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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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7 Places in Jackson Hole to Beat the Heat
Jenny Lake and Cascade Canyon in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, USA. Photo by Acroterion. Everyone knows Jackson Hole has its fair share of stunning landscapes and outdoor adventures, but when the sun’s hammering down on you, sometimes you just want to get inside and grab a popsicle. Or maybe even find a nice body of water somewhere and throw yourself in. So whether you're a local or a visitor, here are some of the best places in Jackson Hole to beat the heat. 1. Phelps Lake ...
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Unlikely But True: Mountain Climber Grizzlies
Photo credit: Jeremy Vessey on unsplash We’re starting a periodic series focusing on what you probably didn’t know aboutgreater Yellowstone ecosystem wildlife. This is part 1. Grizzly bears are one of the biggest charms (though not if you get too close) ofYellowstone and Teton National Parks. With good guidance and a decent amount ofluck, a traveler is totally capable of seeing one in the area. You’ve learned a thing or two about grizzlies on this blog before, but today we’r...
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Wildlife of Jackson Hole: Coyotes
Image credit: Yathin S Krishnappa Coyotes (Canis latrans) have long been a symbol of the wild American landscape. Their haunting howls are often associated with the untamed wilderness, but these versatile creatures are much more than just the soundtrack of the night. They’re also the subject of our blog post this week. Read on for all the questions you never knew you had about dogs’ and wolves’ scruffy little cousins. How do you say the word coyote? It is “kay-oat” o...
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