Winter Adventure
Holiday Events in Jackson Hole
Photo credit: Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce / Orijin Media With Thanksgiving over, the Christmas season is now in full swing! Whether you’re visiting to ski or just planning a holiday getaway, Jackson is always the place to be. December always fills up fast with so many holiday activities, so here are five upcoming events in Jackson, WY, courtesy of the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce. Holiday Spectacular Ice Show - Enchanted Christmas and ice skating go hand in hand, crea...
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Thanksgiving in Jackson
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. I love the food, family and friends, the fall atmosphere, and the focus on gratitude. While I’ll be spending the weekend with family this year, if you’re lucky enough to be in Jackson this Thanksgiving, we’ve got the entire weekend lined up for you. Thanksgiving Day Get a brisk and invigorating start to your Thanksgiving with the Jackson Hole Turkey Trot. This free, untimed community run sponsored by St. John’s Health starts and fini...
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Non-Skiing Winter Activities in Jackson
Not much of a skier? We get it. Some people live for the slopes, and other people sprained their wrists on the bunny hill twice in a row when they were thirteen and haven’t had much of a desire to get back out there since. (You know, some people.) For those in the latter category, Jackson Hole still has a lot to offer during the ski season. Come along and we’ll show you a few of our favorite non-skiing winter activities in Jackson. Snowshoe or Cross Country Ski Want to get outs...
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Real vs. Fake? Which Christmas Tree is Better For the Environment?
Every year when December rolls around (or November, depending on who you are), the topic of Christmas trees starts flitting across your mind. Should I buy real? Is this the year I give in and buy a fake tree? Is one better for the environment than the other? After all, when you live in a place as beautiful as the Western United States, it’s natural to want to protect it. Let’s dive into the pros and cons of each and see which tree will make the cut this year. (See what we did there?) R...
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Sleigh Ride through the National Elk Refuge
Sleigh bells ring, are you listening? In the elk refuge, snow is glistening. Winter is upon us and there’s snow place better to be than in Jackson! (We deeply apologize for that pun.) If you’re looking for a magical start to the holiday season, look no further than a sleigh ride through the National Elk Refuge. About the Elk Refuge First, a bit of background. It all started in the nineteenth century when the arrival of settlers in Jackson Hole resulted in a major disruption to elk migra...
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