8 days in Jackson & Yellowstone National Park Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 7th (Tue): take in breathtaking views at Cascade Canyon and then hike along Taggart Lake. Here are some ideas for day two: get outside with Wildland Llamas and then get a taste of the local shopping with Mangelsen Images of Nature.

To see more things to do, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Jackson tour planner.

Yellowstone National Park to Jackson is an approximately 2-hour car ride. You can also do a combination of car and bus. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Yellowstone National Park in August: highs in Jackson hover around 30°C, while lows dip to 7°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Thu) so you can go by car to Yellowstone National Park.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Mud Volcano and Fairy Falls. Get in touch with nature at Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone and Mammoth Hot Springs. Next up on the itinerary: contemplate the waterfront views at Yellowstone Lake, take in the natural beauty of Old Faithful, explore the striking landscape at Biscuit Basin, and take in the dramatic scenery at Mystic Falls Trail.

To find ratings, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Yellowstone National Park trip website.

Getting from Jackson to Yellowstone National Park by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and car. Traveling from Jackson in August, expect Yellowstone National Park to be slightly colder, temps between 24°C and 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel back home.