Discover the Horse Carriages at Wyoming's Elk Refuge!

1. Craving a close-up view of elk in the Jackson National Elk Refuge in Wyoming? Well, here's how you can make it happen. Begin by setting your navigation on Google Maps to "national elk refuge & greater yellowstone". Bear in mind that this is the direction you'll take when departing from the town en route to Grand Teton National Park. 🗺️✨🚗 When you spot the sign depicted in Figure 1, make a turn and voila! There's a free parking lot awaiting you. The wooden structure in Figure 2 is none other than the visitor center, which welcomes you to explore its interiors. And behind the visitor center lies a small white carriage that serves as the ticket booth, as you can see in Figure 3. (Do note that on windy or snowy days, the window might be shut, so a gentle knock will be needed to get the attention of the attendant inside.) 🏠🚪🎟️ 2. Figure 4 showcases the pricing details. For adults, it's $40 per person, while children are charged $25. The lady at the ticket counter will inquire whether you prefer to settle the gratuities for the driver and the carriage tour guide via card or in cash later. Regardless, tipping is a part of the deal! Once you've obtained your tickets, as illustrated in Figure 5, wait by the entrance of the visitor center for the shuttle bus that will transport you to the refuge, where you'll then switch to the horse carriage. (The shuttle buses typically run at intervals of approximately 20 minutes.) Before boarding the bus, they'll verify and collect your tickets. 🚌📏💸 The Figures 6 through 9 offer a glimpse of the visitor center. While waiting for the bus, you can take a leisurely walk around, getting a better feel for the place and perhaps snapping some interesting photos. 🏞️📷🚶 3. Finally, as you step into the horse carriage shown in Figure 10, you'll find yourself entering the elk refuge. Glancing at the attire of others made me realize just how chilly it was going to be, as the wind in the refuge was quite fierce and the cold was biting. However, the entire experience lasts around an hour. You'll get to observe the elk from a close distance, and the lady driving the carriage, who also doubles as a guide, will provide live commentary throughout. Despite the cold, it's truly a memorable and engaging adventure! Once it concludes, simply take the shuttle bus back to the visitor center and that wraps up the whole activity. 😎🐎🦌 #WyomingElkRefugeFun #JacksonTownElkAdventure #CarriageTourExperience