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Wildflowers of Grand Teton
As the weather begins to warm, all sorts of wildflowers start to poke their heads above the snow. Though we’re still a few months from prime wildflower season, now’s the time to start planning the trip to see them. Here are a few of the most common Jackson Hole wildflowers you’re likely to encounter this summer: Alpine Forget-me-not Eritrichium nanum Appearance: This sweet wildflower boasts azure petals and a bright yellow center, making it a sight for sore eyes after a grueli...
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Presidents in Grand Teton National Park
Happy Presidents Day! Since 1789, forty-six men have occupied the office of President of the United States. Who’s your favorite? Was it the one who fought to unify the country during the Civil War? (Lincoln, obviously.) Or the one who got stuck in a bathtub? (Taft. Look it up.) Or the one who inspired the country to fight back against the alien invaders threatening our freedom? (That one wasn’t real. That was in a movie. Sorry.) Here at Flat Creek, we don’t play favorites. How...
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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 ...
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Everything You Need to Know about the Jackson Hole Shootout
Did you know Jackson Hole is home to the longest-running continuous shootout in the United States? Yes, that’s a real record, and yes, it’s absolutely true. The Jackson Hole Shootout has been going for more than 65 years, which is slightly longer than the gunfight at the end of the last John Wick movie. What can you expect? If you’re in town and you have a hankerin’ to watch some rascally outlaws git what’s comin’ to ‘em (and you happen to be in town from ...
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A Stroll Through Jackson Hole’s Town Square
A trip to Jackson Hole isn't complete until you've visited the iconic Town Square (also known as the George Washington Memorial Park). It's a fun experience that you and your family will remember forever. Jackson Hole Antler Arches There are arches made out of elk antlers on all four corners of the square. Here is a live stream of one of the antler arches in the Town Square. While you're there, you've got to take a family photo under one of the arches! [caption id="attachment_2597" align="al...
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