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Read All About It: Jackson Hole Bookstores
Although I’m currently writing this while listening to Christmas music, autumn’s in full swing and there’s not a more beautiful time to visit Jackson Hole, Wyoming. As the world transitions from the energetic hues of summer to the warm amber of fall, we instinctively gravitate towards comfort. I can’t think of a cozier way to end a great day in Jackson than curling up with a great book and a mug of something hot and rich. So if you’re planning a trip to Jackson, don’t worry about ...
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Wash Your Worries Away at Astoria Hot Springs!
*Disclaimer - At the time of writing this, only locals are allowed into Astoria due to Covid-19 restrictions. When it is safe again, it will open to the general public. Check their website for current updates* [caption id="attachment_2220" align="aligncenter" width="480"] We all love a good hot springs![/caption] What is Astoria Hot Springs? It is a beautiful piece of nature that includes three hot spring pools, a children's pool, and a leisure pool for families and groups. The three pools ...
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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Elk Rut
It’s September, which means it’s a magical time of year. The verdant blanket of summer shuffles aside just enough for fall to poke its rosy head out for a few tentative moments and signal its imminent arrival. Also, it’s time for some elk lovin’. [caption id="attachment_2217" align="aligncenter" width="480"] Photo by Thomas Torget[/caption] We at Flat Creek Inn know you’re secretly very curious about what goes on during elk rut, so we’re doing the responsible thing and answering...
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The Jackson Hole Antler Arches
Every year, more than 2.6 million visitors pass through Jackson, Wyoming—and according to Instagram, just about every one of them posted a picture of themselves under one of the four iconic antler arches found on the corners of Town Square, formally named George Washington Memorial Park. How much do you know about this must-see Jackson attraction? [caption id="attachment_2210" align="aligncenter" width="360"] My husband and I under the antler arches.[/caption] How old are these arches? The...
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Jackson Hole Wildlife, Part 7: Bighorn Sheep
It's the bighorn sheep's time for the limelight. If the 6th installment in this series was Return of the Jedi, our 7th installment is Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows—with fewer Horcruxes, but more headbutting. Latin name: Ovis canadensis How big are bighorn sheep? Bighorn sheep are the largest wild sheep in North America, ranging in size from 160 to over 300 pounds, depending on gender. What's up with the "bighorn?" As you may have deduced, bighorn sheep are famous for their—wai...
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