Activities:

Activities around the area include the following:

• Wilson, and Jackson, Wy.—are 30 to 45 minutes respectively from camp and are truly fun and entertaining ‘western’ towns. Great shopping, restaurants and activities 

• Yellowstone National Park—is 90 minutes from camp. The drive to Yellowstone from camp is gorgeous and passes through the Teton Valley with views of the Teton Mountains most of the trip.
A stop at Criswell’s Restaurant in Ashton, Idaho along the way to Yellowstone’s Northwest Gate is a must. Eggs and fresh trout for a meal 

• Teton National Park—is 1 hour from Barley Creek Camp, traveling through Jackson, Wy. to get there. This is a truly outstanding park with lakes, trails, hikes and restaurants and and other facilities 

• Exploring the Teton Valley—on the Idaho side. The valley in which Driggs is located is a rich agriculture area (barley, wheat) and with its rolling hills, is beautiful, especially at harvest time,
the last 3 weeks of August. Visit the close-by town of Victor and choose from a number of great
and colorful stores and restaurants in Driggs, Victor, Swan Valley and other locations 

• Mountain biking—both around camp and at the local ski resort, Grand Targhee, with miles of
trails on the mountain. Bikes can be rented from a number of locations in Driggs on a daily
or weekly basis  

• Grand Targhee Ski Resort—with a chair lift to the top of the mountain, complete with dramatic
and close views of the Teton Mountains. Other activities at the resort: hiking and biking trails, horse back riding, rock climbing wall 

• Fly fishing—people come from around the country and the world to Driggs to fish the Teton
Valley’s rivers. Excellent fishing is just two miles from camp on the Teton River or nearby on the Snake River. Equipment and licenses can be purchased (rented) from a number of outfitters in Driggs and guides can be hired  

• Hot-air ballooning—in Driggs. Early morning rides start on the other side of Driggs and the rides come right over Barley Creek Camp  

• Gliding—out of Driggs Airport. Experienced pilots will take you up into the Teton Mountains for
a breathtaking ride  

• Horse pack and wagon train trips—can be arranged through one of several outfitters, either out
of Driggs or Jackson Hole. Day rides or several nights, depending upon your preference 

• White-water rafting—several companies run river trips on the Snake River from Jackson Hole  

• Rock climbing—through outfitters, including one of the world’s most renowned outfitters,
Exum Mountain Guides. Rock climbing includes day trips or 3-day trips which include a
summit attempt on the Grand Teton 

• The Spud Theater—Driggs’ famous outdoor drive-in theater  

• Hanging out at camp—John’s favorite. It’s hard to get him out of the camp, especially during
sunset time. Wildlife is all around—as is the quiet