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A Q&A with a Yellowstone Photographer, Part 2
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 are his. You can follow him on Instagram: @perkes_of_the_outdoors. This is part 2 of 2 of the interview. Read part 1 here. Q: What is your favorite animal to photograph? A: As a photographer, this is a really tough question because I love the variety that comes with the Greater Yellowstone E...
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5 Famous People from Wyoming
Wyoming is the least populous state in the Union, but some people do live here. And others were even born here. Yes, really. Here’s a list of famous people from Wyoming. (In this case, from either means they were born here or spent a great deal of their lives here.) If you’re interested in a list of famous people who still live in Wyoming, check out this post. Jedediah Smith (1799-1831) Jedediah Smith was an American frontiersman, explorer, and fur trapper whose expeditions through...
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How to Spend a Perfect Fall Weekend in Jackson Hole
Here’s a secret: there’s no bad time to visit Jackson Hole. No matter when you go, there’s a lot to see and do. Take fall, for example. We’ve written several posts about activities to do in the fall before, but guess what—there’s always more. With that in mind, here’s how we might spend a great weekend here in Jackson. Day 1: Arrive and Unwind Start your fall weekend in Jackson Hole by settling into your cozy room at Flat Creek Inn. (Yes, we had to start there.) Loc...
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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. Read part 2 here. 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...
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5 Exercises For On-the-Go Workouts
Grand Teton National Park and Jackson Hole are havens for hikers, runners, walkers, and cardio seekers of all kinds. From paved trails to trail runs, there’s no shortage of outlets to get your cardio exercise in during your vacation. However, if you’re missing your regular weight training routine (and forgot to pack your bench, barbells, and 100-pound weights), here are a handful of exercises that are easy to do on the go and will still give you a great workout. While I am a...
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