Jeremy, Author at The Barn | Driggs, Idaho: Your Ultimate Getaway

Grand Targhee Ski Season 2026/27: Opening Day, What to Expect, and How to Plan Your Trip

21 September, 2026in Winter Activities by Jeremy

Mark November 20, 2026 on your calendar. That is opening day at Grand Targhee Resort — and if you have been meaning to finally experience why powder-obsessed skiers keep this mountain so close to their chests, the 2026/27 season is your year to find out. Grand Targhee sits 12 miles from The Barn in Driggs, Idaho, and it is the kind of resort that spoils you: average snowfall of 500 inches per season, a relaxed atmosphere that feels nothing like Jackson Hole, and terrain that rewards skiers and riders of every level. Here is everything you need to plan your trip.

October in Teton Valley: The Best Things to Do Near Driggs, Idaho This Fall

21 September, 2026in Attractions by Jeremy

October is the month that Teton Valley regulars protect like a secret. The summer crowds have gone home. The rates drop. The aspens turn gold against a deep blue sky that shows up nowhere else quite like it does in eastern Idaho. And the wildlife — elk bugling in the timber, moose along the river, hawks surfing thermals on their way south — is as active as it gets all year. If you are weighing fall travel options and wondering whether Driggs, Idaho is worth the trip, October is the answer. Here is everything you need to make the most of the season.

Greater Yellowstone Crane Festival 2026: What to Know Before You Go

21 September, 2026in Attractions by Jeremy

If you happen to be in Teton Valley this week, you are arriving at exactly the right time. The Greater Yellowstone Crane Festival runs September 23–26, 2026, bringing one of the region’s most spectacular wildlife events right to the fields and wetlands around Driggs, Idaho. Thousands of sandhill cranes pause their southward migration through Teton Valley each fall, and this annual celebration — now in its 9th year — gives visitors a guided, educational, and genuinely moving way to witness it. Whether you planned around the festival or just stumbled into town at the perfect moment, here is everything you need to know to make the most of it.

August in Teton Valley: Events, Activities & What to Do Near Driggs Idaho

10 August, 2026in Travel Tips by Jeremy

August in Teton Valley is the month that makes loyal repeat visitors. The summer crowds that overwhelm Jackson Hole stay largely on that side of the pass, leaving Driggs with its best weather of the year, a full events calendar, and trails, rivers, and mountains that feel genuinely uncrowded. If you’re planning a trip this month or thinking about when to book for next year, here’s an honest, practical guide to what August in Teton Valley looks like—and why it’s arguably the best window of the entire year to stay near Driggs, Idaho.

Wildlife Safari Near Driggs: How to See Grand Teton Animals in August

10 August, 2026in Attractions by Jeremy

One of the best-kept secrets about staying on the Idaho side of the Tetons is how easy it is to have a world-class wildlife encounter without the crowds that bottleneck through Jackson every summer morning. Grand Teton National Park sits about 30 minutes from Driggs, and August is one of the peak months for wildlife activity—elk calves are strong on their legs, moose are browsing willows along waterways, and black bears and grizzlies are in full hyperphagia mode, foraging constantly before fall. If you’re planning a wildlife morning or a full-day safari while you’re staying in Teton Valley, here’s exactly how to do it well—and why where you stay makes a surprising difference.

Grand Targhee Bluegrass Festival 2026: Lineup, Schedule & Where to Stay

10 August, 2026in Attractions by Jeremy

The Grand Targhee Bluegrass Festival is happening August 7–9, 2026, and if you’re anywhere near Teton Valley this weekend, you’re in the right place at the right time. This year marks the festival’s 36th edition, with a lineup that may be the strongest in recent memory—headlined by four-time Grammy winner Sierra Ferrell and Grammy-nominated Jesse Welles, playing their Grand Targhee debuts. If you’re planning to attend and need a home base that sleeps your whole crew, The Barn in Driggs puts you 12 miles from the mountain with a free shuttle stop right in the neighborhood.

Best Summer Day Hikes Near Driggs, Idaho: Trails on the Quiet Side of the Tetons

14 July, 2026in Attractions by Jeremy

Summer is prime hiking season in Teton Valley, and if you are staying near Driggs, Idaho, some of the best trails in the greater Yellowstone region start just minutes from your door. From wildflower meadows and waterfall canyons to a summit hike with a knockout view of the Teton backside, the Idaho side gives you world-class hiking without the Jackson Hole crowds. Here are the best summer day hikes near Driggs, sorted by effort so you can match a trail to your group.

Hot Air Balloon Rides Near Driggs: Floating Over Teton Valley at Sunrise

14 July, 2026in Attractions by Jeremy

Few things make a Teton Valley summer trip feel more special than floating over the valley at sunrise in a hot air balloon, with the Tetons catching first light to the east and the patchwork of Driggs farmland spread out below. If you are staying near Driggs, Idaho this summer, a hot air balloon ride is one of the most memorable ways to see the valley, and it is closer and easier to book than most visitors realize.

Targhee Fest 2026: Where to Stay Near Grand Targhee for a July Music Weekend

7 July, 20267 July, 2026in Attractions by Jeremy

If you are planning a July music weekend and wondering where to stay near Grand Targhee, Targhee Fest 2026 is one of the best reasons to make Driggs your base. The festival runs July 10-11, 2026, at Grand Targhee Resort, with two days of mountain music, high-elevation views, and that easy Teton Valley summer feeling that makes a long weekend feel like a real vacation.

Grand Teton National Park Day Trip from Driggs: July Guide for Families and Groups

7 July, 20267 July, 2026in Family Travel by Jeremy

A Grand Teton National Park day trip from Driggs in July is one of the easiest ways to pair Teton Valley breathing room with big-name park scenery. From The Barn, you can reach the park area in about 30 minutes, start early enough to beat the busiest traffic, and return to Driggs for dinner, laundry, yard time, and a quieter night than you will usually find in Jackson.