Enrollment Update:
As of June 30, 2020, the July 2021 adventure to Wyoming & Montana is full. HOWEVER, there's almost aways one, two, or three spaces that will come open as the year moves ahead. When boys sign up this far in advance, it's common that a small handful will cancel at some point. If you're interested in the trip, please submit the application without a deposit to add your name to the waiting list.
As of June 30, 2020, the July 2021 adventure to Wyoming & Montana is full. HOWEVER, there's almost aways one, two, or three spaces that will come open as the year moves ahead. When boys sign up this far in advance, it's common that a small handful will cancel at some point. If you're interested in the trip, please submit the application without a deposit to add your name to the waiting list.
Wyoming & Montana / 10 Days
Exploring the Grand Teton & Yellowstone National Parks
July 18 - 27, 2021
Robert in Grand Teton National Park in 2016.
Ten days in the wild and wonderful West says it all.
Ten days of exploring two of America's most iconic national Parks - The Grand Teton and Yellowstone.
Ten days of fun, adventure, friendship, incredible scenery, amazing animals...and did we say, "fun?"
Our adventure starts and ends in Jackson, Wyoming where we will base for the first and last few days of the trip. In the middle our group will base out of the town of West Yellowstone, Montana.
Any boy ten or older is eligible to join us for this trip. Older boys can attend as trip assistants or junior counselors depending on age and past MTA experience.
During the day we'll have fun doing all kinds of great activities and in the evenings we'll return to our comfortable motel rooms in time for a swim in the pool and dinner in a sit-down restaurant. It's the best of both worlds - camp-type activities during the day and the comforts of home (well, kind of) at night.
This will be our eighth trip to this region of the West and we've learned a lot from our experiences. It's our favorite trip and one that never gets old. There's always something new to see, something different to do. We hope you will join us!
Activities Vary with Each Day
No two days are ever the same on a trip with MindStretch Travel Adventure. Each day opens up new opportunities be it in a different section of one of the parks or participating in other activities closer to the two towns we'll be basing out of. We'll even head over the Teton Pass into Idaho for dinner and milkshake in the town of Victor, Idaho. Boys and leaders of past trips will agree that the possibilities are endless and the adventure is non-stop.
Ten days of exploring two of America's most iconic national Parks - The Grand Teton and Yellowstone.
Ten days of fun, adventure, friendship, incredible scenery, amazing animals...and did we say, "fun?"
Our adventure starts and ends in Jackson, Wyoming where we will base for the first and last few days of the trip. In the middle our group will base out of the town of West Yellowstone, Montana.
Any boy ten or older is eligible to join us for this trip. Older boys can attend as trip assistants or junior counselors depending on age and past MTA experience.
During the day we'll have fun doing all kinds of great activities and in the evenings we'll return to our comfortable motel rooms in time for a swim in the pool and dinner in a sit-down restaurant. It's the best of both worlds - camp-type activities during the day and the comforts of home (well, kind of) at night.
This will be our eighth trip to this region of the West and we've learned a lot from our experiences. It's our favorite trip and one that never gets old. There's always something new to see, something different to do. We hope you will join us!
Activities Vary with Each Day
No two days are ever the same on a trip with MindStretch Travel Adventure. Each day opens up new opportunities be it in a different section of one of the parks or participating in other activities closer to the two towns we'll be basing out of. We'll even head over the Teton Pass into Idaho for dinner and milkshake in the town of Victor, Idaho. Boys and leaders of past trips will agree that the possibilities are endless and the adventure is non-stop.
Some of our activities will include:
We'll have a breakfast float trip on the Snake River near the Grand Teton National Park.
- Exploring and hiking in the Grand Teton National Park
- Exploring and hiking in Yellowstone National Park including seeing Old Faithful - the geyser
- Breakfast Float trip on the Snake River
- Horseback trail ride for those interested on a ranch near West Yellowstone.
- Enjoying an authentic cowboy cookout and entertainment at the Bar J Ranch
- Viewing incredible wildlife including bison, elk, antelope, and if we're lucky big horn sheep, bears, wolves, and moose
- Traveling over the Teton Pass just to have the "world's best" hamburger at Brakeman American Grill and then a milkshake for dessert in the Victor Emporium in Victor, Idaho
- Taking in an authentic rodeo
- Snooping around Eagle's Store in West Yellowstone, a family-owned general store since 1908
- Visiting the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center
- Having our own bowling tournament just for fun
- Exploring the towns of Jackson Hole, Wyoming and West Yellowstone, Montana
- Checking out the Teton Raptor Center
- and always...more!
Leadership: Current leader includes three long-time MindStretch Travel Adventures staff: Mark Levin, Doug Williams, and Don Silleman. Creighton Likes, MD plans to join us as our fourth leader.
A few photos from our last trip to Wyoming & Montana in 2016.
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Trip Fee
The fee is $3,550. This includes all lodging, all meals, all activities, all local transportation, all admission fees, and some snacks. Boys will need some spending money for souvenirs and excess "junk" food. Airfare is not included in fee. (Fee is subject to change if enrollment is smaller than anticipated.)
The fee is $3,550. This includes all lodging, all meals, all activities, all local transportation, all admission fees, and some snacks. Boys will need some spending money for souvenirs and excess "junk" food. Airfare is not included in fee. (Fee is subject to change if enrollment is smaller than anticipated.)