Dog Sledding in the present day is widely considered to be a fun, exhilarating tourist experience available in snowy vacation destinations such as Jackson Hole. Once upon a time it was an essential means to cover miles of ground during the cold, winter months. Artifacts suggest this mode of…
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If there were one iconic mammal native to Jackson Hole it might be the Rocky Mountain Elk. This animal was the motivation for establishing the National Elk Refuge, which resides just north of downtown Jackson. Created in 1912 (fun fact, two years before Jackson was incorporated as a town) this…
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Perfect Tracks By Frederick Reimers Long before the ski lifts, Jackson Hole residents used cross-country skis to get the mail, go to the store, or visit their friends across the snowy valley. The cross-country ski tradition lives on with dozens of miles of groomed trail suitable for beginners and…
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Teton Village is home to "big red" the Aerial Tram at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. The famed red box can carry 100 people to the top of Rendezvous Peak (10,450 feet) in just 12 minutes before they disembark in front of Corbett's Cabin and select their descent. Jackson Hole Mountain Resort has…
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Light pollution does more damage than you may think — it harms the health of humans and wildlife, drains money and energy, and destroys our ability to appreciate our beautiful night sky. Local nonprofit Wyoming Stargazing’s Save Our Night Skies campaign aims to reduce light pollution and preserve…
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Summer in Jackson is short and sweet with 80 degree sunny days and 35-40 degree nights. You could go straight from whitewater rafting to live music at the local watering hole. It might feel like a juggling act to pack appropriately. Let Caitlin Iseler and Emily Coleman of Happy Active Family help…
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We've compiled the best free things to do in Jackson Hole. See if you can catch them all! 1. ALIVE @ FIVE Hawks, eagles, owls, and falcons take center stage on the Teton Village Commons every evening on Wednesdays from 5-5:45 pm. Presented by the Teton Raptor Center, this up-close, arm’s length…
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Experience Jackson Hole in the Springtime, arguably, one of the best seasons in the valley. As things quiet down in preparation for summer and snow-seekers mellow out and disperse, it allows us to see and hear things a little better. The neighborhood bears, bison, birds, and moose shake off their…
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A two-day music festival on April 1 - 2 in and around the heart of downtown Jackson Hole Referred to by locals as Rendezvous Fest, the concerts have some of the most iconic backdrops imaginable for our legendary music acts: historic downtown Jackson Town Square and the base of Jackson Hole Mountain…
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Spring just might be the secret season not to be missed Skiers and snowboarders flock to the Tetons for the winter to dive into our deep powder wonderland. The summer months—and extending into fall—bring national park travelers, outdoorsman, and adventurers excited to explore our natural wonders…
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