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Enrollment Update:
The July 2021 adventure to Wyoming & Montana is full. HOWEVER, there is always the possibility of a spring time cancellation. Please use the contact form to let me know if you are interested in a potential spot.


Wyoming & Montana / 10 Days
Exploring the Grand Teton & Yellowstone National Parks
July 18 - 27, 2021

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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.

Some of our activities will include:

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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.

Ready for the adventure? Click for the application.

A few photos from our last trip to Wyoming & Montana in 2016.

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Getting ready to chow down at the Bar J Ranch.
Cooking up some tasty biscuits in the Dutch oven to go with honey at the Bar J Ranch.
Authentic cowboy ranch dinner at the Bar J.
Rare bare attack at the Bar J.
The Bar J Wranglers, an amazing band putting on a fun show after dinner.
A bison in Yellowstone National Park.
Herd of bison.
A great view of a large herd of bison in Yellowstone.
Bowling tournament winners in Jackson, Wyoming.
Bowling is a nice way to spend a couple of hours after a busy morning.
The Brakeman American Grill is known for its hamburgers. We'll be there.
Chowing down.
Mealtimes are always fun and boys get to choose from the menu.
Colter Bay in the Grand Teton National Park.
Yes, you can swim (if you dare) in Colter Bay. It's not exactly heated!
Trying to set a record of how many MindStretch Travel Adventures boys could fit in a telephone booth in the park.
We took a great hike based out of the Teton Science School last trip. We hope to do it again in 2020.
Animals are everywhere in Yellowstone.
Yellowstone is known world-wide for its geothermal features.
Yellowstone National Park has to be one of the most fascinating places on earth.
Another geothermal feature at Yellowstone National Park.
The sign says it all.
The group in the Grand Teton National Park in 2016.
A close encounter with a moose. We actually saw a few real ones on the trip in 2016.
A moose attack in the Grand Teton National Park.
Mounted police in downtown Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
Hanging with friends in downtown Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
In the Mammoth-Hot Springs geyser area in Yellowstone National Park.
Museum visit during the 2016 visit.
Museum visit in 2016.
Of course we'll take in Old Faithful, just one of hundreds of geothermal features in. Yellowstone National Park.
Ready for Old Faithful to do what it does...like clockwork.
The Bar J Wranglers Band. Believe me, you'll love this show.
The Petrified Tree in Yellowstone.
Thumb's up.
Getting ready for our rafting trip in 2016.
Enjoying an afternoon treat in Yellowstone National Park.
Plenty of photo opportunities around every corner.
On the trail to Taggart Lake in the Grand Teton National Park.
Indian Paint Brush.
We saw a moose and her calf on our 2016 trip.
Mama moose we saw on our hike in the Grand Teton National Park.
Lunch break.
Up on Teton Pass between Wyoming & Idaho.
At a small chapel inside of the Grand Teton National Park.
View of the Grand Teton National Park.
View of the Grand Teton National Park.
Just saying...
On a hike.
Horseback trail ride.
Horseback riding is optional but most boys usually take us up on the opportunity.
Saddle up.
Trail ride.
Hitting the dusty trail.
Traveling by horseback is not something most of the boys get to do every day.
The group in Yellowstone in 2016, the last time we were out this way.
Whitewater rafting - another fun activity.
An exciting way to spend a morning.
A successful run.
Yellowstone National Park view.

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.)

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