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The Most Common Jackson Hole Packing Mistakes
Every year, thousands of visitors arrive in Jackson Hole ready for mountain adventures, wildlife sightings, and national park road trips. And then, much to their dismay, some of them also discover they packed for an entirely different vacation. (Oof.) The good news, however, is that most packing mistakes are easy to avoid. Here are a few we see most often—and how to correct them… Assuming Sun Means Warmth Summer days can be beautiful, but mornings and evenings often catch people of...
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Camping in Jackson Hole: Finding Your Perfect Campsite
Jackson Hole offers camping for every type of traveler, from seasoned adventurers to people who think Cotopaxi is something you catch if you don't wash your hands well enough. Here’s a quick guide to the area’s most popular camping options of all varieties: Campgrounds in Grand Teton National Park The heart of the park is waiting. All you need is gear, gumption, and a backcountry permit. Or you can choose from 6 campsites, an RV park, and a tent village (like Jenny Lake Campgr...
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3 Kids, 25 Miles: A Jackson Hole Biking Adventure, Part 2
Last week, we described the first half of our Jackson Hole biking odyssey with three small kids in tow. Equipped with two bikes, a bike seat, a trailer, lots of snacks, and a keen sense of optimism, we embarked from Jackson to Teton Village and back again. When we left off the tale, we'd just arrived at Teton Village to give the kids a chance to rest from all the resting they'd been doing in the bike trailer. After about half an hour of repose, it was time to get back on the road. The st...
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3 Kids, 25 Miles: A Jackson Hole Biking Adventure, Part 1
Seven years ago, my wife and I set out to bike from Jackson to Teton Village and back. It's a nice, not-too-intimidating 25 miles or so. We completed it in an afternoon, grabbed some dinner, and settled in for a cozy night here at Flat Creek Inn. You can read about our biking adventure right here. But of course, we're not here to rehash an old blog post. Because we did it again this year ... only with three small kids in tow—ages 5, 3, and 1. Follow along on our adventure to discover how w...
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Jackson Hole Birdwatching: No Better Place for Birds
Guess what: you don’t have to be a guy going through a midlife crisis to get into birdwatching. Noticing the feathered friends that share the world with us can prove a relaxing, rewarding hobby for people of all ages. And it turns out Jackson Hole birdwatching is the best birdwatching. (Also, the best season for birdwatching runs from June through September.) Here, the valley sits right along major migration routes, which means the bird population rotates like a seasonal cast of charac...
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