Summer Adventures
Yellowstone National Park
On March 1, 1872, Yellowstone became the world’s first national park, designating 2.2 million acres for visitors to experience the unique hydrothermal and geological features that put it on the map. In 2021, Yellowstone National Park hosted 4,860,537 recreational visits, making it the busiest travel season the park has ever seen. If you’re hoping to beat the crowds and get an early start on your planning this year, let us give you a brief introduction to the wonders of this national treas...
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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 6 Best Family Friendly Activities to do in Jackson Hole!
Jackson Hole is a wonderful place to vacation to with your entire family. There is something for everyone here. We have gathered some of our very favorite family activities to do below. We hope you have a great time making memories with your family here in Jackson! 1. Head to the Bar J Chuckwagon This is hands down one of the best family friendly places around Jackson. This is a must if you haven't been here yet! Basically you go through the buffet line and fill your plate, then you si...
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National Parks of the U.S.A. – A Fantastic Book!
If you are looking for a beautiful, well-written book about National Parks - here is the perfect one written by Kate Siber. This book goes through all 59 National Parks (including our favorite, Yellowstone!) in simple and beautiful detail. It is fun for kids to read, and it's even delightful for adults too. The illustrations by Chris Turnham are truly unique, colorful, and a joy to look at. Let's jump into the book for a better look... [caption id="attachment_2157" align="aligncenter" w...
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Calling All Elk Enthusiasts!
The Museum of Natural History in Salt Lake City has a special exhibit going on right now called Yellowstone: Invisible Boundaries. This exhibit is all about elk, and it will run until September 15th, 2019. We, here at the Flat Creek Inn, have a special interest in elk because our motel is right across the street from a National Elk Refuge! So we happen to see a lot of elk during some parts of the year. A few of us went to the Yellowstone Exhibit and we were really impressed. T...
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