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Wyoming Suffrage vs. Utah Suffrage: Who Let Women Vote First?
Wyoming proudly proclaims itself “The Equality State” for its role in women’s suffrage. But they’re not the only ones proud of being the first to let women vote. Confusingly, Utah also claims a similar honor. It’s even on one of their specialty license plates. So where did women actually vote first? The answer is . . . well, both. Sort of. Wyoming's Case for Suffrage In 1869, Congress passed the 15th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which gave all men the right to...
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Discover Jackson’s Roots: A Visit to the Jackson Hole History Museum
Just a few blocks from the center of town—and not far from your cozy room at Flat Creek Inn, as it just so happens—lies one of Jackson’s most meaningful experiences: the Jackson Hole History Museum. Recently reopened in June 2024 after a major renovation and rebranding effort, the museum is now better than ever at bringing the past to life. Whether you’re super into really old spoons or just want a break from the heat, it’s a great place to spend a quiet hour or so traveling back i...
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Top-Rated Day Hikes of Yellowstone National Park
Last month we analyzed the top-rated hikes in Grand Teton National Park. Yellowstone, being such a large park, will be covered in several editions. This is the first and will cover the shorter hikes. All ratings come from AllTrails, the hiking app. If trails overlap, they are counted together for our purposes. Without further ado--the day hikes rated 4.8/5 (6 hikes; sorted roughly by difficulty): Brink of Lower Falls Trail Distance: .7 miles, 265 ft elevation gain Description: Tre...
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The Old West Days Parade: Where Heritage and Community Come Together
Not all parades need to be two hours long, have a hundred floats, and wind through ten miles of city streets. In fact, we would argue none of them need to fit that description. If we wanted to sit in the heat and watch cars go by, we’d get a job in road construction. However, there’s something charming about a parade that’s not too long, not overstuffed, and alive with just the right amount of small-town charm. Jackson recently kicked off summer with its annual Old West Days p...
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Why the World’s First Dark Sky Airport Is Kind of a Big Deal
You know what never gets old? Looking up and seeing stars instead of … well, not seeing stars. We can now say that our corner of the world isn’t just pretty by day—it’s stunning by night too. In case you missed the news (and we’ll forgive you if you did), Teton County just became the first county in the world to be certified as an International Dark Sky Community. Not to be outdone, Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) swooped in ten days later and grabbed its own cosmic crown: the world’s...
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