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Q&A with a Supervolcano
Everyone knows the Yellowstone Volcano rarely makes itself available for public comment. The Flat Creek Inn Blogging Team accomplished the impossible and procured an exclusive interview with the Yellowstone Volcano. Below is the Q&A with our favorite igneous feature: Where are you from? I grew up near the current border of Oregon and Nevada. As time went on, I spent time all across Southern Idaho and now reside in Northwest Wyoming. The interesting thing is sometimes people make th...
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Jackalopes II: Revenge of the Franken-Bunnies
Last summer, we wrote about the legendary jackalope: the antlered rabbit that’s been haunting Wyoming folklore (and gas station gift shops) since we had Wyoming and gift shops. But what if we told you the jackalope . . . WAS REAL? Well, you know, sort of. Our distant neighbors in Fort Collins, Colorado have been posting photos of rabbits with grotesque, hornlike growths sprouting from their heads and faces. But you go calling either animal control or a priest, here’s the truth: these ...
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1-Star Reviews of Our Favorite Jackson Hole Things
We get it, everyone has an off day—even the greats. It can be exhausting to put up your best side seven days a week, 365 days a year. And there's no pleasing everyone. Just ask poor Old Faithful, who's been chugging for eons along despite the exhausting weight of expectations. Sometimes the best way to get over a negative review is to laugh it off. (We asked Old Faithful, and it agreed.) So here are some of our favorite negative reviews of our favorite Jackson things: The Elk Refug...
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August-September Jackson Hole Events
It’s the dog days of summer, and there is no shortage of exciting events 'round these parts. If you’re looking to sneak in one last getaway before school is back in session, or before autumn sets in, here’s a quick look at a few selected upcoming events. As always, check the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce for even more Jackson Hole events and the most up-to-date information. Yoga on the Trail - Recurring Thursdays through August 28 Enrich the body and mind with Yoga on the Trai...
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Why are Yellowstone Hot Springs Colorful?
Yellowstone National Park’s hot springs are absolutely mesmerizing. Yellowstone hot springs can be so colorful, with an incredible diversity and vibrancy—but why are they so unique in this? To understand this better, let’s talk about the two general types of hot springs in Yellowstone: acidic and neutral/alkaline (basic pH). Acidic Hot Springs Acidic hot springs (pH ranging 1 to 3) feature both temperatures too hot and acidity too extreme for animals to survive. These tend to be ...
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