Author: <span>Ryan Kunz</span>
Thanksgiving Dinner in Jackson Hole: From Fancy Feasts to Gas Station Burritos
If you’re visiting for the holiday, you’ve got plenty of Thanksgiving dinner options. From upscale buffets and three-course meals to less expensive, there’s something for every budget—even if the menu does tend to skew a bit toward the expensive side. (Jackson Hole has no shortage of restaurants willing to make your Thanksgiving something both your family and your credit card bill will remember for years to come. ) Here’s where to eat Thanksgiving dinner in Jackson Hole, whether y...
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When Does Snow Season Start in Jackson Hole? (Winter 2026–27 Edition)
Winter is coming. But this isn't Game of Thrones, so here the season comes with pretty reliable opening dates. Jackson Hole Ski Resort Opening Dates Grand Targhee Resort is scheduled to kick things off on November 20, 2026, conditions permitting. Its 2026–27 season is currently scheduled to run through April 18, 2027. Jackson Hole Mountain Resort follows one week later, with opening day scheduled for November 27. Snow King Mountain Resort, located right in the town of Jack...
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Halloween in Jackson Hole (2026 Edition)
Halloween in Jackson Hole 2026: Spooky Things to Do in the Tetons In some places, Halloween means costumes, candy, pumpkins, and the like. Here in Jackson Hole, it means historic buildings, chilly mountain nights, and wildlife that can be considerably more frightening than anything you’ll find in a haunted house. Plus, you know, candy and pumpkins. Jackson Hole has plenty happening this October. Here’s where to find the Halloween fun in 2026. Trick-or-Treat on Jackson’s T...
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Ghosts, Graves, and Cemeteries: Jackson Hole’s Haunted History
In past years, we've covered a few of the low-hanging fruit when it comes to Jackson Hole's haunted past—the Wort hotel, for instance, rumored to be haunted by the handyman Bob Tomingas (fun story!) or the murdered McAuliffe sisters (not-so-fun story!). And while a good haunted house is always good for a scare or two, we're just dying to explore another ghostly setting: the many cemeteries of Jackson Hole. Aspen Hill Cemetery Nestled on the lower slopes of Snow King Mountain, Aspen ...
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A Local Treasure: Hiking Sheep Mountain
Can we share a little local secret? Come closer. Okay, too close. Yeah, right there. While the Tetons that dominate the western skyline are great and all, the Gros Ventre Range offers rugged beauty and a quieter backcountry experience that often gets overlooked. Take, for instance, a certain peak that rises above the eastern side of Jackson Hole. You know the one—it's called Sheep Mountain, but you can see the silhouette that inspired its familiar nickname, Sleeping Indian. The ridgeline r...
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