bears, wolves, and moose and use pullouts only.
- Old Faithful, Grand Prismatic, Jenny Lake, and canyon viewpoints have peak parking pressure by late morning; start early and carry a flexible backup timing plan.
- Mount Washburn access and trail conditions vary seasonally, and bear safety is essential on all hikes; check closures, carry bear spray where appropriate, and stay on boardwalks in thermal areas.