Author: <span>Ryan Kunz</span>
A Q&A with a Yellowstone Photographer, Part I
Recently the Flat Creek blog visited with Tanner Perkes, a wildlife photographer of the greater Yellowstone ecosystem, to learn what it took to capture such fabulous images. All images in this blog post are his. You can follow him on Instagram: @perkes_of_the_outdoors. This is part 1 of 2 of the interview. Read part 2 here. Q: What’s it like being a wildlife photographer? A: Being a wildlife photographer has provided me with so many special experiences. I’ve been able to photograph...
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7 Summer Activities in Jackson Hole To Do Before You Can’t Anymore
With cooler weather on the horizon and seasonal operations winding down, now is the time to make the most of what Jackson Hole has to offer before it’s too late. Here are some must-do summer activities with specific closing dates that you’ll want to catch before they’re gone. 1. Ride the Jackson Hole Aerial Tram (Closes: October 6) Rising 4,139 vertical feet in just 12 minutes, the Jackson Hole Aerial Tram takes you to the summit of Rendezvous Mountain at 10,450 feet. From th...
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Olympic Sports and Jackson Hole Wildlife
Image credit: Olympic logo by Pierre de Coubertin (1863-1937) The 2024 Olympics wrap up later this week, ending two weeks of eyeballs around the world being glued to screens, eager to witness the heartbreak and triumph of this worldwide competition. But you know who hasn’t been watching? Animals. Still, that doesn’t mean they might not be good at sports if they entered. Here’s our list of favorite Jackson Hole animals and the Olympic sports they’d most likely take part in...
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7 Places in Jackson Hole to Beat the Heat
Jenny Lake and Cascade Canyon in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, USA. Photo by Acroterion. Everyone knows Jackson Hole has its fair share of stunning landscapes and outdoor adventures, but when the sun’s hammering down on you, sometimes you just want to get inside and grab a popsicle. Or maybe even find a nice body of water somewhere and throw yourself in. So whether you're a local or a visitor, here are some of the best places in Jackson Hole to beat the heat. 1. Phelps Lake ...
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Unlikely But True: Mountain Climber Grizzlies
Photo credit: Jeremy Vessey on unsplash We’re starting a periodic series focusing on what you probably didn’t know aboutgreater Yellowstone ecosystem wildlife. This is part 1. Grizzly bears are one of the biggest charms (though not if you get too close) ofYellowstone and Teton National Parks. With good guidance and a decent amount ofluck, a traveler is totally capable of seeing one in the area. You’ve learned a thing or two about grizzlies on this blog before, but today we’r...
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