Author: <span>Dillon Kunz</span>
The Secret Lives of Flat Creek Employees
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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Fossils of Yellowstone
Fossils are like the undead--they're dead, but they aren't gone. Yellowstone is known for its hydrothermal features, rugged landscape, and high density of wildlife. But that’s not all it has to offer--many fossils have been found in or around Yellowstone, as well as ancient human artifacts. Petrified Wood Little known fact: Yellowstone had significant volcanic activity millions of years before the current hotspot rested there. The resulting volcanic debris covered trees, blocking out...
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How Did the Tetons Get Their Name?
It’s time to address the elephant in the room. Does “Teton” really mean "breast" in French? Is that what it was really named for? It’s past time to address these questions. The Truth Téton (with the accent) does in fact mean something like “breast” or “small breast” or “nipple”, depending on the translation from French to English. Origin It isn’t documented who exactly named this area, but we do know it was French-Canadian trappers or fur traders, such as t...
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Q&A with a Supervolcano
Everyone knows the Yellowstone Volcano rarely makes itself available for public comment. The Flat Creek Inn Blogging Team accomplished the impossible and procured an exclusive interview with the Yellowstone Volcano. Below is the Q&A with our favorite igneous feature: Where are you from? I grew up near the current border of Oregon and Nevada. As time went on, I spent time all across Southern Idaho and now reside in Northwest Wyoming. The interesting thing is sometimes people make th...
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Why are Yellowstone Hot Springs Colorful?
Yellowstone National Park’s hot springs are absolutely mesmerizing. Yellowstone hot springs can be so colorful, with an incredible diversity and vibrancy—but why are they so unique in this? To understand this better, let’s talk about the two general types of hot springs in Yellowstone: acidic and neutral/alkaline (basic pH). Acidic Hot Springs Acidic hot springs (pH ranging 1 to 3) feature both temperatures too hot and acidity too extreme for animals to survive. These tend to be ...
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