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Grand Teton Glaciers
Let it snow… For many, glaciers have long had an almost mythic appeal and lifegiving sense (and for many around the world that depend freshwater melt from glaciers, this is very literal). Glaciers form as snow fall exceeds snow melt for centuries. It compresses itself, thus eliminating air bubbles and becoming the beautiful blue color that we love. On the surface, glaciers are snow white or have a dirtier look as they scoop up rock and soil on their slow journey down the mountain (ev...
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Bigfoot in Wyoming
While the Pacific Northwest has laid claim to Sasquatch, it’s far from the only region in the world where tall, hairy, two-legged creatures have been spotted striding through the woods. In fact, Bigfoot in Wyoming—or at least reported sightings of the creatures—are more common than you might suspect. Over the last 50 years or so, according to Cowboy State Daily, Wyoming has been the site of at least 28 reported instances where people have reported a tall, dark-haired, long-arm...
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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 outs...
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