Omgosh is there a 10 star option on Yelp?! Because if so, Barker-Ewing is worthy! I don't even know…read morewhere to begin with this review because it was the most fantastic experience--my written words will not do it justice (but my pics may help). We actually didn't even plan to go to Grand Teton on our vacation. We only planned to do Yellowstone and Glacier. But when my uncle saw that we were here, he started texting us all about GTNP and the scenic float ride they took. He hyped it up so much, that we turned our second day in Yellowstone into a Grand Teton Day! I called Barker Ewing the day before and they luckily had availability (just an FYI that we went in August during the pandemic, so I doubt they'd be able to squeeze us in if it were a normal year). They emailed me very detailed instructions on where to go, where to park, etc. We ended up finding the location with no issues! Soon after, our River Guide, Peter, showed up to take us on this magical journey! Luckily for us, it was just our party of three and one party of two (due to COVID restrictions). Peter told us normally they pack the boats with 12 or so people. So we were incredibly spoiled. We each got one side of the raft to ourselves- which was awesome! We were able to sit on the edge for an adventurous feeling; or we could sit down and sprawl out for a more relaxed vibe. The entire raft ride took about 2.5 hours. It was a scenic raft ride and not a white water raft ride, so it was all so peaceful. It's a ten mile ride up the Snake River. Peter did all of the rowing as he guided us through. We have never met anyone as knowledgeable and inspirational as Peter! He absolutely loves the outdoors. Said he knew since he was 8 or 9 that he wanted to move to Grand Teton and become a River Guide. Talk about following your dreams! He lives on the property in a tepee (so cool!). And he's seen all wildlife imaginable (except for a wolverine, but he can still tell you all about them!). I've never met someone so incredibly passionate about what they do. I work in HR so when I see a human being so perfectly matched to their profession, I get almost giddy about it. Never was there a better river guide than Peter! I loved so much how he was answering all of our questions with zeal. You can tell he lives for this! He is one of those rare people who make you stop and think "Am I living life to the fullest?" Needless to say, I am still trying to find my "inner Peter." My sister, brother-in-law and I talked about him for the rest of the trip! We did end up seeing some bald eagles during our ride which was really cool! Peter knew all about them of course, and even had a name for one of the younger ones ("Junior"). We were hoping to see Moose (it's called Moose, WY after all!) but didn't get a sighting. The views are absolutely stunning with the Tetons in the background. The water flowing right underneath and all around you makes for such a serene experience. There was a time where I was so at peace, that I almost dozed off. But I told myself "I cannot fall asleep when these are my views!" This has to be the closest I've ever felt to have a heavenly peace. All told, we all agreed that this was our favorite thing on our trip. For me, it is a highlight of all vacations I've ever taken! I cannot say enough good things about this experience and if you are in Grand Teton, you HAVE to make this a priority! I'm so glad my uncle hyped it up to us. He didn't oversell it at all-- if anything, it was better than we imagined! Thank you, Peter, for this unforgettable and inspiring experience! We hope to be back to see you again one day!

The tour was beautiful and our guide Matt was super friendly and knowledgeable about the area!read more

True to its name, we were very thankful to spot several moose near this Junction on our first visit…read moreto Grand Teton National Park! Beyond the moose - part of the fun of this junction is the anticipation of entering the main section of Grand Teton National Park (NP). A turn onto Moose Wilson Road leads to the NP visitor center, fee station, the mighty, glorious Teton Range, and all the beautiful lakes, trails, and wildlife you might be privy to see! A welcome sign along a long, flat stretch of road - watch out for moose and cyclist along the main road;)!

Moose Wilson Rd, the road less travelled, starts at Moose Junction. This tiny dot on the map is…read moreright next to the Craig Thomas Visitors Center, a lovely large structure that is solely to promote information about the Grand Tetons. It became our launching point for heading to the other side, the western exposure, the Idaho side of those Grand Teton mountains, where we planned to continue our adventure into Yellowstone at the west entrance. We had done a not-so-thorough couple of hours in the region, stopped in Jackson for lunch, marveled at the magnificence of the craggy, snow covered peaks, inhaled the crisp clean air, and sadly knew we needed to move on, getting to the Idaho side before dark. The burning question was, how do I get there without reliving the horror that is Jackson? Just ask those "in the know" and they will tell you of Moose Wilson, a lesser known, two lane road starting at Moose Junction, that circumvents the clogged roads of Jackson and avoids the downtown crazies that populate that quaint, touristy town. Good to know, we were told it was also extremely scenic, so we decided to go for the shortcut. This became its own self guided tour. The irony? There was a steady line of cars very cautiously going this way, at least more than we had anticipated. Initially, that slowed us down. The secret passageway was not so secret. But you should also know that they were mostly driving quite cautiously because... about 1/3 of this "secret" roadway is entirely dirt, sometimes only wide enough to accommodate one car, with many large pit holes that will challenge your driving skills and make you think you are being trained for a professional obstacle course. Timing impeccable, as always, we had also managed to be there after a significant rain, and so...guess what...we were fording streams and dodging huge puddles that usually were not there. Still, oh cautious one, the beauty and serenity was worth it; vast open meadows, dense thickets of indigenous trees. We never saw any moose or any other wildlife other than birds and one or two deer, but based on what we passed, however, it would be extremely likely. You just need to get your timing right. Words to the wise: I would not try to pull a trailer through here nor would I wish this road on anyone at night. It is so isolated, so many trees, there is nothing to light the way except your handy dandy headlights. So get the H*** out of there before sunset, dear 21st Century Adventurer. This road is closed once winter kicks in, no surprise there.

