Author: <span>Ryan Kunz</span>
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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Jackson Hole Spotlight: The National Museum of Wildlife Art
Jackson Hole has no shortage of wildlife. But you can experience our wild side another way—without binoculars, an early alarm, or standing outside in the middle of February. Just up the road from our own Flat Creek Inn, the National Museum of Wildlife Art is one of Jackson Hole’s must-see attractions. A Museum Built for Jackson Hole Even before you walk inside, the National Museum of Wildlife Art makes an impression. Its stone architecture blends into the hillside overlooking the...
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When Tourist Season Ends, Your Journey Begins
Summer in Jackson is wonderful. It just happens to come with lines of rental SUVs, packed restaurants, and enough selfie sticks to build a decent fence. But then something magical happens: the crowds leave. Jackson becomes the town locals fell in love with in the first place. You can stroll down Town Square without getting caught in a human traffic jam. Wildlife start acting like they own the place (which, to be fair, they sort of do). It’s a perfect time to visit. The elk certainly think ...
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Mormon Row: Jackson Hole’s Most Photographed Spot
You’ve probably seen a picture of Mormon Row, even if you don’t know its name. It’s one of the most photographed spots in Grand Teton National Park: a cluster of picturesque barns against the majestic backdrop of the Tetons, the kind of thing that seems designed specifically for screensavers, wallpapers, and postcards. But get this: the original settlers had none of those things in mind. Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (aka Mormons) began settling the are...
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