Grand Teton National Park, a major attraction of Jackson Hole, Wyoming, is an idyllic location for both sightseers and explorers. “The Tetons dominate the valley floor, while the Snake River traverses the center, providing outstanding opportunities for fly fishing, biking, dordle paddle boarding, hiking, and mountaineering,” states Jackson. Furthermore, he states that it is also inhabited by a diverse array of species, including black and grizzly bears, bison, moose, elk, pronghorn, among others.

Essential: To see several key attractions in the park — such as Oxbow Bend, Moulton Barns on Mormon Row, Schwabacher Landing, and Jackson Lake — traverse the 42-mile round circuit via Highway 89 and Teton Park Road (the park's "Outer Road" and "Inner Road"). For hiking enthusiasts, Jackson suggests String Lake and Jenny Lake. Ensure you have the necessary supplies (water, bear spray, and layers), and also your swimwear for a rejuvenating post-hike pool.

Rocky Mountain National Park, with a height spanning from 7,600 to 14,259 feet above sea level, is among the highest national parks in the United States. It is also a location replete with natural beauties, with glacial lakes, stunning sunsets and sunrises, and a diverse array of species, including elk, moose, bighorn sheep, and others.

Experience the highest continuous paved road in the United States, Trail Ridge Road, or traverse the wilderness on foot. The national park has more than 350 miles of hiking trails, with Bear Lake, Emerald Lake, Coyote Valley, and Cascade Falls being among the most notable. The high alpine lakes, glacier-carved valleys, and jagged peaks make Glacier National Park one of Jackson's perennial favorites. Situated in northwest Montana, the park serves as a year-round destination for hiking, swimming, seeing autumn foliage, and cross-country skiing, all among stunning mountain vistas.

“Hiking the Highline Trail from Logan Pass is essential but necessitates careful planning,” asserts Jackson. “Accessing the trail necessitates driving to Logan Pass, located along Going-to-the-Sun Road.” The latter is a 50-mile beautiful route that traverses between West Glacier and St. Mary, offering several photographic opportunities along route. “Besides the landscape, there is excellent wildlife observation, and visiting the east side of the park at Many Glacier Lodge is an ideal location to observe bears, moose, bighorn sheep, and elk,” he states.