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Sleigh Ride through the National Elk Refuge
Sleigh bells ring, are you listening? In the elk refuge, snow is glistening. Winter is upon us and there’s snow place better to be than in Jackson! (We deeply apologize for that pun.) If you’re looking for a magical start to the holiday season, look no further than a sleigh ride through the National Elk Refuge. About the Elk Refuge First, a bit of background. It all started in the nineteenth century when the arrival of settlers in Jackson Hole resulted in a major disruption to elk migra...
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What to Do in Yellowstone National Park in the Winter
[caption id="attachment_2685" align="alignleft" width="480"] Photo credit: Jeff Gunn from Atlanta, USA[/caption] When most people think of Yellowstone National Park, they think of iconic geysers, vibrant hot springs, and the occasional foreign tourist becoming a cautionary tale about why getting close to bison is bad. But there's a whole other side to this natural marvel that comes out in the winter. After all, there’s something really metal about fire and ice together. If you want to witn...
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Welcome to the Jackson Hole Airport
Here at Flat Creek Inn, we don’t own a private plane. (Because they’re bad for the environment, and no other reason.) When we need to make an out-of-town trip to Jackson Hole, we usually opt to make the scenic trip in a car like normal people. But for those who like to jet around in their own plane, or who aren’t lucky enough to live within easy driving distance of this stunning locale, the Jackson Hole Airport is a must. So put up your seat back and tray tables, don’t unbuckle your s...
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5 Things to Do in Jackson Hole Over the Holidays
Around here, we’re the type who starts listening to Christmas music the moment the last Halloween decoration is packed. Which means we’re the type to start making holiday plans well before that. So we’ve compiled a list of some of the holiday highlights here in town. If you’re in Jackson Hole for the holidays, or you want to pretend you’re there by studiously following along the calendar, read on to see what you can look forward to. Click on the names of the events for tickets and m...
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Beavers in Jackson Hole
Knock, knock. Who’s there? Beaver. Beaver, who? Beaver-y glad that beaver restoration in Jackson is well underway! (And be very glad you won’t have to suffer through another joke like that, too.) After decades of trapping in the early to mid-1800s that decimated the beaver population, wildlife biologists and conservationists are happy to report that the restoration of this keystone species is going well. (We’re sure you’ve been on the edge of your seat wondering.) What is a keystone s...
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