History
Who Was Beaver Dick?
A few miles out of town near Rexburg, Idaho, lies a park that’s popular with college kids in part because of its unusual name. Beaver Dick Park is sure to garner a few snickers, or at least raised eyebrows, from newcomers who don’t realize Beaver Dick was a man. But who was he, and what’s his connection to Jackson Hole? Well, we’ll tell you. It’s tale of adventure, love, tragedy, love again, and more fur pelts than you can shake a stick at. As you might have guessed, Beave...
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Presidents in Grand Teton National Park
Happy Presidents Day! Since 1789, forty-six men have occupied the office of President of the United States. Who’s your favorite? Was it the one who fought to unify the country during the Civil War? (Lincoln, obviously.) Or the one who got stuck in a bathtub? (Taft. Look it up.) Or the one who inspired the country to fight back against the alien invaders threatening our freedom? (That one wasn’t real. That was in a movie. Sorry.) Here at Flat Creek, we don’t play favorites. How...
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The Rise, Fall, and Rise of Jackson’s Favorite Family-Owned Motel
The story of Flat Creek Inn is anything but flat. It’s a story full of ups, downs, and more ups. It’s the story of a family, a gas station, a few rough patches, and eventual success. And, with the tenth anniversary of the big comeback of this family-owned motel coming up, it’s a story we’re about to tell you. The Beginning In the late 1960s, Jerry Bagley, a man with legends as large as Davy Crockett, strolled into Jackson Hole, Wyoming, with his young wife and daughters and bought...
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Virtual Tour of Jackson Hole
Well, it seems like COVID-19 isn't going away anytime soon. So in case you aren't able to come to Jackson Hole in person, here is a virtual field trip just for you! Ready? Let's go! We're going to start off at Town Square Watch a live webcam of town square right now! This is a fun video showing how the famous antler arch was put together. Here is the history of Town Square. Next up we'll head to the National Elk Refuge You can see the National Elk Refuge live right now a...
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Wash Your Worries Away at Astoria Hot Springs!
*Disclaimer - At the time of writing this, only locals are allowed into Astoria due to Covid-19 restrictions. When it is safe again, it will open to the general public. Check their website for current updates* [caption id="attachment_2220" align="aligncenter" width="480"] We all love a good hot springs![/caption] What is Astoria Hot Springs? It is a beautiful piece of nature that includes three hot spring pools, a children's pool, and a leisure pool for families and groups. The three pools ...
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