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Top-Rated Day Hikes of Yellowstone National Park
Last month we analyzed the top-rated hikes in Grand Teton National Park. Yellowstone, being such a large park, will be covered in several editions. This is the first and will cover the shorter hikes. All ratings come from AllTrails, the hiking app. If trails overlap, they are counted together for our purposes. Without further ado--the day hikes rated 4.8/5 (6 hikes; sorted roughly by difficulty): Brink of Lower Falls Trail Distance: .7 miles, 265 ft elevation gain Description: Tre...
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The Old West Days Parade: Where Heritage and Community Come Together
Not all parades need to be two hours long, have a hundred floats, and wind through ten miles of city streets. In fact, we would argue none of them need to fit that description. If we wanted to sit in the heat and watch cars go by, we’d get a job in road construction. However, there’s something charming about a parade that’s not too long, not overstuffed, and alive with just the right amount of small-town charm. Jackson recently kicked off summer with its annual Old West Days p...
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Why the World’s First Dark Sky Airport Is Kind of a Big Deal
You know what never gets old? Looking up and seeing stars instead of … well, not seeing stars. We can now say that our corner of the world isn’t just pretty by day—it’s stunning by night too. In case you missed the news (and we’ll forgive you if you did), Teton County just became the first county in the world to be certified as an International Dark Sky Community. Not to be outdone, Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) swooped in ten days later and grabbed its own cosmic crown: the world’s...
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Hiking in Grand Teton? 5 Ways Not to Be That Guy
The Tetons are stunning. The wildlife are wild. And when it comes to nature, you’re a guest, not a resident. You wouldn’t kick off your shoes and put your feet up on someone else’s coffee table, would you? If you’re ready to go hiking Grand Teton National Park (or any national park), here are five gentle ways to enjoy the great outdoors and still get invited back. 1. Stay on the Trail Have you ever looked at a pristine mountain meadow and thought, “Man, that would look even...
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Everything You Need to Know About Elkfest 2025
If you’re new around here, you might think Elkfest sounds like a niche event for people who really like elk. And you’d be right, except here in Jackson that fits just about everybody. Every May, as the snow melts and the elk shed their winter headgear, the town pulls on its boots and throws a one-of-a-kind celebration. Elkfest is part antler auction, part conservation fundraiser, and part excuse to hang out in the sunshine while wondering if your house might actually need a giant antler ...
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