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Jackson Hole Spotlight: The National Museum of Wildlife Art
Jackson Hole has no shortage of wildlife. But you can experience our wild side another way—without binoculars, an early alarm, or standing outside in the middle of February. Just up the road from our own Flat Creek Inn, the National Museum of Wildlife Art is one of Jackson Hole’s must-see attractions. A Museum Built for Jackson Hole Even before you walk inside, the National Museum of Wildlife Art makes an impression. Its stone architecture blends into the hillside overlooking the...
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When Tourist Season Ends, Your Journey Begins
Summer in Jackson is wonderful. It just happens to come with lines of rental SUVs, packed restaurants, and enough selfie sticks to build a decent fence. But then something magical happens: the crowds leave. Jackson becomes the town locals fell in love with in the first place. You can stroll down Town Square without getting caught in a human traffic jam. Wildlife start acting like they own the place (which, to be fair, they sort of do). It’s a perfect time to visit. The elk certainly think ...
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The Other Yellowstone Geysers
Let’s begin by talking about the geyser in the room: all anyone ever talks about is Old Faithful. However, Yellowstone National Park has many highly unique geysers that deserve more attention. Because we’re feeling bad that the other geysers are left out, today we’ll talk about a few more of them and compare them to the Old Faithful. Old Faithful Quick note: This is the famous one, because it the best mix of tall eruptions with incredible consistency. Eruption height: 100-1...
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Mormon Row: Jackson Hole’s Most Photographed Spot
You’ve probably seen a picture of Mormon Row, even if you don’t know its name. It’s one of the most photographed spots in Grand Teton National Park: a cluster of picturesque barns against the majestic backdrop of the Tetons, the kind of thing that seems designed specifically for screensavers, wallpapers, and postcards. But get this: the original settlers had none of those things in mind. Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (aka Mormons) began settling the are...
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Elk Rutting Season in Jackson Hole: What to Know Before You Go
If you’re visiting Jackson Hole in the fall, you may hear an eerie, high-pitched call echoing across the valley. But what you hear isn’t the trapped souls of tourists who got stuck in the line to get into Yellowstone during the peak season. It’s the sound of one of the West’s most iconic wildlife events: the elk rut, their annual breeding season, when bulls compete for the chance to mate with cows. It’s like reality TV, except it's interesting. In Jackson Hole, the rut typically be...
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