If you go:

Where to stay

Goosewing Ranch 24400 E. Cottonwood Creek, Kelly, Wyo. goosewingranch.com A remote and well appointed summer vacation guest ranch in the Gros Ventre valley, 65 kilometres northeast of Jackson. Rates vary. The Dude Ranchers’ Association 1122 12th St., Cody, Wyo. duderanch.org Browse more than a hundred options for all-inclusive western resorts. Looking for a spa? Shooting sports? Something near Yellowstone? Find the ranch that fits your tastes.

Where to eat

Cafe Genevieve 135 E. Broadway, Jackson, Wyo. genevievejh.com A block east of the signature elk antler arches that mark the town square, try hip but homey western fare with a Southern twist: Pig Candy for lunch, along with a smoked trout salad. Snake River Grill 84 E. Broadway, Jackson snakerivergrill.com Figure out how to dress Jackson casual (apres-ski meets rodeo) and eat elk tenderloin. Well curated wine list.

What to do

Sands Whitewater and Scenic River Trips 1450 S. Hwy. 89, Jackson, Wyo. sandswhitewater.com The most seasoned outfitter among many in this town that can take you for a fun morning float or on a longer, gnarlier river ride. Most trips run in July and August. 13-kilometre whitewater float on the Snake River. Alpine Slide at Snow King Mountain 100 E. Snow King Ave., Jackson snowkingmountain.com Enjoy the views riding a chairlift up the off-season ski mountain and the modest thrills speeding down on a plastic sled. Jackson Hole Rodeo 447 Snow King Ave., Jackson jhrodeo.com This easterner never knew there were high school and college rodeo teams. Former standouts and other working ropers end up here, competing in earnest for local and tourist crowds at 8 p.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays from May 30 through Labour Day, with finals in September. For more information: wyomingtourism.org