BEST TOUR EVER!…read more First, we are not "tour" people. We like to travel on our own and rarely find a tour company that does what they say they will do. That said, we loved our tour with Teton Floats! We took the two day Yellowstone tour out of Jackson Wy. The company was fabulous to work with. Kilmeny Hall, one of the company owners and tour coordinator, handled everything from our reservations to lunch orders. She is a true professional gem and is so accommodating. She answered all of our questions, and made the whole booking process so easy. Our tour guide, John Putrino, was absolutely the best tour guide we have ever had anywhere! He is organized and efficient in everything we did for two days. He knows all there is to know about Yellowstone and surrounding areas. He has a great spotting scope which allowed us to see even those far away animals in the park. We were able to see many bison, bears, and even a wolf pack (eating a baby bison). We also saw elk, prong horns, and a moose! We were also able to see many birds, including Trumpeter Swans, Sandhill Cranes, various hawks, and ravens. John knows all the best places to look for and see animals, as well as terrific spots to have lunch. Lunch was provided both days and the sandwiches were delish (along with the chips, cookies and fruit). The tour includes waters, binoculars, and granola bars. The van is very comfortable and easy to get in and out of. We had bathroom breaks and rest stops whenever needed. The two day tour was amazing. Day one we saw all the geothermal features, including Old Faithful, and the Grand Prismatic Spring. John told us where to stand for the best views and led us around all the features with lots of interesting information. We spent the night in Pray Montana at the Chico Hot Springs Resort, which we would highly recommend. Great cabins and a nice restaurant with a more casual Saloon if you don't want a huge meal. Day two was focused on wildlife and waterfalls. We went to the Lamar Valley and other areas including Yellowstone Lake and the upper and lower Falls. We cannot say enough great things about Teton Floats two day Yellowstone Tour. John is the best and is so knowledgeable and thoughtful. A joy to spend two days with! We are definitely going to return and take this tour again! Don't miss it.

Great float down the Snake River with Zack. Very family…read morefriendly with a few faster areas with light splashing. Beautiful views of the mountains with plenty of wild life. Highly recommend

If it's within your budget, I would definitely recommend taking a tour with Ecotours…read more Our guide, Ben, was friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about Yellowstone and the surrounding area. He was also incredibly patient with our rambunctious kids, which made the experience much more enjoyable for our family. The snacks throughout the day were excellent and thoughtfully selected. The offerings ranged from blueberry muffins (which tasted like they may have come from a local bakery) to bison jerky. Sodas, tea, hot chocolate, and French press coffee were available throughout the tour. Hot drinks were served in stainless steel travel mugs, and water was provided in reusable water bottles that we got to keep--a nice touch that fit well with the company's environmental focus. Lunch was fantastic. The Mediterranean and elote salads were generous enough that we wished we had a way to take leftovers home. The mufaletta sandwich was piled with a generous amount of lunch meat and cheese. The kids also enjoued their PB& Js. The brownies were absolutely divine. We also appreciated that the meal was served in stainless steel bento boxes with real silverware rather than disposable containers, which felt very consistent with Ecotours' name and mission. I can't forget to mention the washable tablecloth and napkins. We enjoyed the viewing hatches on the vehicle. While we only had one opportunity to get close enough to wildlife to really use them, they were a fun feature. Our kids especially loved being able to see out the back windows and open them for a better view. Overall, the tour was well organized, comfortable, and family-friendly. The combination of excellent guiding, great food, thoughtful amenities, and a commitment to sustainability made it a memorable Yellowstone experience.

Highly recommended tour. We took the evening tour with Nick and saw a newborn deer fawn born…read moreminutes before we arrived, 2 newborn elk calfs born. We saw lots of Wildlife. He provided several videos from the tour taken from a 50 mm scope with an iPhone attached to it. My 400mm lens did not capture the same quality shots. He also provided locations for astro photography. An experience one should consider.

THE PERFECT guest ranch! Food, horses, trails, scenery & wildlife. Exceptional experienceread more

Love this place !! Booked for next year same time..staff is awesome! I finally relaxed !!beautiful…read morearea ...

