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Packing and Traveling with Children: Part Two
With holiday travel quickly approaching, many parents’ anxiety levels about taking their young children on flights is likely increasing. Today I bring you the second installment of our guide to packing and traveling with children! (Read the first part here.) This year, my two-year-old has been on at least ten flights. And while we still spend a significant amount of time dashing around the airport after a surprisingly fast toddler, I’ve learned that a little preparation makes each flight ...
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Clarene Law: Local Businesswoman, Leader, and Friend
It is with great sadness that we recognize the passing of Clarene Law: local businesswoman, leader, and friend. We would be remiss if we let the opportunity pass without offering our words of praise for this pillar in the community. Clarene Law built one of the biggest lodging businesses in Jackson (with 477 rooms between her various hotels). That didn’t stop her from helping anyone who needed it, even those she might have seen as competitors—including Flat Creek Inn. When our family r...
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7 Tips for Conservation in Jackson Hole
The West—and Jackson Hole is no exception—is home to some of the most stunning scenery on earth: jagged, towering mountains; glimmering rivers and tinkling streams; and unspoiled forests brimming with life. They’re the kinds of sights that fuel dreamers and inspire travelers, the stuff of endless John Muir quotes. Not to get all Pocahontas here, but we can’t really own the wild, not really. When you get down to it, we’re all guests here. So whatever your political stripes, whatever ...
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Q&A: Meet Jeffrey – Flat Creek Inn’s Guest Experience Manager!
Jeffrey "Disco" Wagar Once in a metallic, glittery moon do you have the opportunity to work with someone as loving, funny, and efficient as Jeffrey. He has been a favorite of everyone who works with him and meets him. If you haven't met him yet (and even if you have) you'll enjoy reading through this delightful Q&A. How long have you worked for Flat Creek Inn? I recently enjoyed my 2-year work anniversary here at Flat Creek Inn & Mart. I was hired and started as a housekeep...
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Packing and Traveling with Children: Part One
Before we had our daughter, my husband and I were the young, carefree jetsetters casually walking through the airport with one light carry-on and a personal item. We’d grab a bite to eat at some small, overpriced airport coffee shop and peacefully read a book while waiting for our flight. Fast forward a few years and we’re that family toting a car seat, overstuffed diaper bag, and empty stroller while the other spouse dashes off in pursuit of the fastest toddler on the earth (we draw the ...
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