With temperatures from the low 40s to the high 50s, April is a great time of year to be outdoors! As the slopes close for the season and you’re looking for something fun and relaxing to do, check out these favorite Jackson Hole Activities in April and enjoy something new!
Fishing
Do you enjoy floating along beautiful blue waters? Do you enjoy the thrill of catching something on your line? Let’s go fishing! Whether you chose to float down Flat Creek, head into Yellowstone National Park, or slither the Snake River, this is an activity of a lifetime. Many companies offer full day or half day trips, where you’ll learn how to tie your own flies, cast for fly fishing, and spend the day with a fly-fishing pro! Know that spring runoffs can effect when fishing is and isn’t possible, and consult with an expert before planning your trip!
Check out Bill Drui Fishing Trips for an out of the box and into the boat experience.
Shooting Range
No matter your experience level, the experts at the Jackson Hole Shooting Experience offer a wide variety of packages for a once-in-a-lifetime excursion! From the Multi-Gun Rifle and Pistol Experience to a fully customizable event, such as Group Events or Wedding Parties, you are sure to have a blast! Once your private coach walks you through the ins and out of gun safety, you’ll be comfortable and confident as you try out their wide array of pistols and rifles.
Want to relive those camp memories? We also offer Archery Experiences that teach you the inner workings of shooting a bow and arrow. First time with a bow? Learn the dynamics of air and positioning and find a new favorite sport! Check us out on TripAdvisor!
National Park
April is the best time of the year for animal-lovers to visit! Catch the wildlife emerging from hibernation and the babies taking their first steps as the Grand Teton National Park starts to open its roads after the winter season. Depending on snow removal, and at the discretion of the park staff, roads into the park start to open in early spring, making way for your scenic cruise around the park! Check out the Craig Thomas Discovery and Visitor Center in Moose for more information and a map!
Enjoy a scenic bike around the beautiful base of the Tetons, or take a guided tour with companies like Teton Mountain Bike Tours, weather dependent, so call ahead! Beat the crowds and enjoy nature this spring!!
Dining
Figs
Regionally-sourced, Mediterranean-styled cuisine and soothing ambiance are offered in this upscale restaurant, FIGs, located inside the beautiful Hotel Jackson! Sit by the fire, enjoy a hand-crafted cocktail, and strike up a conversation as you take in the beauty that Jackson Hole has to offer.
Handle Bar
A local favorite, Handle Bar, located in the Four Seasons Resort, is a pub-styled restaurant with a wide selection of bar food, mixed drinks, and international beers! Specializing in “Modern Pub Grub”, this local favorite is a great place to unwind, have some fun, and meet some new people while enjoying fabulous food and taking in the mountain scene.
Local Events
Free Stargazing Event in Rendezvous Park
For a late night fun learning adventure, head on out to Rendezvous Park for a free stargazing even with members of the Wyoming Stargazers! They have a Dobsonian Telescope, Ipads with information, and star knowledge! A great way to spend the night with your kiddos having fun and learning!
Shopping
Head to the Town Square for some shopping and one of a kind shops! From luxury boutiques to memento shops, there’s something for everyone! Stop by Lee’s Tee’s to pick up a souvenir, head over to Yippy-I-O for some homemade fudge, and take some pictures under the famous antler arches!
Music under the Tram
This fun, annual free concert starts its 6th year on April 4th, with fantastic live band music on the hillside under the Jackson Hole Tram in Teton Village!
Whatever you chose to do, your stay in Jackson Hole will be one to remember. Don’t forget to ask a local what they recommend, you might find something you didn’t even know was there!
Jackson Hole Activities in April
