Features

A New Chapter in History

History Jackson Hole welcomes all to discover a vibrant past in its new museum

An Extraordinary Journey

The tragic and miraculous saga of the bison

Reaching Common Ground

Crista Valentino brings a big-world perspective to the Jackson Hole tourism board.

Bringing Back the Buffalo

For all their perceived grandeur and glory, the open landscapes that remain in the United States have been missing something very important for almost two centuries: bison.

Legendary Jackson Hole Trailblazers

Whether it’s the inspiring peaks of the Tetons, the serene beauty of the landscape, or the community, Jackson Hole has long drawn the intrepid, the bold, the conquerors, the doers.

Finish an unforgettable day in Jackson Hole with an exceptional meal at Spur Restaurant & Bar

After countless exhilarating laps on the world-class slopes of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, or a spectacular adventure exploring the wilds of Grand Teton National Park, your evening deserves an equally exceptional finish. A visit to the newly reimagined Spur Restaurant & Bar promises to impress — from start to finish. Tucked within the freshly renovated
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Search and rescue helicopter pilot Steve Wilson assists when boundary pushers stretch their limits in the backcountry

The towering sentinels of the Tetons are well known in the outdoor community as a playground rife for exploration, especially for those who routinely push the boundaries of their bodies, their gear, time and strength. In this audacious arena, pushing limits isn’t a mere concept — it represents the very essence of existence for many
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Katy Ann Fox opens Foxtrot Fine Art in Driggs, Idaho

“Beautiful art made slowly,” reads the tagline that Katy Ann Fox uses to describe both her artistic process as well as the vision for Foxtrot Fine Art, her new gallery in Driggs, Idaho. The art is certainly beautiful, and if not slowly, it is absolutely made carefully and with a significant sprinkling of love. The
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Sheila Walsh Reddy breaks the mold in athletics, conservation and mentorship in Jackson Hole

When Dr. Sheila Walsh Reddy embarked on a short trip to Jackson in the winter of 2020, she wasn’t looking for anything other than a pleasant getaway into the mountains with her family. But, a seemingly simple cross-country ski outing underneath the peaks in Grand Teton National Park with her then 3-month-old daughter strapped to
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Jackson Hole scientist Dr. James Metcalf is developing a test strip to easily assess neurotoxins in water sources

The hidden risks in our water

Pushing boundaries in Jackson Hole

The Teton Range and the valleys surrounding its dramatic uplift have offered drama and serenity, adventure and safe harbor, as well as inspiration to people for thousands of years. But it’s never been an easy place to live.

5 outdoor versus 5 indoor things to do while exploring Teton Valley

Although traditionally called the “quieter side” of the Tetons compared to Jackson Hole, Teton Valley is growing in popularity, and for good reason. With its breathtaking views, abundance of outdoor recreation, and quaint town life, there is something for everyone in Eastern Idaho. Just like Jackson Hole, Teton Valley shines in the winter, but you
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Winter Events in Jackson Hole 2023-34

Jackson Hole and the surrounding areas host a whole lot more than just skiing during the winter and spring months. The towns certainly don’t hibernate in the cold, with music, festivals, art and holiday celebrations happening all season long. Here are some of the notable events to add to your calendar. DECEMBER Dec. 2: 59th
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Changing the future today in Jackson Hole

Life in Jackson Hole has always been about drive, determination and grit. From the time when settlers first began laying down roots for year-round living, the adventure was only for the hardy — those willing to push through long, isolated winters and short growing seasons. These residents adapted to the challenges that came with harsh
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Ghost hunting in Jackson Hole

The year was 1915; Old Faithful Inn in Yellowstone National Park had been completed a decade before. A stubbornly lovestruck young woman had fallen in love with a servant in her wealthy family’s household. Undeterred by her family’s threats to cut her off financially, she married the man who was just as in love with
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The lawman of Jackson Hole

To the tune of jingling spurs, sunlight glints off a golden badge as a commanding figure steps into the frame; the dusty roustabouts in the saloon quiet down, the shifty horse thieves slink back into the shadows. Who — in the untamed fringes of the frontier — can bring such a sense of order? The
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Food Shed Idaho offers speciality food items from small producers around the world

Just off Victor, Idaho’s Main Street on Highway 31 sits a modest little 1940s farm cottage. It is adorned in fresh green and blue paint and meticulously designed signs proclaim the property “Food Shed Idaho.” The unassuming moniker belies the store inside. As Victor’s newest market, this small, specialty purveyor highlights local producers of extremely
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Jackson Hole Land Trust’s Max Ludington works to preserve our legacy landscape

What is immediately striking about viewing the Jackson valley from above is what isn’t there. Development. Houses. Pavement. With few exceptions, the landscape seen from the top of the Aerial Tram (10,450 feet above the valley floor) looks much as it did a century ago. There are wide open spaces braided with waterways. Stands of
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Jackson Hole huntress uses game byproduct to craft Western accessories

Spend enough time in this valley, and you will surely hear tales of the old Jackson, the Western lifestyle that once was — “the good old days.” You might hear hearty sighs over times gone by and endless stories of what once was. It is a Western mountain-town epic that has become all too familiar
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