Adventure Sustainably

Teton County and the surround areas are on the ancestral homeland of the Mountain Shoshone people and over 27 bands of Indigenous people who were the earliest occupants and stewards of what is now referred to as the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

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When enjoying any trail-related activity such as hiking or biking, stay on marked paths. It can take the ecosystem 10 to 30 years to recover from the damages of going off-trail.

Tips for the Trail

Be alert and learn to recognize bear signs like tracks, scat, digging, and the smell of a carcass. Learn how to use and carry bear spray.

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Know your limits, communicate with your group, have a plan, and know when to turn around or scale back your adventure. Cell reception is limited in the mountains, so consider having a backcountry GPS device or downloading the backcountry SOS app.

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Never leave food, beverages, or other attractants unattended. If camping or picnicking, properly store anything with an odor in a bear box. Feeding wildlife—bears, foxes, deer, or any other critters—may ultimately lead to the death of the animal or injury to people.

On average, more than 300 large animals are killed annually on Teton County roadways. Wildlife-vehicle collisions are most likely to occur at night, dawn, and dusk. To prevent wildlife collisions, observe the speed limit and be attentive, scan the edges of roads for wildlife, don’t swerve if an impact is inevitable.

Wildlife Hotspots

Harsh winter conditions limit animals’ foraging areas and require them to expend extra energy to survive. Observe the Teton County winter wildlife range closures.

Winter Wildlife Closures

When car camping, park your vehicle in designated parking spots and pitch your tent on marked campsites to protect the natural environment,. You can still sleep under the stars, but do so in a designated zone. In the backcountry, camp 200 feet (about 70 adult steps) away from water and trails, and select a site that’ is not easily visible to others. Cooking areas, tents, and backpacks should be located on rock, sand, or gravel. In pristine places, it’ is best to spread out tents, avoid repetitive traffic routes, and move your camp every night. To ensure pristine camps stay pristine when breaking camp, take time to naturalize the site.

Camp Responsibly Guide

Dig a hole more than 200 feet away from trails or water, or bring a portable toilet system. Pack out used toilet paper along with any garbage.

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Download the Transit app to get upcoming departure times for nearby START bus lines as soon as you open the app. You can also plan out your route from A to B with navigation guides for getting around on public transit, with real-time data for improved accuracy.

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Every neighborhood is connected by a paved pathway in Jackson, many of which are also plowed in the winter for bike commuters who are committed to year-round sustainable travel. All pathways are well-marked at intersections with signage that helps you navigate between neighborhoods and a variety of destinations. Download maps of the pathway system at friendsofpathways.org.

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Every year, Jackson sees a higher number of electric vehicles in the valley, which has grown our access to and availability of EV charging stations. Be sure to utilize charging stations not only in Teton County but across the state of Wyoming during your visit.

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Avoid driving during commuter hours, especially during the busy summer season. Jackson Hole is just as much of an employer as a visitor destination, and about 40% of local employees commute to work (including a quarter of town police, school district staff, and fire/EMS employees), while more than half of all sheriff’s office and Lower Valley Energy employees commute from outside the county. Avoid rush hours by catching the cooler morning temperatures with an early drive to Grand Teton National Park, or stay for the golden hour and return to your hotel or grab a bite after 6:30 p.m.