Visitors can kayak and water-ski on the lake, hit the golf course, hike or bike through nature preserves or shop and dine in the downtown area.
Yellowstone is the Disneyland of nature: you can spot bears, wolves, bison, and other animals, fish, go rafting, admire waterfalls and volcanic calderas - and of course hike along the 1,300 miles of marked trails around Yellowstone and Grand Teton, all while camping or staying in lovely lodges or tepees.
"We built a golf course, hiking trails, for private tourists," Mr. Gobat said of the town.
If golf courses, hiking trails, and yoga classes are enticing, and you like hanging out primarily with folks your own age, consider buying into (or renting at) an active adult-only community such as The Villages in central Florida or one of Pulte Group's 81 DelWebb communities in 21 states.
There are, of course, many hiking and bird-watching suggestions, an impressive guide to quiet dining, and a good list of bookstores.
In addition, a nearby golf course and hiking trails make the resort popular year round, which is somewhat unusual in Switzerland, as most resorts depend on winter sports.
A quick wire transfer, and you could be sharing a golf course or hiking trail with the likes of John Sununu, Condoleezza Rice, and Bill Kristol.
John had his eye on the newly restored 1924 Donald Ross golf course and hiking in the nearby mountains, while I was planning to focus on the Grove Park's 40,000-square-foot spa, which opened in 2001.
The answer of course, was hiking.
Besides beach activities, the area is ideal for biking and is near golf courses and hiking in forested conservation areas.
"There are a lot of very active enthusiasts in this market," said J. J. Jameson, an instructor for REI's outdoor school, which will offer courses in hiking and other activities from the SoHo store.
