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The Secret Lives of Flat Creek Employees
Most of our employees are seasonal workers. They work long shifts, early morning and late at night, to keep the motel one of your favorites in Jackson Hole. Some come from across the country to spend their summer in a small town in Wyoming. Why, you might ask? Well, you probably aren’t asking that question because you already know the answer: rugged mountains, iconic parks, and one of the world’s most famous resort towns. What do Flat Creek employees do when they aren’t working? We ...
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Jackson Hole Thanksgiving: 5 Recipes to Cook Around the Campfire
If you’re planning a Jackson Hole Thanksgiving, why not skip the kitchen chaos and take the feast outdoors? The Tetons make a great backdrop, and a campfire is good for more than just hot dogs. Plus, all your crazy relatives won't know where to find you if you're in the wilderness! So if you're willing to ditch the dining room table this year, here’s how to turn holiday staples into campfire legends. Dutch Oven Turkey Pot Pie Serves 4–6 3 cups cooked turkey (shredded or c...
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Jackson Hole Moose Hockey
When the lights come up over the Snow King Sports & Events center and the sound of skates hits the ice, you know it's a Friday night in Jackson. Going to a hockey game happens to be the most reliable way to spot a Moose in Jackson, though the members of the Jackson Hole Moose hockey team are likely slightly less hairy than the creatures you’re expecting. It’s also a great time for the whole family. Here’s what you need to know. When does the season start? The 2025-2026 Jackso...
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Fossils of Yellowstone
Fossils are like the undead--they're dead, but they aren't gone. Yellowstone is known for its hydrothermal features, rugged landscape, and high density of wildlife. But that’s not all it has to offer--many fossils have been found in or around Yellowstone, as well as ancient human artifacts. Petrified Wood Little known fact: Yellowstone had significant volcanic activity millions of years before the current hotspot rested there. The resulting volcanic debris covered trees, blocking out...
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7 Ways to Hygge: The Cozy Side of Jackson
There’s a word our Scandinavian friends use that particularly fits around this time of year: hygge. It’s pronounced something like “hyoo-gah,” and it’s Danish for a feeling of comfort, warmth, and coziness that makes you feel pretty good about life—the feeling you get when the world outside looks a little wild, but you’re tucked somewhere safe, preferably wearing flannel with a mug warm in your hands. October in Jackson Hole might not automatically come with candlelit cottag...
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