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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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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If you spend any time immersed in the unparalleled beauty of Grand Teton National Park, you’re certain to encounter one of the park’s dedicated keepers. Clad in the iconic green and gray uniform — and sometimes the distinctive, flat-brimmed hat — the rangers of Grand Teton National Park serve in a wide variety of roles
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Jackson Hole has long been a land of strong, intrepid women. In the early days of settlement, families were drawn to the promise of free land with the Homestead Act of 1862. But it wasn’t for the faint of heart. Surrounded by mountain ranges protecting the valley on all sides, early settlers had to endure
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The Western Design Conference Exhibit + Sale kicked off on Thursday evening with a bang. In addition to showcasing a diversity of over 100 artisans’ work — from bespoke clothing and jewelry to art and handcrafted furniture — the evening featured a live fashion show presenting the creations of designers from across the West. Hundreds
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In the fall of 1899, Albert Nelson saddled up a bay mountain horse and a string of sure-footed mules and took to the Gros Ventre wilderness as Wyoming’s first game warden. His task was exceedingly difficult: to apprehend poachers alone on horseback in an enormous wilderness. Albert lived in a time when many of Wyoming’s
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Perhaps cowboy poet Red Steagall best described the lore, duty and pride attached to a cattle outfit’s brand, the symbol burned onto the hip of stock to denote ownership, in his famous lines: “Son, a man’s brand is his own special mark that says this is mine, leave it alone. You hire out to a
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Is there any image more quintessentially Western than a cowboy, mounted comfortably in a well-worn saddle, urging a herd of cattle across the windswept range? Settlers realized quickly that the land in and around Jackson Hole wasn’t exactly ideal for growing vast yields of crops. The soil was rocky and dry, and the seasons weren’t
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Long thought of as a bedroom community to neighboring Jackson, Wyoming, the relaxed city of Victor, Idaho, has come into its own, attracting second-home buyers and retirees along with local workers. Although close proximity to Jackson Hole is a bonus, many Victor residents and visitors alike do not feel the need to go “over the
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Billy “Zeb” Smith grew up in two very different worlds: One, the son of a highly successful fashion designer in New York City, and the other, spending his school breaks with his conservationist father who lived in Wilson, Wyoming, with a then-population of 200. He refers to his time in Wyoming as the “idyllic Huck
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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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A rapid and frenetic pace of construction may have transformed much of the town of Jackson in the last five years, rendering parts of it unrecognizable, but on Town Square one piece of history and local culture is holding steady. All year round, a bustling crowd of diners can be seen enjoying burgers, milkshakes, beers
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On a typical Tuesday morning, University of Wyoming rodeo athlete Hailey Hardeman’s alarm goes off at 4 a.m. By the time her sleepy-eyed classmates roll out of bed and into their 8:30 Intro to Marketing class, she’ll have completed an hour of rider agility and strength workouts, fed and watered her five horses at the
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Heading north into Yellowstone National Park, a left-hand turn just past Moran Junction offers the bucolic setting of Buffalo Valley. At the end of the road, Turpin Meadow Ranch awaits, a historic dude ranch offering a blend of modern luxuries with classic adventures. The experiences to be had here seek to preserve older traditions. While
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For over three decades, J.C. Bush Creative Media has been publishing award-winning magazines for mountain town communities in Colorado, Utah and Wyoming. In 2013, Jeff Bush and Jill McGlashon added another publication title to their resume, JHStyle Magazine, showcasing Jackson Hole and the Teton lifestyle’s mantra — work hard, play hard, and love where you
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“Welcome to Jackson Hole,” reads the sign atop Teton Pass. “The last of the Old West.” Jackson Hole’s rich Western heritage can be traced back many generations — Indigenous tribes, settlers, trappers, explorers, cowboys, artists, eccentrics. The wild magic of this place has called to hearts for longer than we can imagine. And even now,
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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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Rodeo has been embedded in Jackson Hole’s Wild West culture since settlers first arrived, and a vacation to the area wouldn’t be complete without a visit to this iconic summer event. An unforgettable way to experience Western heritage, the Jackson Hole Rodeo has become a signature town event, entertaining families multiple nights a week throughout
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B.J. Reed loves to dance and, even more so, she loves to teach dance. If you wander into the Million Dollar Cowboy Bar at about 8 p.m. on a Thursday night, you’ll see her doing just that. The dance floor is full of dancers of all ages and sizes, including locals and visitors. Often, they
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Bar T 5 Cookout and Show Offered Monday-Saturday, May through September barT5.com Old Western transportation (covered wagons and draft horses) , music (singing cowboys), food (hearty Western fare, think meat and beans), and pioneer days camaraderie are celebrated during the Bar T’s famous summer chuckwagon events. Last but not least, the dinner and evening entertainment
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Life in the summer is far from dull in Jackson Hole. While you can catch a live band, race, market or gallery exhibit daily throughout the season, here are some of the notable happenings to add to your calendar. JUNE Curlew CruisesJune 6, 13, 20, 27, 8:30–10:30 a.m. Take a driving tour of the National
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