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5 Movies Filmed in Wyoming
Last week, Hollywood’s brightest stars convened to hand each other awards. But if you missed this year’s Oscar ceremony, that’s okay! There’s one award they consistently forget to give out, for some reason: Best Picture Taking Place or Filmed Near the Tetons. And there have been quite a few over the years, as filmmakers have flocked the Jackson for their camera-ready, rugged beauty, so today we’ll talk about 5 movies filmed in Wyoming—including a few right here in Jackson Hole. &...
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Grand Teton National Park
For as often as we boast (brag? Tout? Toot our own horn?) about being Jackson’s closest motel to Grand Teton National Park, it’s surprising that we’ve never yet dedicated an entire post to the wonders and beauty of this historic park. With over 250 miles of hiking trails, lakes, and plenty of wildlife, Grand Teton National Park is the perfect destination for those who want to see and interact with some of the most majestic scenery in the West. What is the best time to visit? [caption id...
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The Five Closest National Parks to Jackson Hole: Part Two
Last week we covered the first five closest national parks near Jackson Hole—or within a day's drive, at least. We started with the two nearest parks and ranged a little further out, taking a virtual road trip to some of the most beautiful places the West has to offer. Today we’ll continue our journey with the next five destinations. Buckle up, folks. Arches, Utah Distance from Jackson: 487 miles via US-6 E Delicate Arch, a Utah icon, is worth the short hike it takes to get there. Almo...
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Stretching Your Travel Budget
Between last year’s skyrocketing gas prices and a dozen eggs costing as much as a movie ticket, budgets are tight across the board. But just because you can’t afford your daily omelet doesn’t mean you should have to cut out all your spring and summer travel! With a little preparation and research, there are plenty of ways to stretch your travel budget and still have an amazing trip. Prioritize The need to prioritize may seem painfully obvious, but sometimes when we’re on va...
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Sister Cities: Jackson Hole and Tlaxcala, Mexico
On December 20, 2021, the Jackson Town Council passed a resolution establishing a sister city relationship with (drumroll, please . . .) Tlaxcala, Mexico. To an outsider, the choice may seem like an odd one, but it’s actually a match made in cowboy heaven. In the late 1980s, two men from Tlaxcala traveled north to pick potatoes near the Teton mountain range. Though they were the first Jacksonians from that region of Mexico, they were far from the last. Today, approximately 25% of the resi...
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