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Elk Rutting Season in Jackson Hole: What to Know Before You Go
If you’re visiting Jackson Hole in the fall, you may hear an eerie, high-pitched call echoing across the valley. But what you hear isn’t the trapped souls of tourists who got stuck in the line to get into Yellowstone during the peak season. It’s the sound of one of the West’s most iconic wildlife events: the elk rut, their annual breeding season, when bulls compete for the chance to mate with cows. It’s like reality TV, except it's interesting. In Jackson Hole, the rut typically be...
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Your Brief Guide to the 2026 Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival
Photo courtesy of the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce. If Leonardo da Vinci had been into hiking and North Face jackets, he’d have loved the Jackson Hole’s art scene. Especially the 2026 Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival, which runs September 9–20. The festival will bring together nationally acclaimed artists, local galleries, live demonstrations, and more artsy events than you can shake a paintbrush at, all against the backdrop of the Tetons. Grizzly 399 Sculpture Unveiling ...
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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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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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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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