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The History of Our Motels in Jackson Hole Wyoming
Among all of the motels in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Flat Creek Inn has one of the most unique histories. Jerry and Patsy (my dad and mom) got married in 1962 and shortly after, moved to Jackson Hole so Jerry could run his uncle Osborn Call's Maverick gas station. In 1968, Jerry and Patsy Bagley were able to buy some land a mile north of Jackson Hole and build their own gas station and fireworks stand on it. Fireworks soon became the family’s main livelihood. Next, they built a log home jus...
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Yellowstone Snow Adventure–Jackson Hole Lodging Deals
Hello friends! I'd like to let you know about another exciting adventure you can take part of. When I go to Yellowstone, I see so many people there from China and Japan and I wonder if those of us who live much closer realize what we have in our backyard. Yellowstone is seriously one of the most amazing places in the world and it is SO CLOSE! Flat Creek Inn has made a package with Scenic Safaris to take you on a snowmobile tour through Yellowstone. Our package includes a 2 night stay (we ca...
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Dashing through the snow! Jackson Hole winter activities
For the 2014 Flat Creek Christmas party, the employees and families got all bundled up, bundled up some more and hopped in a sleigh, a horse-drawn sleigh to be exact, and took in some thrilling vistas on our sleigh ride through the Elk Refuge. The Elk Refuge is AMAAAAAZING. According to our guide, the world record for the biggest elk antler has score of about 450, and currently at the Refuge there is an elk with antlers that score 400 (rivaling the all-time world record). We als...
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Dashing through the snow! Jackson Hole winter activities
For the 2014 Flat Creek Christmas party, the employees and families got all bundled up, bundled up some more and hopped in a sleigh, a horse-drawn sleigh to be exact, and took in some thrilling vistas on our sleigh ride through the Elk Refuge. The Elk Refuge is AMAAAAAZING. According to our guide, the world record for the biggest elk antler has score of about 450, and currently at the Refuge there is an elk with antlers that score 400 (rivaling the all-time world record). We also saw an...
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How to impress at a Christmas Potluck-by Jessica
Occasionally, we like to use this blog to share recipes that have some connection to Jackson Hole. This recipe is from long-time Jackson Hole resident Larry Wilde who owned a successful business in Jackson called Creekside Deli. Larry shared his love of cooking with residents and tourists and this recipe is a delightful sample from his collection. In my past life, I put little or no thought into what I brought to potlucks. And consequently whatever I brought to potlucks was left untouch...
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