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S’more, Please!
Summer is in full swing, and that can only mean one thing. It’s s’mores season! Find me a combo that's more quintessentially summer than gooey marshmallow, melty chocolate, and a crunchy, sweet graham cracker. Go on, I’ll wait. Sitting around a campfire (or our kitchen table), toasting marshmallows is one of my favorite camping traditions and is quickly becoming a favorite backyard tradition. A few years ago, we posted about our favorite s’more variations. Today, we’re updating tha...
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Crash on Mt. Moran
Photo source: here. See more information on this photo below. Last year, we featured the story of the tragic plane crash in 1996, in which a Secret Service agent and an Air Force crew, in town to accompany President Bill Clinton, collided with Sleeping Indian. You can hike to the spot where it crashed. However, that isn’t the only local site to mark a tragic aviation accident. High on the northeast ridge of Mt. Moran, above the Skillet Glacier, lies the wreckage of the DC-3 p...
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Hiking Safety
It’s that time of year again when hundreds of thousands descend upon the national parks, keen on exploring every inch of our country's beautiful land. As with most outdoor activities, hiking has an inherent risk. But with a little preparation, hiking can be an enjoyable and memorable activity for the whole family. Here are a few hiking safety tips to keep in mind before starting any adventure. Hike smart National parks offer a wide range of hiking trails to accommodate most skill and...
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News: Teton Pass Closed, Detour Planned
Mudslide at Teton Pass. Photo courtesy of Wyoming Department of Transportation. We break from our regularly scheduled discussion of Jackson Hole activities, history, and folklore to bring you some big news affecting just about everyone in the region. If you haven’t heard already, the Teton Pass (the primary way into the valley from Idaho) is closed due to a massive landslide. Here’s what you need to know: On the morning of June 6, large cracks formed near Teton Pass mile marker...
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Best Views in Jackson Hole: Aerial Tram and Gondola rides
It’s no secret that Jackson boasts some of the best views on earth. Between the majestic Teton mountain range, the national forest, the elk reserve, and the town of Jackson itself, there’s no shortage of scenery. Are you looking for the best view of all these beautiful sights? Luckily, Jackson Hole has an aerial tram and a gondola ascending to breathtaking heights and views. Aerial Tram Located in Teton Village, the Aerial Tram (its official name) ascends 4,139 vertical feet ...
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