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In Memoriam: Grizzly 399
Grizzly 399, the famed mama bear who has been featured in our blog more than once, has died. She was struck by a vehicle on Highway 26/89 in Snake River Canyon, just south of Jackson. Her identity was confirmed via microchip. She was 29. In a world where most grizzlies don’t live past 25, Grizzly 399’s long life was remarkable. Over nearly three decades, she raised 18 cubs, with eight surviving to adulthood. Last year, she became the oldest recorded grizzly in the Greater Yellow...
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Spiders of Yellowstone
The Yellowstone ecosystem is full of life, including a species generally less appreciated, even when it's not Halloween: spiders. Let’s discuss some of the most prevalent species in the area, their potential danger to humans, and even their purpose in the web of life. You will not be bitten in the reading of this blog. Black Widow Perhaps the most infamous spider in the US, known for both its menacing black color with red markings and its venom. How dangerous is it really? Wh...
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Children of the Night: Nocturnal Animals of Jackson Hole
“Listen to them. Children of the night. . . What music they make!”—Dracula (1931) Imagine, if you will: The sun has set, the moon arisen. You’re wandering in the dark, when suddenly a howl echoes through the night. You try to scream (as someone famous once said), but terror takes the sound before you make it. You start to freeze (as the song continues) as horror looks you right between the eyes. It’s . . . a coyote? Well, it's not exactly a werewolf or vampire, but a coyote...
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Flat Creek’s Favorite Hot Cider Recipes
For us, fall is inextricable from the taste of hot cider. We’re not sure if the person who thought of apple cider (grabbing those little red things on trees, smashing them to liquid, heating it up, and then throwing various bits of dried plants) was a genius or if they had to try a thousand gross beverages first to arrive at this perfect one, but the fact is, hot cider is really good. So here are our three favorite recipes: The Classic Apple Cider Spiced apple cider (we’re partial...
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5 Fall Events in Jackson Hole
After a swift spring and a whirlwind summer, we’re finally settling into the slower pace and easy rhythms of fall. Autumn is easily the best time of year to visit Jackson. With fewer crowds, stunning scenery, and off-season pricing on many activities, it’s the perfect time to be here. If you’re visiting soon, here are five upcoming fall events in Jackson, WY, courtesy of the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce. Jackson Hole Chamber Music & The Center Present: Classical Café If ...
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