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At Home on the Range
The Best Kid-friendly Travel Destinations in the Mountain States
By Elisa Ast All
While searching for fine beaver pelts in northwestern Wyoming in the early 1800s, John Colter discovered a region unlike anything he had ever seen – a land covered in thermal pools and steaming rivers surrounded by shimmering forests and awe-inspiring mountains. In later years other mountain men discovered the majesty of the West in their search for beaver pelts. During their wanderings, the Jackson Hole valley became the crossroads of the Western fur trade.
Today, the land surrounding the Tetons is protected for future generations to see and feel the same grandeur as those who first arrived. And when you explore this remote corner of the west and enjoy the Snake River Lodge & Spa, you may never want to leave.
With 88 rooms and 46 luxury condominiums, the Snake River Lodge & Spa fits into its rugged environment well. Styled in western d袯r with hand-crafted leather furniture, large stone fireplaces and carved bears, the resort houses the luxurious Avanyu Spa and Health Club and the GameFish restaurant.
Jackson Hole offers three ski areas, with its mountains often getting more than 500 inches of snow throughout the winter season. In addition to downhill skiing, there are thousands of acres of prime snowmobiling terrain and some of the most accessible and famous backcountry skiing in the country. Take a sleigh ride or a snowshoe tour, during which you'll learn about animals, their tracks and signs. Wildlife tours, snow tubing, ice skating and heli-skiing are additional winter options.
In the summer, families can visit nearby Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park or ride the Aerial Tram up Rendezvous Mountain to an elevation of 10,450 feet. Kid Ranch summer activities include mountain adventures, wall climbing, arts and crafts and science projects.
800-FOR-ROCK
www.rockresorts.com