“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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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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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 is drawing an increasing number of visitors each summer with the lure of wildlife sightings, adventurous activities, and the beauty within nearby national parks and the majestic Tetons. While Wyoming’s paradise is known around the world, on the west side of Teton Pass is another, arguably just as impressive, area to explore —
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On a swath of 20 acres in Teton Valley, Idaho, 80 goats, 24 chickens, six ducks and a gaggle of dogs and cats solidify a dream that Mark Farmer and Jessica Konrath didn’t even realize they had until it was put in front of them. It’s been three years since the couple purchased Winter Winds
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In Greek mythology, even before the Titans roamed the Earth, there was Nyx. The daughter of Chaos, Nyx was the goddess of night. She was the mother to many creations, and she is now the namesake for a series of coloring books created by Reed Sullivan and illustrated by several local artists including Shauna Crandall,
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Driving slowly down the icy and winding two-lane Teton Pass, you cross into the easternmost edge of Idaho, leaving the hubbub of Jackson Hole behind. The same low winter sun sparkles across many feet of snow and the same crisp mountain air filters through your car, and yet somehow the energy is different. Fewer people
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The Velvet Moose, located at 76 N. Main St. in Driggs, Idaho, offers a wide variety of clothing, home décor, and gifts that are hard to find anywhere else. When Deborah DeSmit opened the store in May 2021, she wanted to make sure she stocked items that other stores in the area didn’t have. Her
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When Erin and I decided to get married and have kids, I was all in — with one caveat: “You’re going to have to drag my cold, dead corpse out of Manhattan.” So, imagine Erin’s surprise when, following a three-month stint in Teton Village, I proposed we move to Victor, Idaho (population 2,088 at the
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Teton Valley, on the western side of the Teton Range, has long been considered “quiet” when compared to Jackson. But that doesn’t ring true anymore. The valley, with its world-class recreation, scenic splendor, thriving arts scene, festivals, and fine food, has come into its own, and many people prefer its rustic, laid-back vibe to the
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Fire pits. Outdoor living spaces. Tree-framed views. These are the visual hallmarks of the mountain culture lifestyle. For 30 years, MD Landscaping in Driggs has been helping plan and develop these spaces. I caught up with Carrie Baysek, MD’s retail manager and a 25-year veteran of the business, to learn more about MD Landscaping and
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Markida Henley has lived in the Jackson Hole area for over 30 years, but her perspective on cold is a little different than most locals. She’s used to regular — albeit short — immersions into -250 degree Fahrenheit cold sauna. How, you ask? Markida uses whole body cryotherapy, a treatment that works by surrounding your
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Scott Kauf never imagined himself as a bar owner. The world-champion mogul skier was living in Vail in the ‘90s and traveling around the West when he fell in love with the down-home atmosphere and natural beauty of Alta, Wyoming. Fast forward to today, and you’ll still find Scott shredding Targhee with his two kids
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With everything revolving around Jackson and Teton Village, it can be easy to forget about what lies on the other side of the Tetons — which is exactly how the people who live in Teton Valley like it. The valley, which falls on the Idaho side of the mountains, enjoys similar mountain views with noticeably
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It’s Wednesday morning, which means Ron James is doing what he does almost every morning: firing up the smoker and cooking up some beans and collard greens. The secret to his beans, Ron says, is that they’re cooked under the brisket while it’s smoking, resulting in an unbelievable flavor. The trick to the collard greens,
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As soon as you walk in the door, you can tell that Farmhouse 208 is a passion project. The north Driggs shop perfectly melds owner Kate Zupancic’s passion for horses, design, and homewares into a delightful mix of gifts, household essentials, and equestrian needs. “It’s like my brain exploded and turned into a shop!” says
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When Hayden Jones opened her interior design business in Victor, Idaho, 14 years ago, she wanted a name that captured the essence of her personality and style. “Originally I wanted the store to be a fun place to shop. A place that wasn’t intimidating like other design showrooms can be,” Hayden says. She decided that
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Jackson Hole may be the area’s big draw, but less than 30 miles to the west, across the Wyoming-Idaho state border and over Teton Pass is the similarly beautiful (and much quieter) Teton Valley. Here, the Idaho side of the Grand Teton range sits to the east, while the rolling Big Hole Mountains cradle the
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Once Victor, Idaho’s dive bar, West Side Yard (formerly known as Timberline Bar & Grill) was purchased by Wind and Seth Mills in February 2018. The two brothers had big dreams, transforming the dingy and outdated building into a modern piece of functioning art. The Mills brothers had just returned from a trip to Thailand
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Sparks fly as Alexandra Paliwoda works to transform steel into the intricate petals of a flower in her Driggs, Idaho, blacksmith shop. Her creations are functional and artistic, and range from wine racks made of artfully arranged horseshoes, to a hand-forged firefly coat hook, to the custom-designed handrail at the Royal Wolf. Paliwoda started her
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For 16 years, Yeti’s Post Owner and Chef Seth Nelson navigated the Los Angeles restaurant scene. It wasn’t what he expected. His dream had been to run a bar and be a snowboard bum, but as part of his coursework for a degree in hospitality from the Art Institute of Los Angeles, he had to
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