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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. Read part 2 here. 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...
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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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5 Exercises For On-the-Go Workouts
Grand Teton National Park and Jackson Hole are havens for hikers, runners, walkers, and cardio seekers of all kinds. From paved trails to trail runs, there’s no shortage of outlets to get your cardio exercise in during your vacation. However, if you’re missing your regular weight training routine (and forgot to pack your bench, barbells, and 100-pound weights), here are a handful of exercises that are easy to do on the go and will still give you a great workout. While I am a...
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Olympic Sports and Jackson Hole Wildlife
Image credit: Olympic logo by Pierre de Coubertin (1863-1937) The 2024 Olympics wrap up later this week, ending two weeks of eyeballs around the world being glued to screens, eager to witness the heartbreak and triumph of this worldwide competition. But you know who hasn’t been watching? Animals. Still, that doesn’t mean they might not be good at sports if they entered. Here’s our list of favorite Jackson Hole animals and the Olympic sports they’d most likely take part in...
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