Wildlife
Wildlife Horoscopes 2026
New year! New you, new … animal-based personality forecast no one asked for but everyone needs! Here at Flat Creek Inn, we’ve spent the season staring at the stars to bring you the most accurate, most made-up wildlife horoscopes for 2026. Whether you’re feeling like a sleepy bear or an overcaffeinated squirrel, there’s an animal out there channeling your chaotic energy. Let’s see what the Wyoming wilderness has to say about your year ahead. Cue the horoscopes... Moose (January)...
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Weird Animal Encounters in Jackson Hole
We’ve written at length about the magnificent wildlife abundant in Grand Teton National Park. With over 60 mammals and 300 different species of birds in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, we could keep writing about them for a long time. With all our blogs, however, we’ve never covered these elusive animals. Keep reading for a look at some of the weird animal encounters in Jackson Hole. The Swiping Sneakerhead The most wily animal in our series is still on the loose. Just days ago,...
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Elk, Exploration, and an Epic Upgrade: The National Elk Refuge is Getting a Makeover
The National Elk Refuge is gearing up for an exciting $39 million upgrade to its visitor center, and this isn’t just a fresh coat of paint — we’re talking about a complete transformation designed to inspire, educate, and make your visits even more unforgettable. After all, when you’ve got 500,000 human visitors and thousands of majestic elk dropping by every winter, it’s only fitting that the space be as awe-inspiring as the wildlife it celebrates. The current visitor center is ...
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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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Spiders of Yellowstone
The Yellowstone ecosystem is full of life, including a species generally less appreciated, even when it's not Halloween: spiders. Let’s discuss some of the most prevalent species in the area, their potential danger to humans, and even their purpose in the web of life. You will not be bitten in the reading of this blog. Black Widow Perhaps the most infamous spider in the US, known for both its menacing black color with red markings and its venom. How dangerous is it really? Wh...
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