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National Elk Refuge

PO Box 510, Jackson, WY 83002
307 733 9212
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Ranked #3 of 24 attractions in Jackson
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Activities: Viewing wildlife
Description: This valley is an ancient elk wintering ground and is located three miles north of Jackson.
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Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

I usually expect everything to be "touristy" when I travel, however, Jackson Hole is not. Walk across the street from Rustic Inn, pay for your ticket, get on a bus that takes you to the Elk Refuge entrance, get on a lovely sleigh pulled by a HUGE work horse and go way out into the Elk Refuge. Everyone loved the... More

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Salt Lake City, Utah
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

It was a snowy day, so we pretty much stayed car-bound. We loved seeing the huge herd of Bighorn sheep - saw more of them than Elk. Again, though at that time of the year, the Elk had already started their migration. I would like to be back when the weather is good and the bike trail along the border... More

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Jackson, Wyoming
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

Seeing the Elk up close was delightful and only in Wyoming can you get that close to thousands of Elk!

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Wilton, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

We thought the refuge was fantastic! The wide open spaces, gorgeous Teton mountains, and Elk, Mountain Sheep, and more wildlife available for ready viewing from your car. There are trails also for more intrepid. We drove around the whole preserve and found it very peaceful almost spiritual.

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Melbourne, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

Fabulous scenes of the Tetons on this picturesque bike ride, pretty remote place. Make sure you are well rugged up, it's cold! Didn't see any animals though.

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Rigby, Id
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

Glad I went. I am in veterinary medicine, so I thought this trip was just something to kill some time. But the sled ride was truly worth it. Glad I went!

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Idaho Falls, Idaho
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

It's a great place for photographers,we've been there twice...time to go again ,always amazed at the beauty ! wonderful place to visit !

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Kirkland, Washington
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2013

Head to the back of the refuge for the best viewing. The dirt road in the back of the reserve usually has great spots for elk and bighorn sheep among other birds. The sleigh rides are superb as well.

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Columbia, SC
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

We saw Elk, Buffalo, and Big Horn Sheep There! Had a Great Time. We went with The Teton Science School - Great Tour! Check Them Out. Brad Was a Great Tour Guide!!

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Hollywood, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

We were lucky to see a family of Moose! Got some amazing pictures of the Mooses. Enjoyed the refuge very much. Loved seeing the Grand Tetons while driving around the Refuge.

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