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5 Famous People from Wyoming
Wyoming is the least populous state in the Union, but some people do live here. And others were even born here. Yes, really. Here’s a list of famous people from Wyoming. (In this case, from either means they were born here or spent a great deal of their lives here.) If you’re interested in a list of famous people who still live in Wyoming, check out this post. Jedediah Smith (1799-1831) Jedediah Smith was an American frontiersman, explorer, and fur trapper whose expeditions through...
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How to Spend a Perfect Fall Weekend in Jackson Hole
Here’s a secret: there’s no bad time to visit Jackson Hole. No matter when you go, there’s a lot to see and do. Take fall, for example. We’ve written several posts about activities to do in the fall before, but guess what—there’s always more. With that in mind, here’s how we might spend a great weekend here in Jackson. Day 1: Arrive and Unwind Start your fall weekend in Jackson Hole by settling into your cozy room at Flat Creek Inn. (Yes, we had to start there.) Loc...
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When Will the Yellowstone Eruption Happen?
On July 24, 2024, Yellowstone exploded. Or at least, one particular locale within Yellowstone National Park (Biscuit Basin) experienced a hydrothermal event that shot rocks three feet wide hundreds of feet in the air and destroyed a large section of boardwalk. (You can watch it here.) Okay, but doesn't the whole park sit on top of a giant volcano? How soon we can expect the next big Yellowstone eruption? I can’t help thinking back to that movie 2012, where the Mayans correctly predicted...
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A Q&A with a Yellowstone Photographer, Part I
Recently the Flat Creek blog visited with Tanner Perkes, a wildlife photographer of the greater Yellowstone ecosystem, to learn what it took to capture such fabulous images. All images in this blog post are his. You can follow him on Instagram: @perkes_of_the_outdoors. This is part 1 of 2 of the interview. Q: What’s it like being a wildlife photographer? A: Being a wildlife photographer has provided me with so many special experiences. I’ve been able to photograph animals and anima...
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7 Summer Activities in Jackson Hole To Do Before You Can’t Anymore
With cooler weather on the horizon and seasonal operations winding down, now is the time to make the most of what Jackson Hole has to offer before it’s too late. Here are some must-do summer activities with specific closing dates that you’ll want to catch before they’re gone. 1. Ride the Jackson Hole Aerial Tram (Closes: October 6) Rising 4,139 vertical feet in just 12 minutes, the Jackson Hole Aerial Tram takes you to the summit of Rendezvous Mountain at 10,450 feet. From th...
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