Things to do in Wyoming

Jackson Hole · About 4 hours · from $198

Jackson Hole Eco Tour Adventures puts you in a pop-top vehicle with a naturalist guide and scopes, timed for the hour when moose, elk and bison are actually out. Dusk is just as good as dawn for wildlife, so this is the one to book if you'd rather skip a 5 am alarm.

Jackson Hole · About 3 hours · from $115

A calm 13-mile float with Teton views, eagles and the odd moose, no whitewater, and your guide does all the rowing. Take a morning trip for the best wildlife, and keep it for a summer visit since floats don't run in winter.

Jackson Hole · About 4 hours · from $375

A guided half day on a snowmobile from Heart Six Ranch, with big Teton country views and a guide leading the whole way, so you don't need to know the trails. It's the winter outing I suggest for non-skiers, so dress in warm layers and confirm what gear is included when you book.

Jackson Hole · About 8 hours · from $219

A full winter day with a BrushBuck naturalist looking for bison, moose and bighorn sheep in Grand Teton, plus a horse-drawn sleigh ride through the National Elk Refuge herd. Dress warmer than you think you need, because the sleigh is open to the wind.

Yellowstone · About 13 hours · from $329

A BrushBuck naturalist drives you to Old Faithful and the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, so you watch for wildlife instead of the road. It's a long day, so it's my pick only if you're based in Jackson with one day for Yellowstone, and it runs in the warmer months when the park roads are open.

Yellowstone · About 8 hours · $1,000 per group

A full private day with a Yellowstone Exposures guide and spotting scopes, built around finding wolves, bears and bison in places like Lamar Valley. The price covers up to five people, and I'd take the early start they recommend, since dawn is when the wolves are most active.

Yellowstone · About 4 hours 15 minutes each way · $179 per adult

The way to reach Old Faithful Snow Lodge in winter without a snowmobile, with stops for bison and steaming geyser basins along the way. It runs December 16, 2026 to March 7, 2027; stay at Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel the night before for the morning coach.

Yellowstone · Up to 3 hours · $34 per adult

A slow, guided snowshoe through a steaming, nearly empty geyser basin. Snowshoe rentals are extra at the Bear Den Ski Shop, and you need a snowcoach or snowmobile to reach Old Faithful first.