Sleigh All Day (or One Hour, at Least) with Our Elk Refuge Special!
Winter in Jackson Hole is a magical time. Don’t believe it? We’ve written about a million blog posts about it, and Flat Creek Inn offers the perfect location to experience it all. Situated squarely across from the famous National Elk Refuge, our motel gives you a front-row seat to one of the region’s most incredible wildlife spectacles: the return of the elk.
Thousands of elk migrate to the refuge each winter, hanging out just across the road. From the comfort of your room, you can witness the elk doing all kinds of elk things: roaming the snowy expanses, bugling across the snowy expanses, or just roaming the snowing expanses in a different direction. Whatever they’re doing, they look majestic doing it. And of course, the elk aren’t the only wildlife to call this area home—keep an eye out for bald eagles, trumpeter swans, coyotes, and even the occasional wolf.
Which brings us to our point. For a true winter experience, we recommend booking a horse-drawn sleigh ride through the National Elk Refuge. This unique tour takes you right into the heart of the action, offering an up-close view of the elk herd in their natural habitat. It’s a one-of-a-kind adventure perfect for families, couples, or anyone seeking to create unforgettable winter memories—and our guests can do it at a reduced price.
Here’s what you need to know:
- Our sleigh ride vouchers give you 15% off the ticket price ($34.00 per adult ticket!).
- Sleigh rides run from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm daily.
- Reservations aren’t required, but they’re highly recommended, especially during the holiday season.
- BYOB: Bring your own blanket.
- Sleigh rides last approximately 45 minutes to an hour. You’ll need to arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled ride time. Shuttles from the visitor’s center parking lot run every 20-30 minutes.
- To book at our special reduced price, first call us at 307-733-5276. This is not a ticket. You’ll still have to either make your reservation at 307-733-0277 or show up at the National Elk Refuge Visitor Center (532 N. Cache St.). Be sure to let them know that you will be using a voucher from Flat Creek Inn.
Book your stay today and experience the magic of winter in Jackson Hole! And stay tuned for more on the majestic elk we hope you’ll have to chance to see up close.
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Ryan Kunz is a copywriter and freelance writer who writes on a variety of topics, including media, the outdoors, and whatever else strikes his fancy. He thinks this whole elk sleigh thing sounds magical.
