Author: <span>Dillon Kunz</span>
The Chronicles of Yellowstone Wolves
For thousands of years gray wolves roamed across the temperate and polar regions of North America. However, by the early 1900s, they had all but disappeared in the continental United States. Now wolves are once again thriving in Yellowstone National Park. This is their story--the chronicles of Yellowstone wolves. Gray wolves have existed for hundreds of thousands of years, living across the world in the Northern Hemisphere. As technological advances starting around the 16th century allowe...
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Top Free and Cheap Things to do in Jackson Hole
Visiting Jackson Hole can be prohibitively expensive. We want to help you make it manageable if you’re on a budget. Here’s what to do for free and cheap in Jackson Hole: Visit the National Elk Refuge The Elk Refuge is just outside town towards Grand Teton National Park. It’s one of the only places in the world you’ll see thousands of elk in one place. And it’s free. Conveniently, Flat Creek Inn is just across the street. Flat Creek sits right at the cross section of comfor...
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The Pros and Cons of Every Type of Vacation Lodging
There are a lot of vacation lodging options. Let’s review the most common ones, and we’ll include pros and cons to help you find the best arrangement for your next trip. Plus, we'll add the best places to stay in Jackson Hole. Note: The distinctions between categories sometimes run together, and some places to stay will be called one thing when they probably fit more cleanly being called some other thing. Hotels What is it? What most people think of traditionally when they think...
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The Secret Lives of Flat Creek Employees, Part 2
Most of our employees are seasonal workers. They work long shifts, early morning and late at night, to keep the motel one of your favorites in Jackson Hole. Some come from across the country to spend their summer in a small town in Wyoming. Why, you might ask? Well, you probably aren’t asking that question because you already know the answer: rugged mountains, iconic parks, and one of the world’s most famous resort towns. What do Flat Creek employees do when they aren’t working? We ...
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Real-Life Flying Deer
This post functions dually as humorous story and cautionary tale. The story within a story goes like this: Flat Creek recently had the company Christmas party. It was a very multinational and multilingual gathering in true Jackson style, featuring many speakers of English, Spanish, and the caterers speaking Turkish, which is somehow very appropriately fitting for the season. In my curious nature, I asked one of my new Turkish friends if they had all the same Christmas traditions. She r...
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