Bernie led such a delightful, insightful, and heartwarming tour through the stunning snake river!…read moreThis was our second boat trip of the week (we also got a tour from Triangle X Ranch) and Solitude was a bit better: soft carpeted boat bottom, blankets onboard (we had a morning trip), and a knowledgeable guide who knew a lot about nature and the park. We saw some elk, mule deer, two bald eagles, and so many birds (golden eyes, mergansers, sandhill cranes, and more).

For starters J, the instructor, truly made this an unforgettable trip! He was super knowledgable,…read moredown to earth and experienced at what he does! Two hours might appear long for this trip but it was just the right amount of time to soak in the beauty and nature! We would have loved to experience more wildlife but that's just Mother Nature and out of the tours control! The 5:30pm tour is highly recommended and our party can agree! Overall the views were breathtaking and it's definitely an experience you won't want to miss. The team overall was super friendly and accommodating for our party of 14!

(Cross posting this here & at Wilderness Trails as this is where I initially researched the…read morelocation) My 10-year old LOVED our stay here - it was the highlight of our trip and she's begging to come back next year for a multi-night ride into the mountains. The camp is great though definitely expect rustic accommodations with the exception of the beds, which are (heavenly) real mattresses. The horses and ride were great - very well-mannered horses and a wonderful evening ride through wildflower-filled mountain meadows, creeks, and up and down reasonably challenging terrain. What my daughter (and I) loved most were the people - Sam was a great cook and friendly guide and our other guide Mariah was incredibly patient with my daughter's barrage of questions and let her help put away tack and feed the horses after the ride. A truly memorable Wyoming experience with many great memories.

This is such an amazing, relaxing and secluded place! There's nothing else like it around. The…read morestaff is great and the horses are gentle and well trained for trail riding. The trail ride was such an adventure for this Texas girl who's use to riding on flat ground! The fireside dinner was excellent and the beds are comfortable. It was nice not to have to set up a tent once getting to the campground, everything is ready for you! There is a convenience store closeby if you end up needing anything. It's also just down the road from the entrance to Yellowstone so it's easy to make this horseback riding adventure one of the stops on your trip! (cross posting this to Wilderness Trails which is the same location).

Good horseback trail ride. Highly recommend if in the Grand Tetons/ Yellowstone NP. We did the 3 hr…read moreride and it was not a nose-to-tale trail ride you are actually riding ( up and down ridges, rocks, creek crossings, mud, ect.). Our guide Owen was great. The horses we were on were Big Kent and Big Tex- both were great and they did well for us and we ( experienced riders) loved it that we actually had to ride them. Horses are nice and fat/healthy. We will definitely be back next time we are in the area

Wow! Worth every penny! We only planned to stay one night but wish we did 2-3! We did the bedroll…read moreand breakfast but they also do customs overnight tours to fishing sites or deeper into Yellowstone. They are the ONLY horseback riding with permits to enter Tetons and Yellowstone . Other Yellowstone horseback riding is through xantera or whatever the main Yellowstone commercial Company that manages all the hotels/restaurants/staff for general stores, very Disneyland/commercial. Wilderness Trails is family owned, rural, one of a kind. We felt like a family on the prairie. They literally plop horse corrals and tents and cooking station in the middle of grand Tetons and Yellowstone on a meadow/prairie like plot of land. All the staff live there in tents and some campers and so you basically join "their family" and live that life. They had a professional chef that came from a Michilin Star restaurant (he was not technically a Michilin chef) but food was amazing and so well Done! We got to eat with our horse wranglers and the chef and felt like part of their family. They all had their own dog and my kids had so much fun running around with all The doggies:) they had a warm outdoor like shower and you are in the middle of nature bathing amd my daughter said it was the best shower of her life! It was my 7 year olds first time horseback riding and she did just fine! My other kids were 10 and 12-they wanted to "live there" and asked if we could have their bday parties there. Was worth every penny! Wish we planned to stay longer

Although we had to wait in line to get on the boat, it was well worth it to be taken over the lake…read moreand dropped off right at the trailhead. The captain on the way there was funny and shared some really cool fun facts about Jenny Lake. The captain on the way back was equally friendly and appreciated. Would recommend.

We decided to beat the crowd and arrived in time for one of the first boats that leaves the landing…read moreat 7 AM. Bring your parking pass if you have it otherwise there will be a charge just to access the area. Once you arrive at the boat landing, parking is free. From there you can either hike a portion of the lake and take the boat back, simply do a hike, or take a boat ride/hike, or just ride the boat! There is a charge for riding the boat with discounts available for kids and seniors. There are only facilities at the boat landing and once you leave you're on your own! You're constantly reminded that you are in bear country so bring some spray, bug repellent, sunscreen, plenty of water and snacks, as there are no amenities in the wilderness areas. Hikes and climbing opportunities exist however, for the more advanced area permits may be required so check before you leave with Park Rangers. We were very happy to have started early as when we returned by noon the landing was exceptionally crowded, and parking was nonexistent. There is shopping, some concessions, and beautiful area to explore just around the boat landing area. This is a fantastic stop, but again emphasize. Be here early!