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At Home on the Range
The Best Kid-friendly Travel Destinations in the Mountain States
By Elisa Ast All
Looking for kid-friendly attractions in the Wild West? Well look no further. Here are a few of the best places to take the tikes in the Mountain States.
We live in a time when many kids seek adventure through video games and action movies, but Jackson Hole provides the real thing. Every bit the Wild West, in Jackson Hole you'll find moose alongside ski trails in the winter and bison in the fields in the spring and summer. The rugged land that defines this Cowboy State offers an adventure-filled experience for travelers of all ages. The Four Seasons Resort Jackson Hole provides access to these amazing experiences, creating lasting family memories.
Nestled in the Grand Teton mountain range, Four Seasons is a luxurious playground just steps from the border of Grand Teton National Park, within the Bridget Teton National Forest and just an hour from Yellowstone National Park. Adjacent to the huge Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (www.jacksonhole.com), you can ski in/ski out from Four Season's Base Camp. This dedicated facility operates as a virtual visitor's center – with maps, books, tips and most key outdoor equipment – where you can plan family outings like snowshoeing, skating and even dog sledding.
Four Seasons offers a kids program that takes place during the busy weeks of the ski season, and a summer day camp with age-specific outdoor activities. The adjacent Jackson Hole Mountain Resort has a comprehensive kids program called the Kid's Ranch, which offers tailored summer and winter programs for kids ranging in age from 6 months to 17 years.
Four Seasons' Kids Club has a kid-sized pool table, foosball table and an area for watching movies and playing games. And like every Four Seasons, a wide range of kids' amenities is available, such as childproofing gear, stepstools, diaper pails, kid-sized robes, high chairs and more. Ever the gracious host, Four Seasons even provides complimentary s'mores and hot chocolate by the pool.
800-819-5053
www.fourseasons.com/jacksonhole