Spend a full day from Jackson Hole exploring Grand Teton’s dramatic valleys, viewing big-game wildlife, and seeing ancient Eastern Shoshone petroglyphs near Dubois. This small-group tour blends natural history at the National Bighorn Sheep Center with guided cultural interpretation and accessible short hikes.
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The day begins before dawn when the Tetons silhouette like a serrated spine against a pale sky and the first light slides down the range, turning talus and snowfields into hard-edged relief. You leave Jackson Hole in a small minivan—no more than ten people—and the valley opens as the driver threads the highway. The Snake River runs below, impatient and silver, daring you to slow down and watch. Within an hour the landscape has shifted from lodgepole pine and sagebrush to the broad, wind-swept floor of the Wind River Valley and, eventually, the quieter high desert that leads to Dubois.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
8–10 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves short, moderate walks up uneven ground for viewing petroglyphs.
Wildlife
History
The petroglyphs near Dubois were made by ancestral peoples and are culturally significant to the Eastern Shoshone; the area was long a travel and hunting corridor.
Conservation
The tour emphasizes non-invasive viewing and supports the National Bighorn Sheep Center’s education work; visitors are asked to avoid disturbing wildlife and rock art.
Reserve your spot on the Grand Teton and Native American Petroglyph Tour today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Dress in layers
Mountain weather changes quickly—bring a warm, waterproof outer layer and insulating mid-layer even in summer.
Bring binoculars
Binoculars make wildlife and distant petroglyph panels visible without disturbing sites.
Footwear for short hikes
Wear sturdy, insulated boots in winter or trail shoes in summer—petroglyph access includes uneven, rocky sections.
Respect sacred sites
Do not touch or climb petroglyph panels; follow guide instructions to preserve fragile rock art.
Warm insulated jacket
Keeps you comfortable during cold mornings and windy valley stops.
winter
Sturdy hiking boots
Provides traction and ankle support on rocky or icy access trails.
winter
Binoculars
Essential for wildlife viewing and inspecting distant petroglyphs without disturbing them.
Camera with telephoto lens
Captures wildlife at a distance and close-up details of rock art from permitted vantage points.