14 days in Yellowstone National Park, Jackson Hole & Saratoga Springs Itinerary

An exceptionally diverse landscape and varied wildlife have made Yellowstone National Park one of America's most popular parks.

Yellowstone National Park is known for nature, wildlife, and historic sites. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: witness a stunning natural landmark at Old Faithful, look for all kinds of wild species at Lamar Valley, explore the activities along Yellowstone Lake, and relax and rejuvenate at Boiling River.

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Hartford to Yellowstone National Park is an approximately 10.5-hour flight. You can also drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 2 hours traveling from Hartford to Yellowstone National Park. Traveling from Hartford in June, expect nights in Yellowstone National Park to be cooler, around 34°F, while days are little chillier, around 66°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Mon) early enough to drive to Jackson Hole.

The Jackson Hole valley is approximately 97 km (60 mi) long and 24 km (15 mi) wide, encompassing the town of Jackson, Teton Village, and the northern section of Grand Teton National Park.

Kick off your visit on the 8th (Tue): identify plant and animal life at Grand Teton. Here are some ideas for day two: relax and float downstream with Barker-Ewing Whitewater, then admire the masterpieces at National Museum of Wildlife Art, and then make a trip to Schwabacher Landing.

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Traveling by car from Yellowstone National Park to Jackson Hole takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Traveling from Yellowstone National Park in June, you will find days in Jackson Hole are somewhat warmer (72°F), and nights are about the same (39°F). Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Saratoga Springs.

Named for the restorative mineral springs in the area, Saratoga Springs began its life as a resort town.

Change things up with these side-trips from Saratoga Springs: Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home (in Manchester), Ledge Rock Hill Winery (in Corinth) and The Clark Art Institute (in Williamstown). There's lots more to do: do a tasting at Balderdash Cellars, paddle through the water with Kayak Shak, explore the world behind art at Norman Rockwell Museum, and immerse yourself in nature at Saratoga Spa State Park.

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Fly from Jackson Hole to Saratoga Springs in 10.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car, bus, taxi, and train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 2 hours traveling from Jackson Hole to Saratoga Springs. Traveling from Jackson Hole in June, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be much hotter in Saratoga Springs, with lows of 63°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Mon) so you can go by car back home.