Teton Springs Lodge & Spa in the heart of Victor, Idaho, is the optimum choice for vacationers looking for more than just ho hum Idaho golf hotel packages. The folks at Teton Springs Resort enjoy a stellar reputation for their guest service, deluxe lodging, and topped off with championship golf at the Headwaters Golf Club. So yes, when hitting the links is the priority on a particular getaway, it’s the award-winning golf that initially lures travelers to this lovely spot in Teton Valley. However, adventures abound so guests would be wise to give themselves plenty of extra days to explore this incredible outdoor playground.
Once the golf hotel packages and tee-times are secured at Teton Springs Lodge, it’s time to focus on the other recreational pursuits this Yellowstone-Teton region has to offer. Given this Teton Mountain region is a world acclaimed destination, often the golf enthusiast on this trip will have family in tow. And while everyone has different priorities on what fun activities they want to experience on any given vacation, water sports usually top the list for many, especially the kids. Here’s where Teton Springs Lodge & Spa shines. For guests in the hotel or in one of the luxury mountain log homes, the pool at Teton Springs Resort is unquestionably one of the key attractions for both adults and kids.
The pool at Teton Springs isn’t the classic hotel type pool. The pool at this property is part of the sprawling Sports Club Complex and includes spacious sunning decks amidst lush landscaping and grand mountain views. Attractions at the pool include a Geyser Land play area for the kids, hot tubs and a poolside pub that grills a mean burger or special of the day. Live entertainment poolside is another fun evening activity the resort offers lodging guests throughout the summer months. Guests can also rent mountain bikes for an even ride throughout the resorts many paths dedicated to biking and walking. Summer days at Teton Springs are indeed special and golf is only the beginning!
When the morning golf score is tallied and clubs stored away for the day, Teton Springs guests set their sights on Jackson Hole, with its authentic western ambience and rich history. Even the drive is noteworthy, a spectacular 30-minute trip to the east over Teton Pass, with Grand Teton National Park less than 45 miles to the northeast. But first adrenaline junkies stop in Jackson for a white-knuckle- white water trip on the infamous Snake River. Settled down in large rubber rafts, it’s often hard to hear the rapids with all that giggling going on! Or, some may choose the mellower and incredibly beautiful 13-mile Teton Scenic Float through Grand Teton National Park. The guides on this excursion are seasoned, gracious and throw in a bit of natural history and geology along the way. Most importantly, they never miss to point out a moose or buffalo grazing amidst the cottonwood banks. The Teton Mountain range is your constant companion on this float, and taking-in the splendor of the Tetons and the dramatic Snake River, it’s soon obvious that this is no ordinary excursion, even to the seasoned traveler. On this trip, your digital camera may very well be the most important device in your back pack.
If time permits, most will undoubtedly be compelled to visit the more famous neighbor just up the road. Yellowstone National Park is the world’s first national park with over 2 million acres to explore. There are more than 300 geysers and over 10,000 geothermal features, in addition to the abundance of wildlife roaming this national treasure. Yellowstone is home to the gray wolf, grizzly & black bear, bighorn sheep, lynx, mountain lion, moose, elk, deer and the list goes on and on. Watch for the bison crossing; they do have the right-of-way! Maybe it’s best to think about exploring Yellowstone another day; this treasure certainly deserves more than an afternoon drive-by. And remember, you can always extend your stay at Teton Springs Lodge & Spa. Most guests do!