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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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Make Fishing a Part of Your Jackson Hole Summer Vacation
Because there's no thrill quite like using a barbed hook to abduct some innocent water-dweller from the idyllic safety of its aquatic home, now's a great time to go fishing. Actually, we at Flat Creek Inn are big fans of fishing, as long as you obey all the rules. And that includes getting a license. Luckily, we offer fishing licenses—in fact, we're the only business on the north end of town to do so. It's not hard to get one. Bring a photo ID and your Social Security number to the stor...
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Plan Your 2015 Jackson Hole Summer Vacation Now
It’s a good time to be a fourth grader, or to have a fourth grader in your immediate circle of people you like to hang with. President Barack Obama announced last week that the National Park Service will give fourth graders and their families free admission to national parks and other federal land for a full year. The Every Kid in a Park initiative is part of an effort to get kids outdoors away from electronic screens, however mesmerizing those electronic devices might be. You can read abou...
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