jalichty wrote:
I wouldn't spend any time in Jackson Hole, unless you need to re-provision. It truly is a tourist trap and full of people in the summer, making it a little difficult to get around with an RV. I think two to three days in Grand Teton will be sufficient, especially if you are at Colter Bay. Take a cruise on Jackson Lake one day, maybe even the lunch cruise or the dinner cruise. Some of the greatest scenery in the world and you get right up to the base of Mt. Moran that rises about 5,000 to 6,000 feet straight up. Go over to Jenny Lake and take a boat to Hidden Falls and Inspiration Point and then to Moose, on over the Gros Ventre and Slide Lake( but the roads are a bit bumpy part of the way. In the evening, drive around toward Moran and then out of the Park to Moose and then back to the campground looking for wildlife, you should see some. Then, 4-5 days if possible in Yellowstone, there are so many features there that you really do want to spend some time at them. Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone is a stunning place as well as Norris and Old Faithful. Yellowstone Lake and the hotel are a place you also need to see. Then go to Mammoth over Dun Raven Pass and then to the Lamar Valley. Look for wildlife all the time, but in a motorhome, might be tough to stop and watch and take pictures. I think that one day, after you drive to Rushmore, is plenty, but stop on the way, if you can, and take a quick look at Devil's Tower in Northeast Wyoming. If you find that you can't see and experience all you want, hopefully you can always come back.
This is the timeframe I would recommend for the Tetons & Yellowstone. If the children enjoy nature and nice hikes, the Tetons is where you'll find it. The hiking is awesome to beautiful little lakes. Take a gentle float trip down the Snake River in the park and you might be lucky to see a moose in the river with you. The Tetons are like the miniature Alps. Another poster mentioned seeing only trees. This is definitely not the case. The whole area is wide open with amazing views of the mountains and lakes. The Tetons aren't covered with trees. Have a great trip. Both are definitely places for families.
By the way, if you need a major grocery by the time you get to the Jackson area, there are two larger groceries just south of town. Fuel is cheap at the groceries, too. If you wait to W. Yellowstone to stock up all they have are two very small mom & pop stores. The rodeo is fun in Jackson, too.
Bring a towed vehicle if you can or rent a car for a few days. It will make your trip more pleasurable.
