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Jackson Hole Birdwatching: No Better Place for Birds

Guess what: you don’t have to be a guy going through a midlife crisis to get into birdwatching. Noticing the feathered friends that share the world with us can prove a relaxing, rewarding hobby for people of all ages. And it turns out Jackson Hole birdwatching is the best birdwatching. (Also, the best season for birdwatching runs from June through September.) Here, the valley sits right along major migration routes, which means the bird population rotates like a seasonal cast of charac...

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The Chronicles of Yellowstone Wolves

For thousands of years gray wolves roamed across the temperate and polar regions of North America. However, by the early 1900s, they had all but disappeared in the continental United States. Now wolves are once again thriving in Yellowstone National Park. This is their story--the chronicles of Yellowstone wolves. Gray wolves have existed for hundreds of thousands of years, living across the world in the Northern Hemisphere. As technological advances starting around the 16th century allowe...

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The parade at Old West Days

Old West Days in Jackson Hole: You’re Gonna Love It

Jackson Hole goes all in. And nowhere is that more obvious than during Jackson Hole Old West Days, when the entire town leans hard into its cowboy-era roots for ten straight days. The 45th annual festival runs May 15–25, 2026, and, as usual, it’s equal parts history lesson, community gathering, and excuse to wear cowboy boots. Jackson Hole Old West Days isn’t just a collection of events—it’s a full-scale immersion into Western culture, complete with elk antlers, chili competitions,...

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okay, but what about biking with kids?

Biking with Kids Under 5 is Going to Be Great

Seven years ago, my husband and I biked the thirty miles from Flat Creek Inn in Jackson, WY, to Teton Village and back. It’s a trip we still reminisce about fondly. Now, spring is here, and our family is doing it again. But here’s a twist: this time we’ll be biking with kids: our three girls, ages 5, 3, and 1! We plan to bike the Jackson Hole Community Pathway System. This path is an extensive network of paved trails (over 65 miles!) in and around Jackson. It connects neighborhoods,...

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Jackson Hole in spring
Jackson Hole

You’ll Love Visiting Jackson Hole in Spring

If you’re wondering why Jackson Hole in spring is the best time to visit, the answer is simple: fewer crowds, active wildlife, and a quieter, more relaxed iteration of one of the West’s most iconic destinations. (And if you weren't wondering, well, you should have been.) Spring squeezes itself right on the edge of peak season. It's not quite summer and not quite winter, but it brings with it the best of both. Wildlife Wildlife is one of Jackson's biggest draws any time of the year...

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