A visit to Yellowstone National Park is almost certain to involve thrilling landscapes and wildlife sightings, but what really sets Yellowstone apart from the pack is the geysers and other hydrothermal features. Of course, “hydrothermal features” sounds a bit boring, but that’s only because geologists can’t take each other seriously if they call these features…
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On March 1, 1872, Yellowstone became the world’s first national park, designating 2.2 million acres for visitors to experience the unique hydrothermal and geological features that put it on the map. In 2021, Yellowstone National Park hosted 4,860,537 recreational visits, making it the busiest travel season the park has ever seen. If you’re hoping to…
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For as often as we boast (brag? Tout? Toot our own horn?) about being Jackson’s closest motel to Grand Teton National Park, it’s surprising that we’ve never yet dedicated an entire post to the wonders and beauty of this historic park. With over 250 miles of hiking trails, lakes, and plenty of wildlife, Grand Teton…
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Jackson Hole is a wonderful place to vacation to with your entire family. There is something for everyone here. We have gathered some of our very favorite family activities to do below.  We hope you have a great time making memories with your family here in Jackson! 1. Head to the Bar J Chuckwagon This…
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If you are looking for a beautiful, well-written book about National Parks – here is the perfect one written by Kate Siber. This book goes through all 59 National Parks (including our favorite, Yellowstone!) in simple and beautiful detail. It is fun for kids to read, and it’s even delightful for adults too. The illustrations…
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The Museum of Natural History in Salt Lake City has a special exhibit going on right now called Yellowstone: Invisible Boundaries. This exhibit is all about elk, and it will run until September 15th, 2019. We, here at the Flat Creek Inn, have a special interest in elk because our motel is right across the…
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Growing up in a place like Jackson Hole, Wyoming was magical for all of the kids in the Bagley Family. They have so many great memories of working hard (some harder than others, ha!) on the family business (the Red Barn), and playing hard in the beauty of Jackson Hole. The Bagley Family (consisting of…
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{This is an interview with Spencer Nelson, the son of one of Flat Creek Inn’s owners. He has worked at the Flat Creek Inn and lived in Jackson Hole for two different summers. He is currently a student at Utah Valley University.} Tell us a little about you and your experience with running… My name…
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Ryan Mertaugh is not your average guy. He has done something not many others have ever done. He hula hooped on the top of the Teton Mountain Range. So cool! Check out his hula hooping adventures in the video below: “I’m on the summit! I’m hooping and I’m happy! -Ryan   Life Lessons Learned from Hula…
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