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Wildlife

Yellowstone’s Most Dangerous Animals

You probably saw the viral video of a man being chased by a bison in Yellowstone National Park this month. This was very unusual behavior for the bison but slightly less so in context, as we'll discuss. If you’ve ever wondered what the most dangerous animal in Yellowstone is and how to best protect yourself when you’re in the park, this is the blog for you. First, we’ll look at what the numbers say, and then we’ll dive into the context. Below is a visualization of human injuries i...

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Wildflower-covered hillside with yellow black-eyed Susans and boulders in front of a red two-story lodge topped by a large bighorn sheep statue.

Every Jackson Hole Topic You Might Want to Know About

We've been blogging for over a decade now. In that time, we've covered just about every conceivable question a potential visitor to Jackson Hole might have. So here, for the convenience of our valued guests present and future, is a full directory of every topic we've ever covered over the last few years. Enjoy! WILDLIFE/NATURE If it's animals or any other of nature's bounteous creations you're interested in, look no further. Birdwatching in Jackson Hole Wolves in Yellowstone ...

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Yellow balsamroot and purple lupine blooming across a sloping alpine meadow, with forested green hills and distant mountains under a cloud-dotted blue sky.
Jackson Hole Nature

Wildflowers of Grand Teton, Part 3

Every year or so, we do another spotlight on the wonderful wildflowers of Jackson Hole. You can read part 1 here and part 2 here. However, nature is surprisingly obliging to our blogging needs, so here are a few more wildflowers to keep an eye out for on your next trip to the Tetons. Columbian Monkshood NPS / Jacob W. Frank Aconitum columbianum Appearance: A tall perennial with striking blue-to-violet flowers shaped like a monk’s hood. This is totally different from all the ot...

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Jenny Lake in Grand Teton National Park, its deep blue water framed by evergreens below jagged gray granite peaks and a partly cloudy sky.
Summer Adventures

Jackson Hole Summer Activities: How to Beat the Heat

Baby, it's hot outside. As temperatures across the country continue to climb, it's time to find a summer getaway that doesn't involve turning into a pile of ooze on the sidewalk. That's why you’re in luck here in Jackson Hole—between alpine lakes, shady forests, scenic rivers, and crisp mountain mornings, we're overflowing with heat-resistant summer itinerary ideas. Cool Off on the Snake River If there’s one activity that belongs on every summer itinerary, it’s floating the Sna...

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Jackson Hole

Jackson’s Antler Arch: FAQs

One of the most famous of all Jackson Hole’s attractions (and the one with the most selfies taken in front of) is the antler arches: all 4 of them at the corners of the park of Jackson Town Square. If you ever wondered about these arches, here are the most frequently asked questions and their answers: Are the antlers real? Yes. They are recovered after bull (male) elk shed their antlers between January and April each year. The antlers for the arch have traditionally been found by loc...

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