1. The Jenny Lake Scenic Cruises
Learn about the history and geology of the area as well as the flora and fauna that call the shores of Jenny Lake home with a private, interpretive boat experience. Cruising around the lake and soaking up the majestic scenery is great for families, weddings and special events. 307-734-9227; jennylakeboating.com
2. VIP Behind the Chutes at the Rodeo
Here’s a once-in-a-lifetime chance to go behind the scenes of the Jackson Hole Rodeo with the cowboys, cowgirls and livestock. Get down and dirty with them all and see a different side of the rodeo before the action starts out front. This special opportunity to tour the back pens and meet the contestants before they compete is a very unique Western experience. 307-413-1371; Jhrodeo.com/vip/
3. Jackson Hole Shooting Experience
Billing itself as "the original luxury entertainment," in town, Jackson Hole Shooting Experience offers a 3-hour, 5-star rated Multi-Gun and Pistol shooting fun experience, including private instruction. The cost is $1,000 for the first two participants and $250 per additional person. 307-690-7921; shootinjh.com
4. Jackson Hole Paragliding
You can literally get a bird’s eye view of the valley and breathe in the mountain air from a unique vantage point. Tandem paragliding flights are the highlight of many people's vacations to Jackson Hole. These bucket list, safe flights begin from the top of Rendezvous Mountain via the Aerial Tram at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort or from the summit of Snow King Mountain in the town of Jackson. 307-739-2626; jhparagliding.com
5. Wyoming Stargazing
This Jackson Hole-based organization offers a private stargazing program, either at your residence or one of the premiere stargazing locations in Grand Teton National Park. View incredible deep space objects in the fantastic night skies above Jackson Hole through gigantic, state-of-the-art telescopes. Additionally, there will be plenty of iPads at-the-ready with Star Walk applications for exploring the heavens. wyomingstargazing.org; 844-WYO-STAR (7827)
6. Hire an Adventure Guide
Climb a mountain with an expert guide from Exum Mountain Guides or Jackson Hole Mountain Guides. Half-, full- or multi-day day adventures hiking, rock climbing and rappelling are available with men and women who know our mountains like the back of their hands. You'll have fun and learn more detail about the area you are exploring. Jackson Hole Mountain Guides: 307-733-4979/jhmg.com • Exum: 307-733-2297/exumguides.com