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Stuck in a Rut: Moose in Jackson Hole
During the fall, Jackson Hole plays host to a show that's part reality TV, part demolition derby: the moose rut. The rut, or mating period, typically happens from mid-September to early October. During this time, bulls strut around, spar with rivals, and grunt loudly. So they're just like the contestants from The Bachelorette, except smarter. (The Antlerette? We'll show ourselves out.) The rut is quite the spectacle, if you're ever lucky enough to see it from a distance. A bull moose can...
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How Did the Tetons Get Their Name?
It’s time to address the elephant in the room. Does “Teton” really mean "breast" in French? Is that what it was really named for? It’s past time to address these questions. The Truth Téton (with the accent) does in fact mean something like “breast” or “small breast” or “nipple”, depending on the translation from French to English. Origin It isn’t documented who exactly named this area, but we do know it was French-Canadian trappers or fur traders, such as t...
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Jackson Hole Winter Events: The Season Comes to Life
Jackson is basically two different towns: one in the summer, and one in the winter. And with Summer Jackson now handing over the reins to Winter Jackson, you're probably wondering, "Well, what am I supposed to do till next summer?" We're glad you asked. Along with info on all the best skiing in Jackson (you do know that Jackson has great skiing, right?) we've also compiled a calendar of some of the most exciting Jackson winter events from now till the next summer season. See you soon! ...
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Jackson Winter Closing Dates
Whether you have fun in the sun or thrive in the winter, Jackson has something for you. The trick is knowing when to do one and when to do the other. So when does summer officially yield to winter? Well, it depends. Here’s a list of selected Jackson attractions and their closing dates for the winter. Ski Resorts Winter Closing Dates Snow King: Summer activities end September 1. Ski season begins December 1. Jackson Hole: The Jackson Hole ski resort’s su...
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Q&A with a Supervolcano
Everyone knows the Yellowstone Volcano rarely makes itself available for public comment. The Flat Creek Inn Blogging Team accomplished the impossible and procured an exclusive interview with the Yellowstone Volcano. Below is the Q&A with our favorite igneous feature: Where are you from? I grew up near the current border of Oregon and Nevada. As time went on, I spent time all across Southern Idaho and now reside in Northwest Wyoming. The interesting thing is sometimes people make th...
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