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21 Awesome Antler Gifts 2020
Many animals are well known for shedding their antlers including elk, deer, and moose (moosen?). There are some really creative folks out there who have come up with some pretty cool uses for these antlers that have been shed. We've scoured the internet and found some of the coolest gifts made out of antlers (or are antler themed). Our personal favorite? The antler toilet paper holder (#9 below). You know you need one of those in your house asap! Feel free to check out all 21 antler gifts bel...
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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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Read All About It: Jackson Hole Bookstores
Although I’m currently writing this while listening to Christmas music, autumn’s in full swing and there’s not a more beautiful time to visit Jackson Hole, Wyoming. As the world transitions from the energetic hues of summer to the warm amber of fall, we instinctively gravitate towards comfort. I can’t think of a cozier way to end a great day in Jackson than curling up with a great book and a mug of something hot and rich. So if you’re planning a trip to Jackson, don’t worry about ...
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The Jackson Hole Antler Arches
Every year, more than 2.6 million visitors pass through Jackson, Wyoming—and according to Instagram, just about every one of them posted a picture of themselves under one of the four iconic antler arches found on the corners of Town Square, formally named George Washington Memorial Park. How much do you know about this must-see Jackson attraction? [caption id="attachment_2210" align="aligncenter" width="360"] My husband and I under the antler arches.[/caption] How old are these arches? The...
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Jackson Hole Wildlife, Part 7: Bighorn Sheep
It's the bighorn sheep's time for the limelight. If the 6th installment in this series was Return of the Jedi, our 7th installment is Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows—with fewer Horcruxes, but more headbutting. Latin name: Ovis canadensis How big are bighorn sheep? Bighorn sheep are the largest wild sheep in North America, ranging in size from 160 to over 300 pounds, depending on gender. What's up with the "bighorn?" As you may have deduced, bighorn sheep are famous for their—wai...
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