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National Parks of the U.S.A. – A Fantastic Book!
If you are looking for a beautiful, well-written book about National Parks - here is the perfect one written by Kate Siber. This book goes through all 59 National Parks (including our favorite, Yellowstone!) in simple and beautiful detail. It is fun for kids to read, and it's even delightful for adults too. The illustrations by Chris Turnham are truly unique, colorful, and a joy to look at. Let's jump into the book for a better look... [caption id="attachment_2157" align="aligncenter" w...
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5 Things to Do if You Have 48 Hours in Jackson
Situated approximately an hour from Yellowstone National Park and mere miles from Grand Teton National Park, Jackson Hole is a home base for your national park adventures. But it’s also much more. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing weekend getaway or you’re a weekend warrior, Jackson Hole has plenty to offer! Consider these five activities for your next weekend getaway: 1. Take a ride Last April, my husband and I spent a beautiful spring morning biking through the scenic Jackson from...
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Time to Plan Your 2020 Vacation to Jackson Hole!
The holidays have come and gone and now it's time to look forward to the new year! 2020 is a new decade and a brand new start to making your goals and dreams come true. If you have been wanting to add some more adventure in your life, this is the perfect year to start. Here's some inspiration to get your adventure wheels turning and your excitement ignited! Check out this refreshing hike in the Tetons! (Video credit: Brady Bagley) [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMxkRAs39Wg[/...
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Jackson vs. Jackson Hole: Behind the Names
Everybody knows Old Billy Shakespeare once said, “What’s in a name? A rose by any other name would smell just as sweet.” He was wrong, of course—nobody wants to bring home a dozen blood-petal pokey-stems for their significant other—but that’s beside the point. Names are full of meaning, as the names around Jackson Hole suggest. So let’s take a tour through the valley’s various nomenclatures—starting with a common name-related question. So, Jackson vs. Jackson Hole: what...
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Ever Heard of Jackson Hole, China? You Have Now
If you’re a big fan of the Disney animated classic Mulan but have always wished the titular Chinese heroine spent a little more time hanging out in a saloon drinking whiskey with cowboys, you’re in luck. At at least, that’s the unusual aesthetic you might find if you ever make it to Jackson Hole, China. That’s right—Jackson Hole, China. Less than two hours from the smog-choked skyscrapers of Beijing—and not far from a section of the Great Wall—lies a development that loo...
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