The Guided Sled Dog Tour In Wyoming That Takes You Straight To A Relaxing Hot Spring
No matter how much we love winter, spending our days shoveling and snowshoeing to get the mail can get a little tiring. This winter, make it a point to treat yourself to a trip through the snowy woods of Bridger Teton National Forest to relax at Granite Hot Springs. Oh, and put down the snowshoes, because this is one trip you’ll want to take on a dog sled.
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This winter, make it a point to take a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the Granite Hot Springs - via dog sled!
Jackson Hole Iditarod Tours wa founded by Frank Teasley, who has run the iditarod six times. Frank has finished as high as sixth in the race, and won the Leonhard Seppala Humanitarian Award for the best cared for team in 1989.
Now, Frank's Sled Dog Tour company ensures his retired dogs have a place to relax and still sled, and his younger dogs cut their teeth on familiar trails. There are 170 Alaskan racing sled dogs here at any given time.
These friendly, well trained dogs will pick you up at 8 a.m. for a full day out on the trails. Enjoy a hearty lunch before continuing on to the Granite Hot Springs.
Granite Hot Springs has been a local destination for years, and in 1935 the CCC reinforced the pool and added public facilites. In the winter, the pool rises to 112° F.
You'll be heading deep into the Bridger Teton National Forest about 30 miles southeast of Jackson. Now run by the United States Forest Service, you'll find a campground, changing room, information booths, and a deck here.
Soak in the hot water from the springs around Granite Creek and take in the privliedge of being surrounded by huge spruce trees, evergreen furs, and ancient pine forests.
Soaking in the Granite Hot Springs after a long day of mushing is the perfect way to relax and treat yourself to a spa day. You'll be so much more relaxed on your breezy ride back!
You can still access Granite Hot Springs in the winter without dogs. Snowmobile trails, skiers, and snowshoers all make the trek each day. Most will agree that's there's nothing quite like mushing up to the springs behind a dog team.
You’ll want to plan your trip well in advance, as the sled dogs only go out once a day and availability is limited. Book your trip online, here. The sled dog season typically runs until April, depending on trail conditions.
Kim Magaraci graduated Rutgers University with a degree in Geography and has spent the last seven years as a freelance travel writer. Contact: [email protected]
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