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Welcome to the Jackson Hole Airport
Here at Flat Creek Inn, we don’t own a private plane. (Because they’re bad for the environment, and no other reason.) When we need to make an out-of-town trip to Jackson Hole, we usually opt to make the scenic trip in a car like normal people. But for those who like to jet around in their own plane, or who aren’t lucky enough to live within easy driving distance of this stunning locale, the Jackson Hole Airport is a must. So put up your seat back and tray tables, don’t unbuckle your s...
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5 Things to Do in Jackson Hole Over the Holidays
Around here, we’re the type who starts listening to Christmas music the moment the last Halloween decoration is packed. Which means we’re the type to start making holiday plans well before that. So we’ve compiled a list of some of the holiday highlights here in town. If you’re in Jackson Hole for the holidays, or you want to pretend you’re there by studiously following along the calendar, read on to see what you can look forward to. Click on the names of the events for tickets and m...
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Beavers in Jackson Hole
Knock, knock. Who’s there? Beaver. Beaver, who? Beaver-y glad that beaver restoration in Jackson is well underway! (And be very glad you won’t have to suffer through another joke like that, too.) After decades of trapping in the early to mid-1800s that decimated the beaver population, wildlife biologists and conservationists are happy to report that the restoration of this keystone species is going well. (We’re sure you’ve been on the edge of your seat wondering.) What is a keystone s...
Read MoreStargazing in Jackson Hole
Imagine a place where the stars shine brighter, and the night sky feels like a velvet canvas painted with constellations. Or just look at the picture below: Pretty great, right? Jackson Hole is a stargazer’s paradise. You’ll find darker and more remote places to view the stars, but few with so many amenities close by (including a certain motel, of course). Whether you’re a seasoned astronomer or just want to know more about those giant balls of gas burning millions of miles away, let...
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Ghosts of Jackson Hole
Everybody who visits Jackson Hole wants to stay a while. Some end up staying for a lot longer … forever, in fact. Or at least that’s what local ghost stories say, and this is October, the month when all such stories are suddenly true. So pull up a fancy old armchair next to a roaring hearth, turn down the lights, listen to the thunder crack outside your window, and hear Jackson Hole’s most famous ghost stories. Bob Tomingas The beautiful Wort Hotel was built in 1941 by brothers John...
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