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Jessica’s Jackson Favorites #3 The Playhouse Theater
Someone took the rowdy old west, wrapped it up in some velvety theater drapes, and put it on a stage in Jackson Hole. Walk into the Jackson Hole Playhouse and you’ll find buttery popcorn, old time piano music, robust harmonies, boisterous humor, and a riotous, foot-stomping time.  The Playhouse provides first class talent in the oldest framed building in Jackson Hole, built in 1916. When I walk into this building, even the smell of it reminds me of my childhood. It is owned and opera...
Read MoreJessica’s Jackson Favorites #2: String Lake
String Lake is a skinny lake that connects two bigger lakes in Grand Teton National Park. The other lakes are Leigh Lake and Jenny Lake, named for the mountaineer Beaver Dick Leigh and his Shoshone wife Jenny. I have very happy childhood memories at String Lake. I remember canoeing to the lily pads, roasting marshmallows on the shore, and watching my older brothers jump off the big rock in the middle of the lake. My mom told me that the jumping rock fell from the top of the Tetons.Â...
Read MoreDon’t be a tourist, be a guest! Jessica’s Jackson Favorites
My name is Jessica, and I grew up right behind the Flat Creek Inn. I feel lucky to have grown up in Jackson Hole, a place thousands of people visit every year. I remember one summer, my sister and I sat on the lawn in front of the motel and watched the cars drive by on the highway and kept track of all the states represented on license plates. We saw a car from every US state except Rhode Island! One of my favorite pastimes is traveling, but I hate tourist traps and crowds. When I ...
Read MoreStay with us and go rafting for free!
Some of Jackson Hole’s premier outdoor attractions are its system of raging rapids ready to be conquered and its gorgeous views accessible by raft. Whitewater rafting is an activity that can be enjoyed by both the brave and the faint of heart—if the faint of heart are holding on to something and possibly blindfolded. Seriously, though there’s something for everyone on a river run—the brave can tackle varying levels of difficulty, while the more timid can just enjoy the scenic views ...
Read MoreAre You Missing the Jackson Hole Winter Activities?
As the snow melts, you'd best hurry to take advantage of all of the marvelous winter activities Jackson Hole has to offer. Flat Creek Inn is ready to be your base camp for these adventures, so we're offering the Wild Wyoming Package. It includes everything you need to get a sampling of Jackson Hole winter activities, for a mere $181: 2 nights' stay at Flat Creek Inn 2 tickets to the National Museum of Wildlife Art 2 tickets for a sleigh ride through the elk refuge 2 pairs of hand wa...
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