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Vertical Harvest: Innovation and self-reliance
I recently toured a super interesting greenhouse in Jackson called Vertical Harvest. I've never seen anything like it. It uses hydroponics, or the process of growing plants without soil. Instead of the typical soil and sun, it uses nutrient-enriched water, natural and artificial light, and carousels. In this way, Vertical Harvest (VH) produces a year-round crop in a ski town with a 2 month growing season. [caption id="attachment_1407" align="aligncenter" width="480"] The ...
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Tips for those who wander
I am stricken with wanderlust, as are most of my family and friends. So I asked my circle of travelers for their best travel hacks and compiled them, along with my own. Some of these apply to traveling in Jackson and some don't. Also, remember these tips are just our opinions--obviously there's always different strokes for different folks. Planning: I map out my plan on Google Maps so I get a good idea of logistics and how long it takes to get from point A to point B. Is it bett...
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The miracles and mysteries of bear hibernation
[caption id="attachment_1397" align="aligncenter" width="695"] All photos on this page were taken by Tanner Perkes, former Flat Creek Inn employee.[/caption] As we speak, the bears in Yellowstone and Grand Teton parks are in their Thanksgiving dinner mode. They are consuming 20,000 calories per day so they will be prepared for their hibernation this winter. Hibernation is truly amazing. Picture yourself eating 5x the calories you normally do per day and gaining at least 50% of your...
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Fill your home with the savory smells of chicken tetrazzini
I love the smell of onions sauteing in butter. It fills my kitchen with the kind of enticing and savory smells that make a house feel like a home. Also, since I don't like doing dishes, I love meals that come together in one pan. This chicken tetrazinni smells and tastes yummy and comes together in one pan and a mixing bowl. I found the recipe in one of those church community cookbooks--those are the best! This is a nice, comforting meal for Fall. Feeds 4. Chicken Tetrazzini...
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Jessie Phillips, Flat Creek Inn will miss you!
We are sad to announce that we will soon be losing our valued Assistant Manager, Jessie Phillips! She will be moving across the country for the next exciting chapter in her life. She will be missed at Flat Creek Inn! Jessie is a spunky gal that we have been lucky to have for the last four years. We are really grateful for all she has done for us. Here are some fun facts about Jessie: Tell us a little about yourself: I was born and raised in Jackson. I'm very outgoing, I love to make p...
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