Jackson Hole
When Will the Yellowstone Eruption Happen?
On July 24, 2024, Yellowstone exploded. Or at least, one particular locale within Yellowstone National Park (Biscuit Basin) experienced a hydrothermal event that shot rocks three feet wide hundreds of feet in the air and destroyed a large section of boardwalk. (You can watch it here.) Okay, but doesn't the whole park sit on top of a giant volcano? How soon we can expect the next big Yellowstone eruption? I can’t help thinking back to that movie 2012, where the Mayans correctly predicted...
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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. 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 animals and anima...
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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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Flat Creek Inn’s Most Frequently Asked Questions
At Flat Creek Inn, every employee is a concierge. That’s because our people know their stuff about Jackson Hole and the surrounding area, and they’re happy to share what they know with you. Stop by the front desk or the store and ask them in person—or if you’re a little far away for that, we’ve compiled a list of your most commonly asked questions and our helpful answers. Q: What are some good family-friendly hikes? A: Start by taking the ferry to Inspiration Point or...
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The Legend of the Jackalope
Photo by CGB Grey Picture this: You’re hiking along a solitary trail at dusk when suddenly, the bushes rustle. A strange creature bounds into the path, the glow of your flashlight gleaming on the white of its antlers. Its eyes shine up at you, full of mischief, and then—as quickly as it appeared—the creature vanishes into the brush, never again to be seen except in your imagination. You’ve just had an encounter with a jackalope, the great antlered rabbit, one of the West’s f...
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