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Will You Survive Your Jackson Hole Summer Vacation?
Don’t let this put any wrinkles in your lovely Jackson Hole adventure, but it’s possible that a giant supervolcano will someday soon burst beneath the sandal-clad feet of thousands of hapless tourists, effectively eliminating much of the life in the western United States and ushering in a nuclear winter. As the closest Jackson Hole lodging to Yellowstone National Park, we’re always concerned about natural conditions that may affect your next visit to the land of geysers and bison. And ...
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Jackson Hole Playhouse
I recently enjoyed an evening at Jackson Hole Playhouse and their 2015 show "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers." First, we sat in the nostalgic lobby. Then, we had a delicious salmon dinner in the adjoining Saddlerock Saloon. And finally we saw the show. From the opening "Bless Your Beautiful Hide" to the rousing "Sobbin' Women" this is the perfect show if you are looking for some Old West musical theater. Oh, how I love these booming vocals and that saloon-style piano accompaniment...
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Looking for a good book during your Jackson Hole stay?
Part of the appeal of Jackson Hole and the surrounding area, including Yellowstone National Park, is the rich history that permeates every locale. No trip through the area is complete without at least a brief education about events that occurred here in the past—from the Native Americans of the distant past to Lewis and Clark and the fur traders and beyond. If you’re looking for a special history lesson you won’t get anywhere else, look no further thanThe First Known Man in Yellowsto...
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Meet the man behind the mustache
How many people do you know who have played pro baseball for the Mets, survived being mauled by a bear, and wear a mustache that puts Tom Selleck's to shame? I only know of one. His name's George Ruf, and he's our maintenance man. After a recent Tripadvisor review described a "memorable mustachioed gentleman" working at our motel, we at Flat Creek Inn decided it was time for a little employee spotlight. Stop by our motel on any given day and you'll spot George wearing a beaten-up baseball...
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How to spot amazing wildlife without even leaving your car: a lazy man’s guide to Jackson Hole wildlife spotting
In my experience, the month of May is the best-kept secret for Jackson Hole wildlife spotting. Come June and July, warmer weather and increased traffic through the parks pushes many animals further up into the mountains. May is an ideal month to find animals if you know where to look. Bison, elk, deer, moose, antelope, and bighorn sheep are all plentiful during this time, and the determined spotter can even find the occasional bear or mountain lion. I spend a lot of time exploring the variou...
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